Oldham County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Oldham County is located in Texas with a total population of 2,097. It is the 232nd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oldham County is 32.5 years. This is 8% lower than the state median of 35.5 years. With 35.8% of the population under 18, Oldham County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Oldham County is $76,402. This is about the same as the state median of $76,292. It is also 3% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 17.7%. This is 28% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.7%. This is 86% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $144,800. Housing costs are 44% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Oldham County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Oldham County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 67.1% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 24.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (67.1% vs 39.9%). The Asian population (0.1%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

25.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% 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 87.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Oldham 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.