Stonewall County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Stonewall County is located in Texas with a total population of 1,244. It is the 243rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Stonewall County is 46.5 years. This is 31% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 11.1% 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 $61,250. This is 20% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 22% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.7%. This is 37% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.8%. This is 45% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $54,700. Housing costs are 79% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.9x, Stonewall County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 37% 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 75.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 22.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (75.4% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

14.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 57% 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 84.5%.