Andrews County, Texas

TX · FIPS 48003 Republican

Located in Texas, Andrews County has a population of 18,610 residents and a median age of 33.0 years, making it the #1,955 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 15.6%. The median home value is $195,700, and the median household income is $72,242, which is 4% below the national median.

18,610
Population
#1,955 of 3,222
$72,242
Median Income
-3.9% #1,030 of 3,222
33.0 years
Median Age
-15.2% #3,081 of 3,222
15.6%
Poverty Rate
+23.8% #2,053 of 3,222

Demographics

Andrews County has a population of 18,610, making it the #1,955 most populous county in the US. The median age is 33.0 years, which is 15.2% below the national median.

Population Trend

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Year-over-Year Population Growth

Age & Sex Distribution

Race & Ethnicity

Nativity

86.2%
Native Born
13.8%
Foreign Born

Geographic Mobility (Past Year)

Economy

The median household income in Andrews County is $72,242, ranking #1,030 out of 3,222 counties — 3.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 15.6% and unemployment stands at 3.3%.

Income#1,030
$72,242
-3.9%
vs nation
68th percentile
Per Capita#1,205
$37,340
-9.5%
vs nation
63th percentile
Poverty#2,053
15.6%
+23.8%
vs nation
36th percentile
Unemployment#877
3.3%
-37.4%
vs nation
73th percentile

Income Distribution

Industry of Employment

Occupation

Housing

The median home value in Andrews County is $195,700 (-30.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,305/mo and the homeownership rate is 78.5%.

Home Value#1,449
$195,700
-30.6%
vs nation
55th percentile
Rent#415
$1,305
+12.2%
vs nation
87th percentile
Homeownership#868
78.5%
+21.9%
vs nation
73th percentile

Household Type

Education

In Andrews County, 17.7% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 47.5% below the national average, ranking #2,400 out of 3,222 counties.

Bachelor's Degree or Higher
17.7% −47.5% vs nation
Rank #2,400 of 3,222
26th percentile

Bachelor's Degree or Higher Trend

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Health & Wellbeing

Life expectancy in Andrews County is 74.6 years. 25.4% of adults report poor or fair health and 22.9% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).

Life Expectancy#1,759
74.6
-0.8%
vs nation
43th percentile
Poor/Fair Health#2,774
25.4%
+29.8%
vs nation
12th percentile
Diabetes#2,760
13.8%
+24.0%
vs nation
12th percentile
Insufficient Sleep#1,906
38.6%
+3.5%
vs nation
39th percentile
Poor Mental Health Days#1,596
5.7
+0.1%
vs nation
49th percentile
Poor Physical Health Days#2,091
4.7
+5.4%
vs nation
34th percentile
Uninsured Rate#3,093
22.9%
+118.4%
vs nation
2th percentile
Physical Inactivity#2,574
31.1%
+17.9%
vs nation
18th percentile
Food Insecurity#2,007
15.5%
+7.6%
vs nation
36th percentile

Substance Use

16.3% of adults in Andrews County smoke , 39.0% are obese , and 20.0% report excessive drinking.

Adult Smoking#1,063
16.3%
-9.2%
vs nation
66th percentile
Adult Obesity#1,764
39.0%
+2.9%
vs nation
44th percentile
Excessive Drinking#1,570
20.0%
+0.5%
vs nation
50th percentile

Safety

The suicide rate is 15.6 per 100,000. Motor vehicle deaths occur at a rate of 26.6 per 100,000.

Suicide Rate#855
15.6
-20.9%
vs nation
67th percentile
Firearm Fatalities#484
11.0
-38.6%
vs nation
80th percentile
Motor Vehicle Deaths#2,188
26.6
+31.2%
vs nation
22th percentile

Families & Children

13.2% of children in Andrews County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 42.6 per 1,000 females age 15–19.

Teen Birth Rate#2,864
42.6
+95.1%
vs nation
5th percentile
Child Poverty#807
13.2%
-30.5%
vs nation
74th percentile

Civic & Transportation

Voter turnout in Andrews County is 52.7%. The mean commute time is 25.8 min, which is 6.4% below the national average.

Voter Turnout
52.7% NaN% vs nation
Rank #NaN of NaN
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Voter Turnout Trend

Mean Commute Time
25.8 min −6.4% vs nation
Rank #1,746 of 3,222
46th percentile

Mean Commute Time Trend

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Elections

In the 2024 presidential election, Andrews County voted Republican with a margin of 72.6%. The vote was 13.3% Dem / 85.9% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 2.8 toward Republicans .

2024 REP +72.6%
13.3% 85.9%
Dem 6,059 votes Rep
2020 REP +69.8%
14.5% 84.3%
Dem 5,863 votes Rep
2016 REP +62.7%
17% 79.7%
Dem 4,926 votes Rep
2012 REP +63.5%
17.7% 81.2%
Dem 4,476 votes Rep
2008 REP +65.3%
17.1% 82.4%
Dem 4,629 votes Rep

Vote Share Over Time

About Andrews County, Texas

Andrews County, Texas has a total population of 18,610, making it the 1,955th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Andrews County is 33.0 years, which is 15.2% below the national median of 38.9 years.

The median household income in Andrews County is $72,242, which ranks #1,030 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 3.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 15.6%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.3%.

The median home value in Andrews County is $195,700, 30.6% below the national median. Renters in Andrews County pay a median gross rent of $1,305 per month. The homeownership rate is 78.5%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.

In Andrews County, 17.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 77.6% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 25.8 min.

Andrews County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 57.5% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (38.8%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (1.6%).

All data for Andrews County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.