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Cochran County

Texas · 2,547 residents · 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 $41,000. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 1,183 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $38,000. The poverty rate of 27.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,547
−32%since 2000
from 3,730 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.0
+3%since 2000
from 35.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Cochran County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,000
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,525 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,123
+61%since 2000
from $13,125 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 27.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance12.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical10.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information8%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing6.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,000
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$710
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $381 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
77.4%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
22.6% rent
Afford Score
0.9
−10%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score67.8%(2,531)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.8%(912)
Black2.4%(62)
Hispanic / Latino60%(1,527)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.8%(21)
Diversity Score62.8%(1,599)
Diversity Score
63
−7%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.2%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 10.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.2%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.8 min
+64%since 2000
from 15.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.6%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 73.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.0%
−28.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.4%
−44.3 ptssince 2013
from 67.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cochran County, Texas?

Cochran County, Texas has about 2,547 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Cochran County, Texas earns about $41,000 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 $38,000, and the typical rent is about $710 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 27.1% 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 1,830 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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

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