Throckmorton County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Throckmorton County is located in Texas with a total population of 1,589. It is the 237th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Throckmorton County is 42.7 years. This is 20% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 14.8% 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 Throckmorton County is $58,864. This is 23% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 1% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.6%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $84,200. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Throckmorton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 73.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 17% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Throckmorton County has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 89.9% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 7.8%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (89.9% vs 39.9%). The Hispanic or Latino population (7.8%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (0.4%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

25.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 24% 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 92.7%.