Irion County, Texas Population 2026

Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 238th-largest in Texas

The population of Irion County, Texas is 1,432 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 238th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $58,125, the median home value is $152,600, and the median age is 50.5.

The population of Irion County has declined 5.5% since 2010 (1,615 → 1,526), a -0.40% annualized rate.

Irion County within Texas · Source: US Census TIGER/Line via us-atlas

1,432

Population

-0.40%

Annual growth

People / sq mi

$58,125

Median Income

$152,600

Median Home Value

Irion County covers 1,052 sq mi of land at 1.4 people per square mile.

About Irion County, TX

Homeownership is the standout figure in Irion County: 88.6% of homes are owner-occupied, higher than the national rate. Irion County is a county in Texas with a population of 1,432.

Median household income is $58,125, below the US median of $78,538. About 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level, below the national 12.4%. Median home value is $152,600, with typical rent around $1,028.

Roughly 22.1% of adults have a bachelor’s, below the national 35.0%. About 7.6% of the workforce is home-based, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 25 minutes each way.

The ownership rate anchors the housing story in Irion County, and tends to move with the age structure and home-value figures above.

Irion County Population History (2010-2024)

The county of Irion County had a population of 1,615 in 2010 and 1,526 in 2024, a -5.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 1,621 in 2013. Average annual growth rate: -0.39%.

Irion County population, 2010–2024 · Source: U.S. Census Bureau — decennial census & Population Estimates

1,526

Population (2024)

1,615

Population (2010)

1,621

Peak (2013)

-0.39%

Avg Annual Growth

Year	Population	Change	Annual %	Source
2010	1,615	-	-	estimate
2011	1,601	-14	-0.87%	estimate
2012	1,582	-19	-1.19%	estimate
2013	1,621	+39	+2.47%	estimate
2014	1,586	-35	-2.16%	estimate
2015	1,555	-31	-1.95%	estimate
2016	1,575	+20	+1.29%	estimate
2017	1,523	-52	-3.30%	estimate
2018	1,541	+18	+1.18%	estimate
2019	1,565	+24	+1.56%	estimate
2020	1,512	-53	-3.39%	estimate
2021	1,536	+24	+1.59%	estimate
2022	1,544	+8	+0.52%	estimate
2023	1,563	+19	+1.23%	estimate
2024	1,526	-37	-2.37%	estimate

Race & Ethnicity

White	69.3%
Black or African American	0.0%
Asian	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino (any race)	0.3%
Two or More Races	0.0%

Age & Sex

50.5

Median Age

52.0%

Female

48.0%

Male

21.7%

Age 65+

Age Distribution

Under 5

3.8%

5–9

5.6%

10–14

11.1%

15–19

5.0%

20–24

0.0%

25–34

11.6%

35–44

9.8%

45–54

11.0%

55–59

13.5%

60–64

6.8%

65–74

13.7%

75–84

4.9%

85+

3.1%

Children (under 15): 20.5% · Seniors (65+): 21.7%

Income & Poverty

Median household income	$58,125$-18,167 vs state
Mean household income	$78,001
Per-capita income	$32,883
Poverty rate	7.6%-2.9% vs state
Unemployment rate	0.4%
Employment-to-population	57.3%

Top Industries by Employment

Agriculture

23.9%

Professional & business services

21.6%

Public administration

8.9%

Retail trade

8.6%

Education & health care

6.4%

Finance & real estate

6.4%

Arts, entertainment & food

5.2%

Manufacturing

4.5%

The largest employment sector in Irion County is agriculture, accounting for 23.9% of workers.

How residents commute

0.0%

Drive alone

6.6%

Carpool

84.6%

Public transit

7.6%

Work from home

25.3 min

Avg commute

Housing

$152,600$-107,800 vs state

Median home value

$1,028

Median rent

88.6%

Homeownership rate

795

Total housing units

76.2%

Occupied

23.8%

Vacant

11.4%

Renter-occupied

Social & access

85.4%

With health insurance

91.3%

With broadband internet

10.8%

Foreign-born

6.7%

Veterans (18+)

14.7%

With a disability

77.1%

Speak language other than English at home

Education

89.2%

High School+

22.1%

Bachelor's+

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Frequently Asked Questions

Irion County, Texas has a population of 1,432 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 238th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 1 people per square mile.

The population of Irion County has declined 5.5% since 2010 (1,615 → 1,526), a -0.40% annualized rate.

The median household income in Irion County, Texas is $58,125, with mean (average) household income of $78,001 and per-capita income of $32,883. 7.6% of residents live below the federal poverty level.

In Irion County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (69.3%), Hispanic or Latino (0.3%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.

The median age in Irion County, Texas is 50.5 years. Residents are 52.0% female and 48.0% male.

The median home value in Irion County is $152,600 and median monthly rent is $1,028. 88.6% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 795 total housing units, 23.8% of which are vacant.

The largest employment sector in Irion County, Texas is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 23.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.4%.

Houston is among the largest cities associated with Irion County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.