Ochiltree County, Texas Demographics 2026

Name: Ochiltree County, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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Ochiltree County, Texas has a population of 9,852, the 164th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $64,988 and the median home value is $137,200. The poverty rate is 15.5%.

Ochiltree County Quick Facts

Population 9,852

Median Household Income $64,988

Median Home Value $137,200

Poverty Rate 15.5%

Unemployment Rate 1.1%

Median Age 33.3 years

Homeownership Rate 69.1%

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.0%

High School Graduation 80.9%

Cities/Places 4

Population 9,852 164th of 254

Median Income $64,988 15% lower than state

Poverty Rate 15.5%

Unemployment 1.1%

Median Household Income

Ochiltree

$64,988

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Ochiltree

$137,200

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 16.4%

$25K-$50K 18.7%

$50K-$100K 33.4%

$100K+ 31.5%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.1%

$10K-$15K

3.1%

$15K-$20K

6.0%

$20K-$25K

3.2%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

5.5%

$35K-$40K

2.7%

$40K-$45K

3.5%

$45K-$50K

3.2%

$50K-$60K

5.2%

$60K-$75K

14.9%

$75K-$100K

13.3%

$100K-$125K

16.7%

$125K-$150K

5.6%

$150K-$200K

4.3%

$200K+

5.0%

Employment

1.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1%|National: 5.2%

68.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 69.1%

Renter 30.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

30.8%

18-34

22.3%

35-54

23.2%

55-74

19.3%

75+

4.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Ochiltree County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Perryton	8,625	$64,192	17.1%	$130,800
Booker	1,283	$67,569	15.6%	$141,400
Waka	105	N/A	0.0%	N/A
Farnsworth	14	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Ochiltree County is located in Texas with a total population of 9,852. It is the 164th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Ochiltree County is 33.3 years. This is 6% lower than the state median of 35.5 years. With 30.8% of the population under 18, Ochiltree County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Ochiltree County is $64,988. This is 15% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 17% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 15.5%. This is 13% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 78% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $137,200. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Ochiltree County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 11% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Ochiltree County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 55.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 41.9%. The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

19.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Ochiltree County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Ochiltree County, Texas?

Ochiltree County has a population of 9,852, making it the 164th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Ochiltree County?

The median household income in Ochiltree County is $64,988 with a poverty rate of 15.5%.

How many cities are in Ochiltree County, Texas?

Ochiltree County contains 4 Census-designated places.