Throckmorton County, Texas
County
Population: 1,589
(2023 estimate)
Located in Texas
County-level Census Bureau data covering income, housing, demographics, education, employment, and more. Counties are the primary administrative division in the U.S. and the most common unit for comparing local conditions across a state.
Data: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023 (released December 2024).
Quick Facts — Throckmorton County
- What is the median household income in Throckmorton County?
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The median household income in Throckmorton County is $58,864 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023).
- What is the poverty rate in Throckmorton County?
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The poverty rate in Throckmorton County is 8.8% (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the median home value in Throckmorton County?
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$84,200 (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What is the average rent in Throckmorton County?
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The median gross rent in Throckmorton County is $548 per month (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
- What percentage of Throckmorton County residents have a college degree?
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25.0% of adults in Throckmorton County hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2023).
Demographics
Total Population
1,589
Median Age
42.0
Female
47.3%
Race & Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino 7.8%
White (non-Hisp.) 89.9%
Asian 0.5%
Two or More 5.7%
Other 0.6%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Income & Poverty
Median Household Income
$58,864
±$15,400
-$17,428 vs. state
Per Capita Income
$71,127
Median Family Income
$74,688
Poverty Rate
8.8%
-1.7 pp vs. state
Child Poverty Rate
12.2%
Working-Age Poverty Rate
—
SNAP Recipients
7.7%
Social Security Income
—
Retirement Income
19.8%
Household Income Distribution
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Housing
Total Housing Units
960
Owner-Occupied
73.2%
Renter-Occupied
26.8%
Vacancy Rate
28.5%
Median Home Value
$84,200
-$176,200 vs. state
Median Gross Rent
$548
Owner Cost Burden (30%+)
5.8%
Renter Cost Burden (30%+)
32.2%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Education
High School or Higher
92.7%
Bachelor's or Higher
25.0%
-8.1 pp vs. state
Graduate Degree
6.7%
Some College / Associate
25.2%
Less Than High School
5.1%
Enrolled in School
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Employment
Labor Force Participation
58.3%
Unemployment Rate
2.7%
-2.4 pp vs. state
Work from Home
4.4%
Self-Employed
19.3%
Government Workers
15.9%
Private For-Profit
64.7%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Commute
Median Travel Time
16.4 min
Drove Alone
79.8%
Carpool
11.7%
Public Transit
0.0%
Work from Home
4.4%
Walked
0.0%
Bicycle
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Households & Families
Total Households
686
Avg. Household Size
2.00
Avg. Family Size
—
Married-Couple Households
48.3%
Single-Mother Households
—
Single-Father Households
—
Living Alone
—
Households with Children
15.9%
Multigenerational
—
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Age Distribution
Under 18: 20.9%
Working age (18–64): 79.1%
65 and over: 24.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023
Social Characteristics
Immigration
Foreign Born
3.0%
Naturalized Citizen
27.7%
Speaks English Less Than Very Well
2.4%
Veterans & Disability
Veteran
8.4%
With a Disability
12.8%
Cognitive Difficulty
—
Ambulatory Difficulty
—
Health Insurance
Insured
75.6%
Uninsured
24.4%
Employer Insurance
—
Medicaid
—
Medicare
—
Technology & Mobility
Broadband Internet
82.9%
Has a Computer
97.2%
Same House 1 Year Ago
89.6%
Moved from Abroad
0.5%
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-Year Estimates, 2023