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Throckmorton

Texas · 727 residents · 1.663 sq mi
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Throckmorton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,875. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 178 residents. Median home value is $38,200. With a median age of 47.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 23.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
727
−20%since 2000
from 905 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
437 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 544 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.1
+13%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4456067689291K1990201020202024Throckmorton
2024649
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,875
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,453 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,721
+81%since 2000
from $16,400 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance13.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing9.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.2%
US avg: 2%
Information3.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade3.2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,200
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$528
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
29.3% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−8%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.2%(789)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino12%(109)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.9%(243)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(616)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(84)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.3%(17)
Diversity Score31.4%(228)
Diversity Score
31
+17%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
−12%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 94.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 56.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.0%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.8%
−53.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Throckmorton, Texas?

Throckmorton, Texas has about 727 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Throckmorton, Texas?

The typical household in Throckmorton, Texas earns about $36,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Throckmorton, Texas expensive?

In Throckmorton, Texas, the median home is worth about $38,200, and the typical rent is about $528 a month.

How educated are people in Throckmorton, Texas?

About 21.4% of adults age 25 and over in Throckmorton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Throckmorton, Texas?

About 23.9% of people in Throckmorton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Throckmorton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Throckmorton, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 309 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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