Schleicher County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Schleicher County is located in Texas with a total population of 2,426. It is the 230th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Schleicher County is 39.8 years. This is 12% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Schleicher County is $90,141. This is 18% higher than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 15% higher. The poverty rate stands at 9.0%. This is 35% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 5.3%. This is 3% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $113,400. Housing costs are 56% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Schleicher County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% 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 52.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 44.4%. The Black or African American population (0.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

24.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 27% 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 81.0%.