County · Texas
Fisher County, Texas
Fisher County, Texas. Fisher County had 3,692 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). It holds 5 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs and 2 census-designated) and 2 census tracts. GEOID 48151.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
3,692
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 3,672 · ACS 2020-2024: 3,655
Median household income
$65,533
±$2,822 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$78,600
±$13,186 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$601
±$58 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Fisher County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 3,672 residents in Fisher County. The Census Bureau estimates 3,692 for July 1, 2025, up 0.5% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 3,655 over 899 square miles of land.
| Measure | Fisher County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 3,655 | 30,188,424 | −201 |
| Households | 1,564±98 | 10,992,816 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.31±0.14 | 2.69 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,016±82 | 12,128,515 | −194 |
Fisher County's population since 2000
From 4,344 in 2000 to 3,692 in 2025: down 15.0%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); PEP Vintage 2025 (CO-EST2025); 2020 Census · Check it at data.census.gov
What cities and towns are in Fisher County?
Fisher County holds 5 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 2 census-designated places. The largest is Rotan with 1,333 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 place-by-county parts · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Fisher County?
The median resident of Fisher County is 40.5 years old; 22.7% are under 18 and 20.8% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 64.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 28.0%. 2.7% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Fisher County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 40.5±2.8 | 35.6 | −4.1 |
| Under 18 years | 22.7%±1.7 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.8%±2.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 28.0%±3.7 pts | 39.7% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 64.2%±3.8 pts | 39.1% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 3.4%±1.4 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.5 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±1.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6%±1.0 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 2.7%±1.6 pts | 17.6% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 13.8%±2.9 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.8%±2.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 17.7%±2.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 11.7%±2.8 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 91.3%±2.8 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.1%±2.5 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.8%±1.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.6%±0.5 pts | 2.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Fisher County earn?
Half of Fisher County's 1,564 households earn less than $65,533 a year (±$2,822), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $56,792 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $8,741 after inflation. 13.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Fisher County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $65,533±$2,822 | $78,476 | +$8,741 |
| Mean household income | $75,643±$5,786 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,835±$2,534 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.7%±3.2 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.3%±5.9 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 13.9%±3.5 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 85.4%±4.0 pts | 91.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Fisher County?
Owners occupy 80.4% of Fisher County's occupied homes and renters 19.6%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $78,600 by its owner (±$13,186). The median renter pays $601 a month including utilities, and 24.0% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Fisher County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $78,600±$13,186 | $283,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $601±$58 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 24.0%±14.6 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,244±$161 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 80.4%±4.8 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,016±82 | 12,128,515 | −194 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 3.2%±3.0 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 8.9%±9.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.2%±3.3 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 10.5%±3.1 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.2%±0.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.2%±2.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How do people in Fisher County get to work?
86.0% of Fisher County's workers drive alone and 4.1% work from home. The average trip to work takes 24.6 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.7%.
| Measure | Fisher County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 58.5%±3.5 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.7%±2.3 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 86.0%±3.2 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 6.1%±2.8 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±3.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.5%±2.3 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 4.1%±1.8 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.6 min±3.5 | 26.7 min | +4.6 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What are Fisher County's census tracts?
Fisher County is divided into 2 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $59,179 (Tract 9504) to $69,926 (Tract 9503).
| Tract 950348151950300 | 1,772±151 | $69,926 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950448151950400 | 1,883±151 | $59,179 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Fisher County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 209th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 163rd of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 205th of 254 |
| Median household income | 122nd of 253 |
| Median home value | 239th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 236th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 135th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 171st of 252 |
| Median age | 108th of 254 |
Source: PlainCities ranks from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Fisher County are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' school search.