Palo Pinto County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Palo Pinto County is located in Texas with a total population of 28,920. It is the 96th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Palo Pinto County is 41.1 years. This is 16% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Palo Pinto County is $64,972. This is 15% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 17% lower. The poverty rate stands at 17.0%. This is 23% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 7.6%. This is 48% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $167,300. Housing costs are 36% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.6x, Palo Pinto County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 69.2% 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 Palo Pinto County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 73.3% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (73.3% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.9%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

18.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 44% 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 86.1%.