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Culberson County

Texas · 2,188 residents · 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 $34,853. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 787 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $63,700. The poverty rate of 32.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,188
−26%since 2000
from 2,975 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+24%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Culberson County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,853
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,882 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,353
+42%since 2000
from $11,493 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
32.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 25.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction6.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Information3.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Manufacturing3.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$63,700
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$594
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $323 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
67.0%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
33.0% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+46%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score49.3%(1,467)
2020
White, non-Hispanic20.3%(445)
Black0.9%(20)
Hispanic / Latino75.2%(1,645)
Asian1.3%(28)
Other4.4%(97)
Diversity Score52.1%(1,139)
Diversity Score
52
+6%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.4%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 56.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.0 min
+43%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.5%
−53.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.7%
−46.2 ptssince 2013
from 72.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Culberson County, Texas?

Culberson County, Texas has about 2,188 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Culberson County, Texas earns about $34,853 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 $63,700, and the typical rent is about $594 a month.

How educated are people in Culberson County, Texas?

About 16.5% 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 32.3% 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 1,219 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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

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