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Oldham County

Texas · 1,758 residents · 1,500.523 sq mi
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Oldham County has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $64,250. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 427 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $103,800.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,758
−20%since 2000
from 2,185 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.4
+17%since 2000
from 32.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Oldham County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,250
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,713 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,166
+83%since 2000
from $14,806 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.0%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade11.8%
US avg: 10%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$103,800
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $422 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
20.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+13%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(1,852)
Black1.9%(41)
Hispanic / Latino11%(241)
Asian0.4%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.9%(654)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(1,325)
Black1.9%(33)
Hispanic / Latino17.8%(313)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other1.1%(19)
Diversity Score44.8%(787)
Diversity Score
45
+50%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.5 min
+59%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.4%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.3%
−4.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.3%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
42.7%
−9.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.2%
−76.0 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oldham County, Texas?

Oldham County, Texas has about 1,758 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Oldham County, Texas earns about $64,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oldham County, Texas expensive?

In Oldham County, Texas, the median home is worth about $103,800, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Oldham County, Texas?

About 26.8% of adults age 25 and over in Oldham County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oldham County, Texas?

About 12.3% of people in Oldham County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Oldham County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Oldham County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 520 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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