Cochran County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48079 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 2,550 | — | #3,071 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $45,313 | -39.7% | #2,956 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.1 years | -4.6% | #2,738 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $53,200 | -81.1% | #3,213 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $697 | -40.1% | #2,747 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 27.8% | +120.4% | #3,053 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Cochran County has a population of 2,550, making it the #3,071 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.1 years, which is 4.6% below the national median.
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The median household income in Cochran County is $45,313, ranking #2,956 out of 3,222 counties — 39.7% below the national median. The poverty rate is 27.8% and unemployment stands at 4.8%.
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The median home value in Cochran County is $53,200 (-81.1% vs national). Renters pay a median of $697/mo and the homeownership rate is 64.6%.
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72.8% of residents in Cochran County have health insurance coverage, which is 20.6% below the national rate.
About Cochran County, Texas
Cochran County, Texas has a total population of 2,550, making it the 3,071st most populous county in the United States. The median age in Cochran County is 37.1 years, which is 4.6% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Cochran County is $45,313, which ranks #2,956 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 39.7% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 27.8%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 4.8%.
The median home value in Cochran County is $53,200, 81.1% below the national median. Renters in Cochran County pay a median gross rent of $697 per month. The homeownership rate is 64.6%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Cochran County, 8.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 75.6% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 72.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.4 min.
Cochran County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 60.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (33.0%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (4.9%).
All data for Cochran 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.