Oldham County, Texas Demographics 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

Oldham County, Texas has a population of 2,249, the 231st most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $79,900 and the median home value is $162,800. The poverty rate is 20.7%.

Oldham County Quick Facts

Population 2,24990% MOE ±227

Median Household Income $79,90090% MOE ±$7,717

Median Home Value $162,80090% MOE ±$29,011

Poverty Rate 20.7%90% MOE ±10.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 1.7%90% MOE ±2.4 pts

Median Age 31.4 years90% MOE ±2.6 years

Homeownership Rate 73.6%90% MOE ±4.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.0x

Bachelor's Degree+ 21.4%90% MOE ±5.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.5%

Cities/Places 4

Population 2,249 231st of 254

Median Income $79,900 2% higher than state

Poverty Rate 20.7%

Unemployment 1.7%

How Oldham County Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	2,094	2,249	+7.4%
Median household income	$79,436	$79,900	No clear change (+0.6%)
Median home value¹	$112,487	$162,800	+44.7%
Median gross rent	$960	$1,111	+15.7%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

Median Household Income

Oldham

$79,900

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Oldham

$162,800

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 10.4%

$25K-$50K 15.3%

$50K-$100K 33.9%

$100K+ 40.4%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.1%

$10K-$15K

2.6%

$15K-$20K

2.1%

$20K-$25K

0.7%

$25K-$30K

2.1%

$30K-$35K

1.3%

$35K-$40K

6.7%

$40K-$45K

3.3%

$45K-$50K

1.9%

$50K-$60K

8.1%

$60K-$75K

11.9%

$75K-$100K

13.8%

$100K-$125K

6.8%

$125K-$150K

13.7%

$150K-$200K

9.3%

$200K+

10.6%

Employment

1.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

52.7% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 73.6%

Renter 26.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.0x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,111/mo 16.7% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

38.6%

18-34

16.5%

35-54

23.8%

55-74

17.9%

75+

3.2%

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 Oldham County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Vega	1,086	$78,125	21.0%	$131,000
Boys Ranch	309	N/A	30.0%	N/A
Wildorado	157	$60,833	29.9%	$134,400
Adrian	129	N/A	11.6%	$77,700

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Population Overview

Oldham County is located in Texas with a total population of 2,249. It is the 231st most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Oldham County is 31.4 years. This is 12% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 38.6% 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 $79,900. This is 2% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 1% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 20.7%. This is 50% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 67% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $162,800. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.0x, Oldham County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 18% 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 62.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 27.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (62.3% vs 39.1%). The Asian population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

21.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 37% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 85.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Oldham County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, 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 Oldham County, Texas?

Oldham County has a population of 2,249, making it the 231st most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Oldham County?

The median household income in Oldham County is $79,900 with a poverty rate of 20.7%.

How many cities are in Oldham County, Texas?

Oldham County contains 4 Census-designated places.