Cochran County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 228th-largest in Texas
The population of Cochran County, Texas is 2,520 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 228th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $42,137, the median home value is $57,700, and the median age is 38.7.
The population of Cochran County has declined 17.9% since 2010 (3,147 → 2,583), a -1.40% annualized rate.
2,520
Population
-1.40%
Annual growth
3
People / sq mi
$42,137
Median Income
$57,700
Median Home Value
Cochran County covers 775 sq mi of land at 3.3 people per square mile.
About Cochran County, TX
Housing cost is the defining feature of Cochran County: the median home is valued at $57,700. Cochran County is a county in Texas with a population of 2,520.
Money is tight relative to the rest of US counties: the median household earns just $42,137, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is pronounced — at 20.9%, poverty is near the top of the range for US counties, above the national 12.4%. Housing costs are among the lowest of comparable places: a median home value of $57,700, with typical rent around $738.
Cochran County is among the least college-educated US counties, at 10.7% — below the national 35.0%. Home-based work is uncommon, at 2.5%, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 22 minutes each way.
Cochran County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Cochran County had a population of 3,147 in 2010 and 2,583 in 2024, a -17.9% growth over 14 years. The peak was 3,147 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.36%.
2,583
Population (2024)
3,147
Population (2010)
3,147
Peak (2010)
-1.36%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,147 |
| 2011 | 3,083 |
| 2012 | 3,029 |
| 2013 | 3,013 |
| 2014 | 2,948 |
| 2015 | 2,979 |
| 2016 | 2,913 |
| 2017 | 2,847 |
| 2018 | 2,816 |
| 2019 | 2,825 |
| 2020 | 2,564 |
| 2021 | 2,483 |
| 2022 | 2,551 |
| 2023 | 2,571 |
| 2024 | 2,583 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 47.8% |
| Black or African American | 7.3% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.3% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
38.7
Median Age
47.7%
Female
52.3%
Male
16.8%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 21.1% · Seniors (65+): 16.8%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $42,137$-34,155 vs state |
| Mean household income | $60,297 |
| Per-capita income | $23,292 |
| Poverty rate | 20.9%+10.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 3.5% |
| Employment-to-population | 52.9% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Cochran County is professional & business services, accounting for 20.7% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
0.9%
Carpool
73.8%
Public transit
2.5%
Work from home
22.3 min
Avg commute
Housing
$57,700$-202,700 vs state
Median home value
$738
Median rent
65.3%
Homeownership rate
1,260
Total housing units
75.3%
Occupied
24.7%
Vacant
34.7%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
78.9%
With health insurance
90.0%
With broadband internet
12.6%
Foreign-born
6.1%
Veterans (18+)
20.1%
With a disability
53.3%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
71.7%
High School+
10.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cochran County, Texas has a population of 2,520 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 228th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 3 people per square mile.
The population of Cochran County has declined 17.9% since 2010 (3,147 → 2,583), a -1.40% annualized rate.
The median household income in Cochran County, Texas is $42,137, with mean (average) household income of $60,297 and per-capita income of $23,292. 20.9% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Cochran County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (47.8%), Black or African American (7.3%), Hispanic or Latino (1.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Cochran County, Texas is 38.7 years. Residents are 47.7% female and 52.3% male.
The median home value in Cochran County is $57,700 and median monthly rent is $738. 65.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,260 total housing units, 24.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Cochran County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 20.7% of workers. The unemployment rate is 3.5%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Cochran County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.