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Throckmorton County

Texas · 1,440 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 $41,875. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 410 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $58,600. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. The poverty rate of 22.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,440
−22%since 2000
from 1,850 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 2 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
48.6
+16%since 2000
from 41.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Throckmorton County
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,875
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,277 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,628
+78%since 2000
from $17,719 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
31.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.6%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 13.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade6.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical6.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing6.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,600
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $327 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
73.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
27.0% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+8%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(1,248)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(145)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other1.7%(25)
Diversity Score27.4%(394)
Diversity Score
27
+26%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.3%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
−4%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.9%
−13.4 ptssince 2009
from 93.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.4%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.8%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.6%
−11.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
2.3%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.7%
−62.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Throckmorton County, Texas?

Throckmorton County, Texas has about 1,440 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Throckmorton County, Texas earns about $41,875 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 $58,600, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Throckmorton County, Texas?

About 22.3% 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 22.6% 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 440 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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