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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Garza County

Texas · 4,872 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 $27,206. Population has declined 5% since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $41,500. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,872
−5%since 1990
from 5,143 in 1990
1990 – 2025
5 / sq mi
−5%since 1990
from 6 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.1
+5%since 1990
from 33.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5K5K6K6K7K1990201020202024Garza County
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,206
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,994 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,704
+39%since 1990
from $9,112 in 1990
US average: $21,522
22.3%
−0.8 ptssince 1990
from 23.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$41,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $30,700 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$315
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $237 in 1990
US average: $602
70.7%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 71.4% in 1990
29.3% rent
1.5
−6%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.3%(4,645)
Black6.4%(328)
Hispanic / Latino27.2%(1,400)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score55.9%(2,874)
2000
White, non-Hispanic56.7%(2,760)
Black4.5%(221)
Hispanic / Latino37.2%(1,810)
Asian0.1%(4)
Diversity Score65.5%(3,192)
66
+17%since 1990
from 56 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 9.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
70.1%
+12.5 ptssince 1990
from 57.6% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.2%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

15.5 min
+5%since 1990
from 14.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garza County, Texas?

Garza County, Texas has about 4,872 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Garza County, Texas earns about $27,206 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 $41,500, and the typical rent is about $315 a month.

How educated are people in Garza County, Texas?

About 10.0% 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 22.3% of people in Garza County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Garza County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Garza County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 271 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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

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