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Throckmorton County

Texas · 1,641 residents · 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 $36,339. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $46,700. With a median age of 46.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 46.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,641
−11%since 2000
from 1,850 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
46.6
+11%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Throckmorton County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,339
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,277 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,677
+17%since 2000
from $17,719 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
13.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing27.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing14.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction13.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$342
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
22.5%
−54.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
25.4% rent
Vacancy rate
32.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−1%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score21.6%(400)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.5%(1,453)
Black0.5%(9)
Hispanic / Latino9.3%(152)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other1%(17)
Diversity Score25.6%(420)
Diversity Score
26
+18%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.4%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 93.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
1.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
20.1%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
14.1%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Throckmorton County, Texas?

Throckmorton County, Texas has about 1,641 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Throckmorton County, Texas earns about $36,339 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 $46,700, and the typical rent is about $342 a month.

How educated are people in Throckmorton County, Texas?

About 16.7% 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 13.2% 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 239 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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