Schleicher County, Texas Demographics 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
Schleicher County, Texas has a population of 2,381, the 229th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $86,694 and the median home value is $122,700. The poverty rate is 9.9%.
Schleicher County Quick Facts
How Schleicher 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 | 2,983 | 2,381 | -20.2% |
| Median household income | $65,509 | $86,694 | No clear change (+32.3%) |
| Median home value¹ | $95,749 | $122,700 | No clear change (+28.1%) |
| Median gross rent | $540 | $660 | No clear change (+22.2%) |
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 41.8%
- Black: 0.5%
- Hispanic: 53.2%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < HS: 20.5%
- HS Diploma: 29.5%
- Some College: 26.8%
- Associate's: 4.9%
- Bachelor's: 15.1%
- Graduate+: 3.3%
Cities & Places in Schleicher County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eldorado | 1,737 | $68,882 | 13.5% | $96,000 |
Explore Texas Rankings
Population Overview
Schleicher County is located in Texas with a total population of 2,381. It is the 229th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.
Age Demographics
The median age in Schleicher County is 39.9 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Schleicher County is $86,694. This is 10% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 7% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 9.9%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.4%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $122,700. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Schleicher County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 35% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Schleicher County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 53.2% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 41.8%. The Black or African American population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.
Education
18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% 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 79.5%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All figures for Schleicher 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 Schleicher County, Texas?
Schleicher County has a population of 2,381, making it the 229th most populous county in Texas.
What is the median income in Schleicher County?
The median household income in Schleicher County is $86,694 with a poverty rate of 9.9%.
How many cities are in Schleicher County, Texas?
Schleicher County contains 1 Census-designated place.