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Glasscock County

Texas · 1,128 residents (2025 est.) · 900.218 sq mi
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Glasscock County is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $101,250. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 338 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $245,200. It ranks in the top 1% of US counties for household income. Households here earn about 29% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 107%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,068
−24%since 2000
from 1,406 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−24%since 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+18%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,128 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K1K2K1990201020202024Glasscock County
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.2%(66)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(60)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.3%(67)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 195.6%(60)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243%(32)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.5%(166)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.9%(170)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.3%(163)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.7%(125)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.1%(76)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 842.2%(24)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.5%(59)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$101,250
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,655 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$52,781
+189%since 2000
from $18,279 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
61.1%
+33.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.468
+17%since 2010
from 0.400 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction31.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing2.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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
$245,200
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $331 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 67.3% in 2000
31.5% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+47%since 2009
from 1.6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
92
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-Hispanic67.9%(955)
Black0.4%(6)
Hispanic / Latino29.9%(420)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic66.2%(707)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27%(288)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(73)
Diversity Score
61
−1%since 2009
from 61 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
Mexican27%(288)
Ancestry
German20.5%(219)
English15.1%(161)
Irish14.9%(159)
Arab6.1%(65)
Jordanian4.8%(51)
American2.4%(26)
Scottish2.3%(25)
Scotch-Irish2.2%(23)
Czech1.9%(20)
Syrian1.3%(14)
Dutch0.4%(4)
French0.4%(4)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Italian0.3%(3)
Polish0.2%(2)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest Arab population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.5%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+81%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% 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
7.0%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
49.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.1%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
43.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−48.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
+12.0 ptssince 2012
from 5.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.1%
−56.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.4%
+13.5 ptssince 2017
from 73.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2016
from 67.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.7%
−15.3 ptssince 2016
from 32.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married21.2%(101)
Married71.7%(342)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced7.1%(34)
Women 15+
Never married13.6%(54)
Married78.4%(312)
Widowed5.8%(23)
Divorced2.3%(9)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Glasscock County, Texas?

Glasscock County, Texas has about 1,068 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Glasscock County, Texas earns about $101,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Glasscock County, Texas expensive?

In Glasscock County, Texas, the median home is worth about $245,200, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Glasscock County, Texas?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Glasscock County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Glasscock County, Texas?

About 8.9% of people in Glasscock County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Glasscock County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Glasscock County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 379 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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