Parmer County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Parmer County, Texas has a population of 9,731, the 167th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $69,735 and the median home value is $146,700. The poverty rate is 10.2%.

Parmer County Quick Facts

Population 9,731

Median Household Income $69,73590% MOE ±$9,395

Median Home Value $146,70090% MOE ±$18,943

Poverty Rate 10.2%90% MOE ±2.9 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.6%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Median Age 36.3 years90% MOE ±0.8 years

Homeownership Rate 72.1%90% MOE ±3.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 17.0%90% MOE ±3.2 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 68.6%

Cities/Places 3

Population 9,731 167th of 254

Median Income $69,735 11% lower than state

Poverty Rate 10.2%

Unemployment 2.6%

How Parmer 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	9,718	9,731	+0.1%
Median household income	$68,131	$69,735	No clear change (+2.4%)
Median home value¹	$120,117	$146,700	+22.1%
Median gross rent	$882	$1,081	+22.5%

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

Median Household Income

Parmer

$69,735

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Parmer

$146,700

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 12.3%

$25K-$50K 20.9%

$50K-$100K 32.5%

$100K+ 34.3%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.0%

$10K-$15K

2.9%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

3.1%

$25K-$30K

1.7%

$30K-$35K

3.2%

$35K-$40K

2.9%

$40K-$45K

4.3%

$45K-$50K

8.9%

$50K-$60K

5.2%

$60K-$75K

13.9%

$75K-$100K

13.4%

$100K-$125K

12.9%

$125K-$150K

8.7%

$150K-$200K

5.9%

$200K+

6.8%

Employment

2.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

63.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 72.1%

Renter 27.9%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,081/mo 18.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.7%

18-34

21.2%

35-54

23.3%

55-74

22.5%

75+

5.4%

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 Parmer County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Friona	4,102	$66,801	8.9%	$125,500
Bovina	1,488	$48,500	16.4%	$113,700
Farwell	1,306	$56,875	16.3%	$149,000

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Population Overview

Parmer County is located in Texas with a total population of 9,731. It is the 167th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Parmer County is 36.3 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Parmer County is $69,735. This is 11% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 14% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 10.2%. This is 26% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 50% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $146,700. Housing costs are 48% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Parmer County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 72.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% 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 66.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 30.4%. The Black or African American population (0.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (66.7% vs 39.7%).

Education

17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% 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 68.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Parmer 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 Parmer County, Texas?

Parmer County has a population of 9,731, making it the 167th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Parmer County?

The median household income in Parmer County is $69,735 with a poverty rate of 10.2%.

How many cities are in Parmer County, Texas?

Parmer County contains 3 Census-designated places.