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Nolan County, Texas
Nolan County, Texas. Nolan County had 14,117 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 4.2% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. It holds 3 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs) and 5 census tracts. GEOID 48353.
Nolan County is the county of the Sweetwater, TX micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
14,117
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 14,738 · ACS 2020-2024: 14,454
Median household income
$50,747
±$3,546 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$96,300
±$9,521 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$913
±$80 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Nolan County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 14,738 residents in Nolan County. The Census Bureau estimates 14,117 for July 1, 2025, down 4.2% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 14,454 over 912 square miles of land.
| Measure | Nolan County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 14,454 | 30,188,424 | −450 |
| Households | 5,886±219 | 10,992,816 | +479 |
| Average household size | 2.39±0.09 | 2.69 | −0.32 |
| Housing units | 7,104±40 | 12,128,515 | no clear change |
Nolan County's population since 2000
From 15,802 in 2000 to 14,117 in 2025: down 10.7%. 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 Nolan County?
Nolan County holds 3 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Sweetwater with 10,141 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Sweetwater | 10,622 | $44,892 |
|---|---|---|
| Roscoe | 1,271 | $56,326 |
| Blackwell | 258 | $74,219 |
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 Nolan County?
The median resident of Nolan County is 39.3 years old; 25.4% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 53.8%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 37.4%. 4.5% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Nolan County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 39.3±1.2 | 35.6 | +1.8 |
| Under 18 years | 25.4% | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5%±0.5 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 37.4% | 39.7% | −0.3 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 53.8%±0.9 pts | 39.1% | −1.7 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.7%±1.0 pts | 11.9% | −2.9 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 5.1%±1.4 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 4.5%±1.3 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.0%±2.7 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.1%±1.3 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 19.7%±2.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 13.3%±2.1 pts | 17.1% | −5.7 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 84.1%±2.3 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 16.0%±2.5 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.4%±1.6 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.6%±1.1 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 Nolan County earn?
Half of Nolan County's 5,886 households earn less than $50,747 a year (±$3,546), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $56,042 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $5,295 after inflation. 22.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Nolan County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $50,747±$3,546 | $78,476 | −$5,295 |
| Mean household income | $74,510±$6,399 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,182±$2,375 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 22.5%±4.6 pts | 13.8% | +6.4 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 29.1%±8.7 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.7%±3.7 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 82.9%±3.1 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 Nolan County?
Owners occupy 68.1% of Nolan County's occupied homes and renters 31.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $96,300 by its owner (±$9,521). The median renter pays $913 a month including utilities, and 36.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Nolan County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $96,300±$9,521 | $283,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $913±$80 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.1%±8.7 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,424±$128 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 68.1%±4.1 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 7,104±40 | 12,128,515 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9%±0.9 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 9.4%±5.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 77.7%±3.4 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.5%±1.7 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.5%±0.3 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 11.8%±2.6 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 many new homes is Nolan County building?
Builders took permits for 8 new housing units across Nolan County in 2025 (8 single-family), 0.6 per 1,000 residents.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual county files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Nolan County get to work?
81.0% of Nolan County's workers drive alone and 3.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 18.3 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.0%.
| Measure | Nolan County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.1%±2.8 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.0%±2.2 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 81.0%±3.5 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 10.8%±2.4 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±0.8 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 2.1%±1.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.6%±1.5 pts | 14.4% | +2.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 18.3 min±2.0 | 26.7 min | no clear change |
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 Nolan County's census tracts?
Nolan County is divided into 5 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $37,298 (Tract 9503) to $111,341 (Tract 9501).
| Tract 950148353950100 | 1,980±247 | $111,341 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950248353950200 | 3,992±331 | $55,296 |
| Tract 950348353950300 | 2,174±268 | $37,298 |
| Tract 950448353950400 | 3,770±388 | $44,033 |
| Tract 950548353950500 | 2,538±187 | $62,850 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Nolan County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 141st of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 214th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 144th of 254 |
| Median household income | 222nd of 253 |
| Median home value | 219th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 146th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 21st of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 190th of 252 |
| Median age | 127th 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 Nolan 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.