Palo Pinto County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Palo Pinto County, Texas has a population of 29,295, the 96th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $67,674 and the median home value is $198,000. The poverty rate is 16.8%.

Palo Pinto County Quick Facts

Population 29,295

Median Household Income $67,67490% MOE ±$3,848

Median Home Value $198,00090% MOE ±$21,808

Poverty Rate 16.8%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 6.1%90% MOE ±1.7 pts

Median Age 41.6 years90% MOE ±0.7 years

Homeownership Rate 71.0%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.8%90% MOE ±2.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 87.3%

Cities/Places 7

Population 29,295 96th of 254

Median Income $67,674 14% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.8%

Unemployment 6.1%

How Palo Pinto 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	28,540	29,295	+2.6%
Median household income	$61,725	$67,674	+9.6%
Median home value¹	$131,686	$198,000	+50.4%
Median gross rent	$985	$1,093	+11.0%

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

Median Household Income

Palo Pinto

$67,674

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Palo Pinto

$198,000

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.3%

$25K-$50K 19.9%

$50K-$100K 32.0%

$100K+ 29.9%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.4%

$10K-$15K

4.8%

$15K-$20K

2.6%

$20K-$25K

4.4%

$25K-$30K

4.3%

$30K-$35K

2.9%

$35K-$40K

5.3%

$40K-$45K

3.9%

$45K-$50K

3.5%

$50K-$60K

7.1%

$60K-$75K

9.6%

$75K-$100K

15.3%

$100K-$125K

10.7%

$125K-$150K

6.5%

$150K-$200K

6.6%

$200K+

6.1%

Employment

6.1% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

55.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.0%

Renter 29.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,093/mo 19.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

23.2%

18-34

19.1%

35-54

22.8%

55-74

26.5%

75+

8.3%

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 Palo Pinto County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Graford	654	$60,938	14.1%	$127,500
Strawn	525	$48,350	18.8%	$86,200
Gordon	460	$87,188	10.4%	$161,700
Santo	427	$104,107	0.0%	$161,500
Mingus	380	$53,036	23.4%	$82,100
Palo Pinto	208	$50,278	11.6%	$161,200
Brazos	18	N/A	44.4%	N/A

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Population Overview

Palo Pinto County is located in Texas with a total population of 29,295. It is the 96th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 7 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Palo Pinto County is 41.6 years. This is 17% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Palo Pinto County is $67,674. This is 14% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 16% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.8%. This is 21% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 6.1%. This is 16% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $198,000. Housing costs are 30% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Palo Pinto County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 71.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 13% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Palo Pinto County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (73.0% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (2.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 47% 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 87.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Palo Pinto 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 Palo Pinto County, Texas?

Palo Pinto County has a population of 29,295, making it the 96th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Palo Pinto County?

The median household income in Palo Pinto County is $67,674 with a poverty rate of 16.8%.

How many cities are in Palo Pinto County, Texas?

Palo Pinto County contains 7 Census-designated places.