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Cochran County

Texas · 2,546 residents (2025 est.) · 775.082 sq mi
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Cochran County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,313. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 1,180 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $53,200. The poverty rate of 27.8% 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: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,550
−32%since 2000
from 3,730 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−17%since 2009
from 4 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+6%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,546 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Cochran County
20243K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.7%(197)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.7%(146)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.4%(215)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.8%(224)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.9%(177)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.6%(246)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4416.7%(425)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.2%(260)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.5%(292)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.5%(217)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.9%(100)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2%(51)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,313
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,525 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,752
+73%since 2000
from $13,125 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
27.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.477
+20%since 2010
from 0.397 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction15.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,200
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
35.4% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.9%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
15.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.2
+7%since 2009
from 1.1 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
3
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50%(1,864)
Black4.5%(168)
Hispanic / Latino44.1%(1,646)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic33%(841)
Black4.9%(125)
Hispanic / Latino60.2%(1,536)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(48)
Diversity Score
66
−7%since 2009
from 71 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican55.3%(1,411)
Bolivian2.5%(65)
Honduran0.3%(7)
Venezuelan0.2%(6)
Asian origin
Ancestry
German8.6%(220)
American5.5%(141)
Irish4.9%(124)
English4.4%(111)
Scottish0.9%(23)
Canadian0.7%(17)
West Indian0.4%(11)
Italian0.3%(8)
French0.2%(4)
Russian0.1%(3)
+ 4 more ancestry groups with data
Czech0.1%(2)
Dutch0.1%(2)
Slovak0.1%(2)
Swedish0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
66.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+58%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.9%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
21.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.3%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
18.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.9%
−44.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2012
from 18.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.2%
−40.5 ptssince 2013
from 67.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
79.7%
+23.4 ptssince 2017
from 56.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
43.8%
−12.4 ptssince 2016
from 56.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
49.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2016
from 43.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married38.8%(402)
Married47.1%(488)
Widowed4.3%(45)
Divorced9.8%(102)
Women 15+
Never married30.9%(295)
Married47%(449)
Widowed9.5%(91)
Divorced12.6%(120)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cochran County, Texas?

Cochran County, Texas has about 2,550 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cochran County, Texas earns about $45,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cochran County, Texas expensive?

In Cochran County, Texas, the median home is worth about $53,200, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Cochran County, Texas?

About 8.2% of adults age 25 and over in Cochran County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cochran County, Texas?

About 27.8% of people in Cochran County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cochran County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cochran County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,827 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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