Stonewall County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Stonewall County, Texas has a population of 1,227, the 243rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $56,875 and the median home value is $48,600. The poverty rate is 14.9%.

Stonewall County Quick Facts

Population 1,22790% MOE ±117

Median Household Income $56,87590% MOE ±$23,710

Median Home Value $48,60090% MOE ±$42,933

Poverty Rate 14.9%90% MOE ±7.4 pts

Unemployment Rate 3.6%90% MOE ±4.4 pts

Median Age 52.3 years90% MOE ±6.7 years

Homeownership Rate 84.6%90% MOE ±6.1 pts

Affordability Ratio 0.9x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.9%90% MOE ±6.3 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 90.3%

Cities/Places 1

Population 1,227 243rd of 254

Median Income $56,875 28% lower than state

Poverty Rate 14.9%

Unemployment 3.6%

How Stonewall 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	1,476	1,227	-16.9%
Median household income	$63,074	$56,875	No clear change (-9.8%)
Median home value¹	$68,427	$48,600	No clear change (-29.0%)
Median gross rent	$738	$613	No clear change (-17.0%)

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

Median Household Income

Stonewall

$56,875

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Stonewall

$48,600

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.4%

$25K-$50K 28.8%

$50K-$100K 24.2%

$100K+ 32.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.5%

$10K-$15K

5.7%

$15K-$20K

3.3%

$20K-$25K

1.0%

$25K-$30K

8.6%

$30K-$35K

6.2%

$35K-$40K

0.8%

$40K-$45K

6.8%

$45K-$50K

6.4%

$50K-$60K

8.0%

$60K-$75K

7.6%

$75K-$100K

8.6%

$100K-$125K

14.0%

$125K-$150K

9.0%

$150K-$200K

5.9%

$200K+

3.7%

Employment

3.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

60.9% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 84.6%

Renter 15.4%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

0.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $613/mo 12.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

25.1%

18-34

13.1%

35-54

19.1%

55-74

31.0%

75+

11.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Stonewall County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Aspermont	920	$56,429	7.9%	$39,000

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Population Overview

Stonewall County is located in Texas with a total population of 1,227. It is the 243rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 1 Census-designated place.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stonewall County is 52.3 years. This is 47% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 11.7% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Stonewall County is $56,875. This is 28% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 30% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.9%. This is 8% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 3.6%. This is 32% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $48,600. Housing costs are 83% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Stonewall County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 84.6% 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 Stonewall County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 20.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.2% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

16.9% 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 90.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Stonewall 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 Stonewall County, Texas?

Stonewall County has a population of 1,227, making it the 243rd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Stonewall County?

The median household income in Stonewall County is $56,875 with a poverty rate of 14.9%.

How many cities are in Stonewall County, Texas?

Stonewall County contains 1 Census-designated place.