Scurry County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48415 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 16,488 | — | #2,072 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,039 | -20.1% | #2,080 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 36.9 years | -5.1% | #2,768 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $113,800 | -59.6% | #2,790 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,020 | -12.3% | #929 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.6% | -8.0% | #1,159 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Scurry County has a population of 16,488, making it the #2,072 most populous county in the US. The median age is 36.9 years, which is 5.1% below the national median.
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The median household income in Scurry County is $60,039, ranking #2,080 out of 3,222 counties — 20.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 11.6% and unemployment stands at 2.4%.
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The median home value in Scurry County is $113,800 (-59.6% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,020/mo and the homeownership rate is 76.8%.
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83.2% of residents in Scurry County have health insurance coverage, which is 9.2% below the national rate.
About Scurry County, Texas
Scurry County, Texas has a total population of 16,488, making it the 2,072nd most populous county in the United States. The median age in Scurry County is 36.9 years, which is 5.1% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Scurry County is $60,039, which ranks #2,080 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 20.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.6%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 2.4%.
The median home value in Scurry County is $113,800, 59.6% below the national median. Renters in Scurry County pay a median gross rent of $1,020 per month. The homeownership rate is 76.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Scurry County, 13.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 61.4% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 83.2% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 22.0 min.
Scurry County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 49.0% of the population, followed by Hispanic or Latino (43.3%) and Black (non-Hispanic) (3.3%).
All data for Scurry 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.