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Terry County, Texas
Terry County, Texas. Terry County had 11,720 residents in 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 0.9% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. It holds 3 places (3 cities, villages and boroughs) and 3 census tracts. GEOID 48445.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
11,720
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 11,831 · ACS 2020-2024: 11,629
Median household income
$44,100
±$2,716 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$105,400
±$11,599 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$817
±$62 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
How many people live in Terry County, and is it growing?
The 2020 Census counted 11,831 residents in Terry County. The Census Bureau estimates 11,720 for July 1, 2025, down 0.9% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey puts the population at 11,629 over 889 square miles of land.
| Measure | Terry County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 11,629 | 30,188,424 | −899 |
| Households | 4,297±173 | 10,992,816 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.54±0.10 | 2.69 | −0.30 |
| Housing units | 4,789±25 | 12,128,515 | no clear change |
Terry County's population since 2000
From 12,761 in 2000 to 11,720 in 2025: down 8.2%. 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 Terry County?
Terry County holds 3 places: 3 cities, villages and boroughs (incorporated places). The largest is Brownfield with 8,762 residents (2025 estimate). Places that cross a county line are listed with the share of their 2020 residents who live in this county.
| Brownfield | 8,936 | $42,150 |
|---|---|---|
| Meadow | 601 | $49,342 |
| WellmanGEOID 4877164 | 230 | $122,411 |
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 Terry County?
The median resident of Terry County is 37.0 years old; 27.7% are under 18 and 16.2% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 56.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 37.7%. 10.1% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Terry County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.0±1.3 | 35.6 | +2.4 |
| Under 18 years | 27.7%±0.4 pts | 25.0% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.2%±1.1 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 56.9% | 39.7% | +1.9 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 37.7%±0.2 pts | 39.1% | −1.8 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 2.9%±1.1 pts | 11.9% | −1.7 pts |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.2%±0.2 pts | 5.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.4%±0.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9%±1.2 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0%±0.4 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 10.1%±2.3 pts | 17.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 42.2%±4.2 pts | 35.1% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9%±2.0 pts | 6.2% | – |
| With a disability | 15.4%±2.7 pts | 12.3% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 26.9%±5.1 pts | 17.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 78.2%±4.1 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 9.8%±2.5 pts | 33.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 2.7%±1.3 pts | 12.3% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.3%±0.3 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 Terry County earn?
Half of Terry County's 4,297 households earn less than $44,100 a year (±$2,716), against $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $54,922 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $10,822 after inflation. 18.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Terry County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $44,100±$2,716 | $78,476 | −$10,822 |
| Mean household income | $69,173±$6,852 | $109,933 | – |
| Per capita income | $24,113±$2,342 | $40,752 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 18.3%±4.1 pts | 13.8% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 22.5%±10.6 pts | 18.7% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 26.7%±5.4 pts | 11.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.0%±3.7 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 Terry County?
Owners occupy 66.5% of Terry County's occupied homes and renters 33.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $105,400 by its owner (±$11,599). The median renter pays $817 a month including utilities, and 47.2% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Terry County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $105,400±$11,599 | $283,800 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $817±$62 | $1,403 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 47.2%±11.3 pts | 42.3% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,429±$85 | $2,106 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 66.5%±5.9 pts | 62.6% | no clear change |
| Housing units | 4,789±25 | 12,128,515 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 1.7%±2.5 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 0.1%±0.3 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 85.9%±3.4 pts | 64.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.0%±3.2 pts | 6.4% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 1.6%±1.6 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 3.8%±2.7 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 Terry County building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units across Terry County in 2025 (0 single-family), 0.0 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 Terry County get to work?
75.9% of Terry County's workers drive alone and 3.6% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.8 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 4.5%.
| Measure | Terry County | Texas | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.3%±3.6 pts | 65.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.5%±2.0 pts | 5.3% | −4.7 pts |
| Drove alone to work | 75.9%±5.3 pts | 71.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 19.2%±5.7 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0%±1.1 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Walked | 0.9%±1.1 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 3.6%±2.1 pts | 14.4% | no clear change |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.8 min±3.0 | 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 Terry County's census tracts?
Terry County is divided into 3 census tracts. Among those with a reliable estimate, median household income runs from $38,125 (Tract 9503) to $78,438 (Tract 9501).
| Tract 950148445950100 | 2,479±221 | $78,438 |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 950348445950300 | 1,884±269 | $38,125 |
| Tract 950448445950400 | 7,266±329 | $43,822 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) · Check it at data.census.gov
How does Terry County compare with Texas's other counties?
| Measure | Rank |
|---|---|
| Population | 156th of 253 |
| Growth 2020-2025 | 185th of 254 |
| Residents per square mile | 156th of 254 |
| Median household income | 241st of 253 |
| Median home value | 201st of 247 |
| Median gross rent | 189th of 245 |
| Poverty rate | 52nd of 240 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 245th of 252 |
| Median age | 166th 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 Terry 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.