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Throckmorton County

Texas · 1,554 residents (2025 est.) · 912.552 sq mi
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Throckmorton County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,216. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 22% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $89,500. With a median age of 45.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,639
−11%since 2000
from 1,850 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
+1%since 2009
from 2 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
45.0
+8%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,554 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Throckmorton County
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.2%(102)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.6%(91)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146%(98)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.1%(100)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.6%(75)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.3%(202)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 449.3%(152)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.6%(157)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6413.9%(228)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.9%(162)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8412.7%(208)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over3.9%(64)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,216
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,277 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,769
+102%since 2000
from $17,719 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+24.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.472
+10%since 2010
from 0.428 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing11.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade6.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade6.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,500
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$878
+47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
68.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
25.6%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.0%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.5
+12%since 2009
from 1.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
67
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-Hispanic89.5%(1,655)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino9.4%(173)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(1,383)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.3%(168)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other4.8%(78)
Diversity Score
34
+42%since 2009
from 24 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
Mexican7.5%(123)
Honduran2.4%(39)
Asian origin
Filipino0.8%(13)
Ancestry
English16.3%(267)
American15.7%(257)
Irish15.6%(255)
German11.6%(190)
Norwegian2%(33)
Scottish1.7%(28)
Scotch-Irish0.7%(11)
Czech0.5%(9)
Portuguese0.5%(9)
Swedish0.5%(8)
Slovak0.4%(7)
Dutch0.2%(4)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
British0.2%(3)
Italian0.1%(2)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.7 min
+13%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.7%
−21.7 ptssince 2009
from 93.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
19.4%
+16.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
1.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.3%
+6.9 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.6%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
55.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.5%
−41.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2012
from 20.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.6%
−56.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+31.3 ptssince 2017
from 59.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.9%
+7.8 ptssince 2016
from 87.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
3.2%
−9.4 ptssince 2016
from 12.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.4%(199)
Married48.4%(307)
Widowed2.4%(15)
Divorced17.8%(113)
Women 15+
Never married16.2%(116)
Married53.1%(379)
Widowed13.4%(96)
Divorced17.2%(123)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Throckmorton County, Texas?

Throckmorton County, Texas has about 1,639 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Throckmorton County, Texas earns about $59,216 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Throckmorton County, Texas expensive?

In Throckmorton County, Texas, the median home is worth about $89,500, and the typical rent is about $878 a month.

How educated are people in Throckmorton County, Texas?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Throckmorton County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Throckmorton County, Texas?

About 24.2% of people in Throckmorton County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Throckmorton County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Throckmorton County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 241 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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