County

Culberson County, TX

1 ZIP codes  ·  1 cities  ·  Texas

👥2,159Population
💰$43,190Median HH Income▼ 43% below avg
🎂47.7Median Age
🏠$84,500Median Home Value▼ 70% below avg
🎓20.6%College Grads▼ 47% below avg
📊0.7%Unemployment▼ 87% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.3% Female 45.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 9%Hispanic: 86.9%Black: 0.2%Asian: 1.1%Race
White9.0%
Hispanic86.9%
Black0.2%
Asian1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
17%
18–24
5%
25–44
18%
45–64
29%
65+
13%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.7 yrs
Avg HH Size3.08
Below Poverty17.7% ▲ 77% above avg
College Grads20.6% ▼ 47% below avg
Unemployment0.7% ▼ 87% below avg
No HS Diploma94 (7.3%)
HS Graduate726 (56.7%)
Some College133 (10.4%)
Associates64 (5%)
Bachelors1 (0.1%)
Graduate Degree262 (20.5%)

Education

No HS: 7.3%HS Grad: 56.7%Some College: 10.4%Associates: 5%Bachelors: 0.1%Graduate: 20.5%Edu
No HS7.3%
HS Grad56.7%
Some College10.4%
Associates5.0%
Bachelors0.1%
Graduate20.5%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 75.4%Renter: 24.6%Tenure
Owner75.4%
Renter24.6%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
40%
$100k–$150k
30%
$200k–$300k
3%
$300k–$500k
2%

Financials

Median HH Income$43,190 ▼ 43% below avg
Median Home Value$84,500 ▼ 70% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.0x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$971/mo
Total Housing Units900
Vacant Units210

Income Distribution

Under $25k
23%
$25k–$50k
30%
$50k–$75k
24%
$75k–$100k
17%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
2%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
99%
Work From Home
1%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
79%
15–30 min
5%
30–45 min
12%
Over 45 min
5%
Housing Stock

Year Built

1940s–1950s
16%
1960s–1970s
22%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
55%
About Culberson County, TX

Culberson County is located in Texas and encompasses 1 ZIP code. The county has an estimated population of 2,159 residents. With a median age of 47.7, it is a mature county.

Culberson County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $43,190 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 0.7%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 17.7% is significantly above the national average, indicating economic challenges.

Housing in Culberson County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $84,500 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $971. Homeownership rates are high at 75.4%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Culberson County are primarily Hispanic (86.94%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 20.6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Culberson County, TX is a working-class area in Texas.

ZIP Codes in Culberson County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
79855 Van Horn 2,159 $43,190 $84,500 $971 0.7% 20.6%

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