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.

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 average than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 3% lower. 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%.