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Palo Pinto County, Texas
Palo Pinto County, Texas. Palo Pinto County had 30,791 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 8.4% since 2020, in line with Texas (+8.8%). It holds 8 places (5 cities, villages and boroughs and 3 census-designated) and 10 census tracts. GEOID 48363.
Palo Pinto County is the county of the Mineral Wells, TX micropolitan statistical area (the Census Bureau's July 2023 delineation).
Residents, July 2025 estimate
30,791
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 28,409 · ACS 2020-2024: 29,295
Median household income
$67,674
±$3,848 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$198,000
±$21,808 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,093
±$81 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Palo Pinto County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 28,409 residents in Palo Pinto County. The Census Bureau estimates 30,791 for July 1, 2025, up 8.4% since 2020, in line with Texas (+8.8%). The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 29,295 over 953 square miles of land.
| Measure | Palo Pinto County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 29,295 | 30,188,424 | +755 |
| Households | 11,234±257 | 10,992,816 | +979 |
| Average household size | 2.58±0.06 | 2.69 | −0.18 |
| Housing units | 15,206±31 | 12,128,515 | −298 |
Palo Pinto County's population since 2000
From 27,026 in 2000 to 30,791 in 2025: up 13.9%. 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 Palo Pinto County?
Palo Pinto County holds 8 places: 5 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places) and 3 census-designated places. The largest is Mineral Wells with 15,983 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Mineral Wells | 14,820 | $55,929 |
|---|---|---|
| Graford | 669 | $60,938 |
| Strawn | 540 | $48,350 |
| Gordon | 470 | $87,188 |
| SantoGEOID 4865780 | 347 | $104,107 |
| Palo PintoGEOID 4854876 | 276 | $50,278 |
| Mingus | 223 | $53,036 |
| BrazosGEOID 4810084 | 112 | not published |
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 Palo Pinto County?
The median resident of Palo Pinto County is 41.6 years old; 23.2% are under 18 and 20.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 73.0%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 20.6%. 5.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Palo Pinto County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 41.6±0.7 | 35.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.2%±0.2 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 20.5%±0.4 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 20.6% | 39.7% | +0.7 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 73.0%±0.8 pts | 39.1% | −2.0 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.3%±0.4 pts | 11.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.7%±0.3 pts | 5.5% | no clear change |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1%±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.9%±0.9 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3%±0.3 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.1%±1.0 pts | 17.6% | −1.9 pts |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 11.3%±1.4 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 8.1%±0.9 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 17.4%±1.5 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 18.2%±2.0 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 87.3%±1.4 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.8%±2.2 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 5.5%±1.2 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.7%±0.4 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 Palo Pinto County earn?
Half of Palo Pinto County's 11,234 households earn less than $67,674 a year (±$3,848), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $61,724 in 2024 dollars, so it rose by $5,950 after inflation. 16.7% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Palo Pinto County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $67,674±$3,848 | $78,476 | +$5,950 |
| Mean household income | $85,412±$4,547 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $32,739±$1,523 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 16.7%±2.5 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 20.8%±5.1 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.9%±2.3 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.8%±2.0 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 Palo Pinto County?
Owners occupy 71.0% of Palo Pinto County's occupied homes and renters 29.0%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $198,000 by its owner (±$21,808). The median renter pays $1,093 a month including utilities, and 37.8% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Palo Pinto County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $198,000±$21,808 | $283,800 | +$66,316 |
| Median gross rent | $1,093±$81 | $1,403 | +$108 |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 37.8%±6.3 pts | 42.3% | −13.0 pts |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,795±$119 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 71.0%±2.7 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 15,206±31 | 12,128,515 | −298 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 2.2%±1.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.4%±3.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.2%±2.5 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 16.2%±2.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.2%±1.0 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 9.9%±2.0 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 Palo Pinto County building?
Builders took permits for 22 new housing units across Palo Pinto County in 2025 (22 single-family), 0.7 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 Palo Pinto County get to work?
74.3% of Palo Pinto County's workers drive alone and 8.0% work from home. The average trip to work takes 28.7 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 6.1%.
| Measure | Palo Pinto County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 55.9%±2.1 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 6.1%±1.6 pts | 5.3% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 74.3%±3.0 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.7%±2.6 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1%±0.2 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 1.0%±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 8.0%±2.0 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 28.7 min±2.3 | 26.7 min | +3.9 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 Palo Pinto County's census tracts?
Palo Pinto County is divided into 10 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $36,017 (Tract 8) to $99,307 (Tract 3).
| Tract 148363000100 | 2,351±275 | $62,131 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 248363000200 | 2,466±276 | $77,422 |
| Tract 348363000300 | 3,859±382 | $99,307 |
| Tract 4.0148363000401 | 2,220±385 | $85,500 |
| Tract 4.0248363000402 | 4,041±393 | $75,144 |
| Tract 548363000500 | 1,834±375 | $79,583 |
| Tract 648363000600 | 3,515±508 | $55,577 |
| Tract 748363000700 | 3,867±406 | $58,911 |
| Tract 848363000800 | 2,575±337 | $36,017 |
| Tract 948363000900 | 2,567±375 | $52,941 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Palo Pinto County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 96th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 52nd of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 107th of 254 |
| Median household income | 102nd of 253 |
| Median home value | 87th of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 62nd of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 79th of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 163rd of 252 |
| Median age | 86th 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 Palo Pinto 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.