County

Throckmorton County, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Texas

👥1,536Population
💰$62,741Median HH Income▼ 18% below avg
🎂40.6Median Age
🏠$95,405Median Home Value▼ 66% below avg
🎓34.4%College Grads▼ 11% below avg
📊2.2%Unemployment▼ 55% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.9% Female 46.1% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 90%Hispanic: 8.1%Asian: 0.9%Other: 1.5%Race
White90.0%
Hispanic8.1%
Asian0.9%
Other1.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
8%
5–17
14%
18–24
8%
25–44
24%
45–64
24%
65+
8%

Key Indicators

Median Age40.6 yrs
Avg HH Size2.58
Below Poverty14.5% ▲ 45% above avg
College Grads34.4% ▼ 11% below avg
Unemployment2.2% ▼ 55% below avg
No HS Diploma13 (1.3%)
HS Graduate303 (30.2%)
Some College186 (18.5%)
Associates154 (15.3%)
Bachelors93 (9.3%)
Graduate Degree255 (25.4%)

Education

No HS: 1.3%HS Grad: 30.2%Some College: 18.5%Associates: 15.3%Bachelors: 9.3%Graduate: 25.4%Edu
No HS1.3%
HS Grad30.2%
Some College18.5%
Associates15.3%
Bachelors9.3%
Graduate25.4%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 72.5%Renter: 27.5%Tenure
Owner72.5%
Renter27.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
26%
$50k–$100k
34%
$100k–$150k
15%
$150k–$200k
6%
$200k–$300k
10%
$300k–$500k
2%
Over $500k
7%

Financials

Median HH Income$62,741 ▼ 18% below avg
Median Home Value$95,405 ▼ 66% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$779/mo
Total Housing Units864
Vacant Units221

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
26%
$50k–$75k
18%
$75k–$100k
16%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
6%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
53%
15–30 min
18%
30–45 min
25%
Over 45 min
4%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
5%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
4%
2000+
57%
About Throckmorton County, TX

Throckmorton County is located in Texas and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,536 residents. With a median age of 40.55, it is a middle-aged county.

Throckmorton County has a solidly middle-class economic profile. The median household income of $62,741 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 2.2%, well below the national average. The poverty rate of 14.5% is above the national average.

Housing in Throckmorton County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $95,405 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $779. Homeownership rates are high at 72.5%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Throckmorton County are primarily White (90.04%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 34.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, near the national average.

Throckmorton County, TX is a solidly middle-class area in Texas. The 2 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Throckmorton County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
76483 Throckmorton 675 $46,705 $73,600 5.0% 36.5%
76491 Woodson 861 $75,313 $112,500 $779 0.0% 32.7%