Parmer County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Parmer County is located in Texas with a total population of 9,752. It is the 166th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Parmer County is 36.2 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. With 28.3% of the population under 18, Parmer County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Parmer County is $68,164. This is 11% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 13% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.6%. This is 30% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.5%. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $127,300. Housing costs are 51% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Parmer County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Parmer County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 66.1% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 31.0%. The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (66.1% vs 39.5%).

Education

16.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% 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 72.7%.