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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Garza County

Texas · 5,143 residents · 893.416 sq mi
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Garza County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $18,994. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $30,700. The poverty rate of 23.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

5,143
+6%vs 2000
vs 4,872 in 2000
1990 – 2025
6 / sq mi
+6%vs 2000
vs 5 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.4
−5%vs 2000
vs 35.1 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Garza County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,994
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,206 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,112
−28%vs 2000
vs $12,704 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.1%
+0.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 22.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$30,700
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $41,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$237
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $315 in 2000
US average: $450
71.4%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.7% in 2000
28.6% rent
1.6
+6%vs 2000
vs 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(2,760)
Black4.5%(221)
Hispanic / Latino37.2%(1,810)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.5%(3,192)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(4,645)
Black6.4%(328)
Hispanic / Latino27.2%(1,400)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(170)
Diversity Score55.9%(2,874)
56
−15%vs 2000
vs 66 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
−0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.0% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
57.6%
−12.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 70.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.3%
−0.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.8 min
−5%vs 2000
vs 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Garza County, Texas?

Garza County, Texas has about 5,143 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Garza County, Texas earns about $18,994 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garza County, Texas expensive?

In Garza County, Texas, the median home is worth about $30,700, and the typical rent is about $237 a month.

How educated are people in Garza County, Texas?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Garza County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garza County, Texas?

About 23.1% of people in Garza County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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