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Stonewall County

Texas · 1,186 residents (2025 est.) · 916.313 sq mi
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Stonewall County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $56,875. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 466 residents. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $48,600. With a median age of 52.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 52.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 18%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,227
−28%since 2000
from 1,693 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−11%since 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
52.3
+20%since 2000
from 43.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,186 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9911K2K2K2K1990201020202024Stonewall County
20241K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55.4%(66)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.6%(56)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.6%(106)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198%(98)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.3%(53)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.3%(90)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 446.5%(80)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.6%(154)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6414.8%(181)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7416.2%(199)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 848.6%(106)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.1%(38)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,875
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,935 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,681
+178%since 2000
from $16,094 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+15.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.579
+40%since 2010
from 0.413 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing20.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Information16.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services1.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,600
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$613
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $290 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
84.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
35.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 37.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
13.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.3%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.9
−26%since 2009
from 1.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
0
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-Hispanic83.4%(1,412)
Black2.8%(48)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(199)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(960)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino20%(245)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(17)
Diversity Score
43
+29%since 2009
from 34 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
Mexican20%(245)
Ancestry
English13.4%(164)
Irish8%(98)
German7.5%(92)
American5.9%(73)
Scottish5.2%(64)
French4.7%(58)
Czech0.1%(1)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest English population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2000
from 71.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+3%since 2000
from 14.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.0%
+21.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.2%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.8%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% 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
4.7%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 62.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.0%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.2%
−47.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
+1.1 ptssince 2012
from 14.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.7%
−67.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.7%
+33.3 ptssince 2017
from 61.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2016
from 86.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
5.4%
−8.1 ptssince 2016
from 13.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married18.5%(91)
Married61.4%(302)
Widowed5.9%(29)
Divorced14.2%(70)
Women 15+
Never married20.9%(106)
Married52.5%(266)
Widowed19.7%(100)
Divorced6.9%(35)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stonewall County, Texas?

Stonewall County, Texas has about 1,227 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Stonewall County, Texas earns about $56,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stonewall County, Texas expensive?

In Stonewall County, Texas, the median home is worth about $48,600, and the typical rent is about $613 a month.

How educated are people in Stonewall County, Texas?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Stonewall County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stonewall County, Texas?

About 14.9% of people in Stonewall County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stonewall County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Stonewall County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 786 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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