Scurry County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Scurry County, Texas has a population of 16,488, the 136th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $60,039 and the median home value is $113,800. The poverty rate is 11.6%.

Scurry County Quick Facts

Population 16,488

Median Household Income $60,03990% MOE ±$7,010

Median Home Value $113,80090% MOE ±$17,969

Poverty Rate 11.6%90% MOE ±4.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.4%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Median Age 36.9 years90% MOE ±1.6 years

Homeownership Rate 76.8%90% MOE ±3.9 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 13.0%90% MOE ±2.8 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 82.0%

Cities/Places 3

Population 16,488 136th of 254

Median Income $60,039 23% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.6%

Unemployment 2.4%

How Scurry 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	17,096	16,488	-3.6%
Median household income	$66,859	$60,039	No clear change (-10.2%)
Median home value¹	$105,226	$113,800	No clear change (+8.1%)
Median gross rent	$937	$1,020	No clear change (+8.9%)

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

Median Household Income

Scurry

$60,039

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Scurry

$113,800

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.0%

$25K-$50K 26.2%

$50K-$100K 28.8%

$100K+ 31.0%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

3.5%

$10K-$15K

2.7%

$15K-$20K

3.0%

$20K-$25K

4.8%

$25K-$30K

5.1%

$30K-$35K

4.7%

$35K-$40K

2.0%

$40K-$45K

6.5%

$45K-$50K

7.9%

$50K-$60K

9.7%

$60K-$75K

5.9%

$75K-$100K

13.2%

$100K-$125K

13.1%

$125K-$150K

6.1%

$150K-$200K

6.0%

$200K+

5.8%

Employment

2.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

53.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.8%

Renter 23.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,020/mo 20.4% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.2%

18-34

23.3%

35-54

23.9%

55-74

21.5%

75+

6.0%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Scurry County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Snyder	11,241	$57,902	12.4%	$104,000
Hermleigh	473	$56,591	9.3%	$69,300
Fluvanna	130	$67,115	0.0%	$51,200

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Population Overview

Scurry County is located in Texas with a total population of 16,488. It is the 136th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Scurry County is 36.9 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Scurry County is $60,039. This is 23% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 26% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.6%. This is 16% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.4%. This is 54% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $113,800. Housing costs are 60% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Scurry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 23% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Scurry County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 49.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 43.3%. The Black or African American population (3.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

13.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 62% 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 82.0%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Scurry 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 Scurry County, Texas?

Scurry County has a population of 16,488, making it the 136th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Scurry County?

The median household income in Scurry County is $60,039 with a poverty rate of 11.6%.

How many cities are in Scurry County, Texas?

Scurry County contains 3 Census-designated places.