Schleicher County, Texas
Located in Texas, Schleicher County has a population of 2,381 residents and a median age of 39.9 years, making it the #3,086 most populous county out of 3,222 nationwide. In terms of economic indicators, the county has a poverty rate of 9.9%. The median home value is $122,700, and the median household income is $86,694, which is 15% above the national median.
Demographics
Schleicher County has a population of 2,381, making it the #3,086 most populous county in the US. The median age is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median.
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Geographic Mobility (Past Year)
Economy
The median household income in Schleicher County is $86,694, ranking #382 out of 3,222 counties — 15.4% above the national median. The poverty rate is 9.9% and unemployment stands at 5.4%.
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Housing
The median home value in Schleicher County is $122,700 (-56.5% vs national). Renters pay a median of $660/mo and the homeownership rate is 84.3%.
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Education
In Schleicher County, 18.4% of adults age 25+ hold a bachelor's degree or higher, which is 45.5% below the national average, ranking #2,285 out of 3,222 counties.
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Life expectancy in Schleicher County is 78.9 years. 25.6% of adults report poor or fair health and 23.1% lack health insurance. Data from County Health Rankings (2025).
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Substance Use
17.1% of adults in Schleicher County smoke , 39.7% are obese , and 20.1% report excessive drinking.
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Families & Children
22.2% of children in Schleicher County live in poverty . The teen birth rate is 20.4 per 1,000 females age 15–19.
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Civic & Transportation
Voter turnout in Schleicher County is 58.5%. The mean commute time is 33.4 min, which is 21.1% above the national average.
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In the 2024 presidential election, Schleicher County voted Republican with a margin of 64.5%. The vote was 17.3% Dem / 81.8% Rep. Compared to 2020, the margin shifted 1.6 toward Republicans .
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About Schleicher County, Texas
Schleicher County, Texas has a total population of 2,381, making it the 3,086th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Schleicher County is 39.9 years, which is 2.6% above the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Schleicher County is $86,694, which ranks #382 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 15.4% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 9.9%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.4%.
The median home value in Schleicher County is $122,700, 56.5% below the national median. Renters in Schleicher County pay a median gross rent of $660 per month. The homeownership rate is 84.3%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Schleicher County, 18.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 45.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 77.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 33.4 min.
Schleicher County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 53.2% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (41.8%) and Two or More Races (4.0%).
All data for Schleicher 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.