Throckmorton County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Throckmorton County, Texas has a population of 1,639, the 237th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $59,216 and the median home value is $89,500. The poverty rate is 24.2%.

Throckmorton County Quick Facts

Population 1,63990% MOE ±148

Median Household Income $59,21690% MOE ±$5,647

Median Home Value $89,50090% MOE ±$16,050

Poverty Rate 24.2%90% MOE ±7.6 pts

Unemployment Rate 8.3%90% MOE ±6.6 pts

Median Age 45.0 years90% MOE ±6.1 years

Homeownership Rate 68.0%90% MOE ±5.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.5x

Bachelor's Degree+ 22.4%90% MOE ±5.9 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 93.6%

Cities/Places 3

Population 1,639 237th of 254

Median Income $59,216 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 24.2%

Unemployment 8.3%

How Throckmorton 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	1,436	1,639	No clear change (+14.1%)
Median household income	$49,228	$59,216	No clear change (+20.3%)
Median home value¹	$69,289	$89,500	No clear change (+29.2%)
Median gross rent	$528	$878	+66.3%

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

Median Household Income

Throckmorton

$59,216

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Throckmorton

$89,500

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 19.3%

$25K-$50K 23.2%

$50K-$100K 30.8%

$100K+ 26.7%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.2%

$10K-$15K

8.3%

$15K-$20K

5.3%

$20K-$25K

1.5%

$25K-$30K

6.4%

$30K-$35K

6.9%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

3.0%

$45K-$50K

3.7%

$50K-$60K

10.0%

$60K-$75K

7.1%

$75K-$100K

13.7%

$100K-$125K

8.8%

$125K-$150K

4.8%

$150K-$200K

7.1%

$200K+

6.1%

Employment

8.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

60.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.0%

Renter 32.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.5x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $878/mo 17.8% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

21.2%

18-34

19.6%

35-54

18.9%

55-74

23.8%

75+

16.6%

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 Throckmorton County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Throckmorton	649	$45,139	39.9%	$70,700
Woodson	504	$68,167	23.0%	$100,000
Elbert	5	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Throckmorton County is located in Texas with a total population of 1,639. It is the 237th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 3 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Throckmorton County is 45.0 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 16.6% 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 $59,216. This is 25% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 24.2%. This is 76% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 8.3%. This is 57% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $89,500. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.5x, Throckmorton County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Throckmorton County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 84.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.3%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (84.4% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (10.3%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (0.6%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

22.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 34% 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 93.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Throckmorton 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 Throckmorton County, Texas?

Throckmorton County has a population of 1,639, making it the 237th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Throckmorton County?

The median household income in Throckmorton County is $59,216 with a poverty rate of 24.2%.

How many cities are in Throckmorton County, Texas?

Throckmorton County contains 3 Census-designated places.