Palo Pinto County Summary

Life in Palo Pinto County research summary. HomeSnacks has been researching the quality of life in Palo Pinto County over the past eight years using Census data, FBI crime data, cost of living data, and other primary sources. Based on the most recently available data, we found the following about life in Palo Pinto County:

  • The population in Palo Pinto County is 28,920.

  • The median home value in Palo Pinto County is $276,844.

  • The median income in Palo Pinto County is $64,972.

  • The median rent in Palo Pinto County is $1,024.

  • The unemployment rate in Palo Pinto County is 7.6%.

  • The poverty rate in Palo Pinto County is 17.0%.

  • The average high in Palo Pinto County is 82.6° and there are 78.7 inches of rainfall annually.

Cities & Towns in Palo Pinto County

List Of Cities & Towns in Palo Pinto County

Mineral Wells, TX Population 15,130

Graford, TX Population 632

Strawn, TX Population 618

Gordon, TX Population 460

Mingus, TX Population 312

Palo Pinto, TX Population 197

Map Of Palo Pinto County

Palo Pinto County, TX Weather

  • The average high in Palo Pinto County is 82.6°.

  • There are 71.67 nice days each year.

  • Expect an average of 78.7 inches of rain each year with 1.0 inches of snow.

  • There is an average of 6:48 hours of sun each day in Palo Pinto County.

StatPalo Pinto County
Mean High82.6
Nice Days71.67
Rainfall78.7
Snowfall1.0
Sunny Hours6:48
82.6°
Average High
78.7
Inches of Rain

Palo Pinto County Photos

Downtown Mineral Wells
Source: Wikipedia User Phleavelle | CC BY-SA 4.0
Historic Post Office In Mineral Wellsc Texas
Source: Wikipedia User Kairos14 | CC BY-SA 4.0
Deutsches Weintor Scbcdseite Jere Gill
Source: Wikipedia User Ouk eidos | CC BY-SA 3.0
Mineral Wellsc Txc Sign Picture
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn at en.wikip | GFDL
Former Baker Hotel In Mineral Wellsc Tx Picture
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Famous Mineral Water Co
Source: Wikipedia User Billy Hathorn at en.wikip | GFDL

Palo Pinto County Demographics

Population over time in Palo Pinto County

The current population in Palo Pinto County is 28,920. The population has decreased -0.8% from 2019.

Year Population % Change
2023 28,303 -1.7%
2022 28,792 0.9%
2021 28,540 -

Gender in Palo Pinto County

  • Palo Pinto County is 50.7% female with 14,659 female residents.

  • Palo Pinto County is 49.3% male with 14,261 male residents.

Female
50.7% (14,659)
Male
49.3% (14,261)
Gender Palo Pinto County TX USA
Female 50.7% 50.1% 50.5%
Male 49.3% 49.9% 49.5%

Race / Ethnicity in Palo Pinto County

Palo Pinto County is:

  • 73.3% White with 21,205 White residents.

  • 2.5% African American with 737 African American residents.

  • 0.1% American Indian with 42 American Indian residents.

  • 0.9% Asian with 250 Asian residents.

  • 0.0% Hawaiian with 0 Hawaiian residents.

  • 0.4% Other with 107 Other residents.

  • 2.5% Two Or More with 733 Two Or More residents.

  • 20.2% Hispanic with 5,846 Hispanic residents.

White
73.3% (21,205)
African American
2.5% (737)
American Indian
0.1% (42)
Asian
0.9% (250)
Hawaiian
0.0% (0)
Other
0.4% (107)
Two Or More
2.5% (733)
Hispanic
20.2% (5,846)

Table: Palo Pinto County By Race

Race Palo Pinto County TX USA
White 73.3% 39.9% 58.2%
African American 2.5% 11.9% 12.0%
American Indian 0.1% 0.2% 0.5%
Asian 0.9% 5.3% 5.7%
Hawaiian 0.0% 0.1% 0.2%
Other 0.4% 0.4% 0.5%
Two Or More 2.5% 2.9% 3.9%
Hispanic 20.2% 39.5% 19.0%

Household Income For Palo Pinto County, Texas

  • 6.5% of households in Palo Pinto County earn Less than $10,000.

  • 2.8% of households in Palo Pinto County earn $10,000 to $14,999.

  • 8.6% of households in Palo Pinto County earn $15,000 to $24,999.

  • 7.3% of households in Palo Pinto County earn $25,000 to $34,999.

  • 13.7% of households in Palo Pinto County earn $35,000 to $49,999.

  • 17.9% of households in Palo Pinto County earn $50,000 to $74,999.

  • 16.6% of households in Palo Pinto County earn $75,000 to $99,999.

  • 15.3% of households in Palo Pinto County earn $100,000 to $149,999.

  • 5.3% of households in Palo Pinto County earn $150,000 to $199,999.

  • 5.9% of households in Palo Pinto County earn $200,000 or more.

Less than $10,000
6.5% (1,869)
$10,000 to $14,999
2.8% (823)
$15,000 to $24,999
8.6% (2,479)
$25,000 to $34,999
7.3% (2,123)
$35,000 to $49,999
13.7% (3,956)
$50,000 to $74,999
17.9% (5,186)
$75,000 to $99,999
16.6% (4,787)
$100,000 to $149,999
15.3% (4,436)
$150,000 to $199,999
5.3% (1,539)
$200,000 or more
5.9% (1,716)
Income Palo Pinto County TX USA
Less than $10,000 6.5% 5.0% 4.9%
$10,000 to $14,999 2.8% 3.4% 3.6%
$15,000 to $24,999 8.6% 6.5% 6.6%
$25,000 to $34,999 7.3% 7.0% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 13.7% 10.9% 10.4%
$50,000 to $74,999 17.9% 16.4% 15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999 16.6% 12.8% 12.7%
$100,000 to $149,999 15.3% 17.2% 17.4%
$150,000 to $199,999 5.3% 9.1% 9.3%
$200,000 or more 5.9% 11.7% 12.6%

Highest level of educational attainment in Palo Pinto County for adults over 25

  • 6.0% of adults in Palo Pinto County completed < 9th grade.

  • 8.0% of adults in Palo Pinto County completed 9-12th grade.

  • 36.0% of adults in Palo Pinto County completed high school / ged.

  • 24.0% of adults in Palo Pinto County completed some college.

  • 8.0% of adults in Palo Pinto County completed associate's degree.

  • 12.0% of adults in Palo Pinto County completed bachelor's degree.

  • 6.0% of adults in Palo Pinto County completed master's degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Palo Pinto County completed professional degree.

  • 0.0% of adults in Palo Pinto County completed doctorate degree.

< 9th Grade
6% (1,735)
9-12th Grade
8% (2,313)
High School / GED
36% (10,411)
Some College
24% (6,940)
Associate's Degree
8% (2,313)
Bachelor's Degree
12% (3,470)
Master's Degree
6% (1,735)
Professional Degree
0% (0)
Doctorate Degree
0% (0)
Education Palo Pinto County TX USA
< 9th Grade 6% 7% 5%
9-12th Grade 8% 7% 6%
High School / GED 36% 24% 26%
Some College 24% 21% 19%
Associate's Degree 8% 8% 9%
Bachelor's Degree 12% 21% 21%
Master's Degree 6% 9% 10%
Professional Degree 0% 2% 2%
Doctorate Degree 0% 1% 2%

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