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COUNTY · 2000 CENSUS

Palo Pinto County

Texas · 27,026 residents · 952.549 sq mi
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Palo Pinto County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,203. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $46,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 38.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
12% 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

Total population
27,026
+8%since 1990
from 25,055 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Population density
28 / sq mi
+8%since 1990
from 26 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
Median age
38.3
+7%since 1990
from 35.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
25K26K27K28K30K1990201020202024Palo Pinto County
202429K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,203
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,389 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,454
+55%since 1990
from $9,979 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
15.9%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 19.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,900
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$455
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $320 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 72.5% in 1990
28.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−17%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic91.2%(22,858)
Black3.2%(799)
Hispanic / Latino8.9%(2,224)
Asian0.5%(123)
Diversity Score36%(9,025)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82%(22,163)
Black2.3%(617)
Hispanic / Latino13.6%(3,667)
Asian0.5%(137)
Diversity Score35.7%(9,640)
Diversity Score
36
−1%since 1990
from 36 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.2%
+6.3 ptssince 1990
from 65.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.0 min
+1%since 1990
from 18.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palo Pinto County, Texas?

Palo Pinto County, Texas has about 27,026 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Palo Pinto County, Texas?

The typical household in Palo Pinto County, Texas earns about $31,203 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palo Pinto County, Texas expensive?

In Palo Pinto County, Texas, the median home is worth about $46,900, and the typical rent is about $455 a month.

How educated are people in Palo Pinto County, Texas?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Palo Pinto County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palo Pinto County, Texas?

About 15.9% of people in Palo Pinto County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palo Pinto County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Palo Pinto County, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,971 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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