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Culberson County

Texas · 2,267 residents (2025 est.) · 3,812.156 sq mi
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Culberson County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,777. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 780 residents. 16% 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 $79,300. With a median age of 44.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,195
−26%since 2000
from 2,975 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−11%since 2009
from 1 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
44.8
+37%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,267 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Culberson County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.7%(125)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 912.5%(275)
US avg: 6%
10 to 144.9%(108)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 197.3%(161)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.5%(54)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.8%(172)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.2%(203)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.2%(268)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.6%(188)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7419.4%(425)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 849.8%(216)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,777
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,882 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,529
+131%since 2000
from $11,493 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+16.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.396
−27%since 2010
from 0.541 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information21.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade17.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical10.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction3.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,300
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,043
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
70.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
29.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.9%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 31.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.6%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+13%since 2009
from 1.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
57
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-Hispanic24.6%(733)
Black0.6%(19)
Hispanic / Latino72.2%(2,149)
Asian0.6%(17)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.4%(383)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino78%(1,712)
Asian1.2%(27)
Other3.1%(68)
Diversity Score
45
−14%since 2009
from 52 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
Mexican67.2%(1,476)
Cuban1.6%(36)
Venezuelan1.3%(29)
Asian origin
Filipino1.2%(27)
Ancestry
American10.6%(233)
English6.5%(143)
German6.2%(136)
Irish4.6%(102)
Scottish2.1%(47)
Italian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.2%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+22%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
2.6%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
5.2%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
49.4%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
33.5%
−40.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
45.9%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
12.7%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.5%
+6.6 ptssince 2012
from 16.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.2%
−53.7 ptssince 2013
from 72.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.1%
+24.8 ptssince 2017
from 49.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
45.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2016
from 34.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
53.7%
−12.0 ptssince 2016
from 65.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married32.7%(306)
Married41.4%(387)
Widowed13.6%(127)
Divorced12.3%(115)
Women 15+
Never married32.3%(243)
Married35%(263)
Widowed19.3%(145)
Divorced13.4%(101)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Culberson County, Texas?

Culberson County, Texas has about 2,195 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Culberson County, Texas earns about $58,777 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Culberson County, Texas expensive?

In Culberson County, Texas, the median home is worth about $79,300, and the typical rent is about $1,043 a month.

How educated are people in Culberson County, Texas?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Culberson County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Culberson County, Texas?

About 19.5% of people in Culberson County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Culberson County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Culberson County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,212 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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