Scurry County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Scurry County is located in Texas with a total population of 16,633. It is the 136th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Scurry County is 36.4 years. This is 3% higher than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Scurry County is $62,689. This is 18% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 20% lower. The poverty rate stands at 9.8%. This is 29% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $110,800. Housing costs are 57% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.8x, Scurry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 77.1% 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 49.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 42.6%. The Black or African American population (2.7%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

17.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 46% 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 85.2%.