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Armstrong County

Texas · 1,848 residents · 909.123 sq mi
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Armstrong County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,386. Population has declined 14% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $156,100.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,848
−14%since 2000
from 2,148 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.4
+7%since 2000
from 40.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Armstrong County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,386
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,194 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,740
+91%since 2000
from $17,151 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
45.3%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance12.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical9.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$156,100
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$938
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $436 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
19.5% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+31%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.5%(2,008)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino5.4%(116)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score13.3%(286)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(1,593)
Black0.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(144)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other2.3%(43)
Diversity Score25.7%(476)
Diversity Score
26
+93%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.7%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.1 min
+46%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.0%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.0%
−79.1 ptssince 2013
from 86.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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ARMSTRONG COUNTY VS
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ARMSTRONG COUNTY VS
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ARMSTRONG COUNTY VS
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Armstrong County, Texas?

Armstrong County, Texas has about 1,848 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Armstrong County, Texas?

The typical household in Armstrong County, Texas earns about $69,386 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Armstrong County, Texas expensive?

In Armstrong County, Texas, the median home is worth about $156,100, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in Armstrong County, Texas?

About 25.7% of adults age 25 and over in Armstrong County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Armstrong County, Texas?

About 7.3% of people in Armstrong County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Armstrong County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Armstrong County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 173 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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