Terry County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Terry County, Texas has a population of 11,629, the 156th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $44,100 and the median home value is $105,400. The poverty rate is 18.3%.

Terry County Quick Facts

Population 11,629

Median Household Income $44,10090% MOE ±$2,716

Median Home Value $105,40090% MOE ±$11,599

Poverty Rate 18.3%90% MOE ±4.1 pts

Unemployment Rate 4.5%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Median Age 37.0 years90% MOE ±1.3 years

Homeownership Rate 66.5%90% MOE ±5.3 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 9.8%90% MOE ±2.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 78.2%

Cities/Places 3

Population 11,629 156th of 254

Median Income $44,100 44% lower than state

Poverty Rate 18.3%

Unemployment 4.5%

How Terry 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	12,528	11,629	-7.2%
Median household income	$54,923	$44,100	-19.7%
Median home value¹	$94,149	$105,400	No clear change (+12.0%)
Median gross rent	$863	$817	No clear change (-5.3%)

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

Median Household Income

Terry

$44,100

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Terry

$105,400

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 22.9%

$25K-$50K 31.9%

$50K-$100K 20.5%

$100K+ 24.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

8.7%

$10K-$15K

2.5%

$15K-$20K

3.6%

$20K-$25K

8.2%

$25K-$30K

3.8%

$30K-$35K

8.0%

$35K-$40K

7.8%

$40K-$45K

9.4%

$45K-$50K

2.9%

$50K-$60K

6.6%

$60K-$75K

2.2%

$75K-$100K

11.7%

$100K-$125K

5.0%

$125K-$150K

8.4%

$150K-$200K

9.1%

$200K+

2.1%

Employment

4.5% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

56.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 66.5%

Renter 33.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $817/mo 22.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.7%

18-34

19.7%

35-54

25.1%

55-74

19.8%

75+

7.7%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Terry County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Brownfield	8,738	$42,150	21.2%	$100,600
Meadow	623	$49,342	10.0%	$80,900
Wellman	286	$122,411	1.4%	N/A

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Population Overview

Terry County is located in Texas with a total population of 11,629. It is the 156th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Terry County is 37.0 years. This is 4% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Terry County is $44,100. This is 44% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 45% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 18.3%. This is 33% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.5%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $105,400. Housing costs are 63% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.4x, Terry County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 66.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 6% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Terry County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 56.9% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 37.7%. The Black or African American population (2.9%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

9.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 71% 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 78.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Terry 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 Terry County, Texas?

Terry County has a population of 11,629, making it the 156th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Terry County?

The median household income in Terry County is $44,100 with a poverty rate of 18.3%.

How many cities are in Terry County, Texas?

Terry County contains 3 Census-designated places.