Palo Pinto County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48363 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 29,295 | — | #1,495 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $67,674 | -9.9% | #1,370 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 41.6 years | +6.9% | #1,634 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $198,000 | -29.8% | #1,425 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,093 | -6.0% | #739 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 16.7% | +32.9% | #2,255 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Palo Pinto County has a population of 29,295, making it the #1,495 most populous county in the US. The median age is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median.
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The median household income in Palo Pinto County is $67,674, ranking #1,370 out of 3,222 counties — 9.9% below the national median. The poverty rate is 16.7% and unemployment stands at 6.1%.
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The median home value in Palo Pinto County is $198,000 (-29.8% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,093/mo and the homeownership rate is 71.0%.
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81.8% of residents in Palo Pinto County have health insurance coverage, which is 10.8% below the national rate.
About Palo Pinto County, Texas
Palo Pinto County, Texas has a total population of 29,295, making it the 1,495th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Palo Pinto County is 41.6 years, which is 6.9% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Palo Pinto County is $67,674, which ranks #1,370 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 9.9% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 16.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 6.1%.
The median home value in Palo Pinto County is $198,000, 29.8% below the national median. Renters in Palo Pinto County pay a median gross rent of $1,093 per month. The homeownership rate is 71.0%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Palo Pinto County, 17.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 47.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 81.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 29.9 min.
Palo Pinto County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 73.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (20.6%) and Two or More Races (2.9%).
All data for Palo Pinto 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.