Palo Pinto County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 96th-largest in Texas
The population of Palo Pinto County, Texas is 28,920 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 96th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $64,972, the median home value is $167,300, and the median age is 41.1.
The population of Palo Pinto County has grown 7.6% since 2010 (28,093 → 30,231), a +0.53% annualized rate.
28,920
Population
+0.53%
Annual growth
30
People / sq mi
$64,972
Median Income
$167,300
Median Home Value
Palo Pinto County covers 953 sq mi of land at 30.4 people per square mile.
About Palo Pinto County, TX
Palo Pinto County is a county in Texas with a population of 28,920. It ranks #96 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 41.1, older than the national median. The population is 49.3% male and 50.7% female.
The median household income in Palo Pinto County is $64,972, below the US median of $74,580. 12.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $167,300, with monthly rent averaging $1,024. The homeownership rate of 69.2% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Palo Pinto County reflects 18.7% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 6.8% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 29.2 minutes each way.
Palo Pinto County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Palo Pinto County had a population of 28,093 in 2010 and 30,231 in 2024, a 7.6% growth over 14 years. The peak was 30,231 in 2024. Average annual growth rate: 0.53%.
30,231
Population (2024)
28,093
Population (2010)
30,231
Peak (2024)
0.53%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 28,093 |
| 2011 | 28,059 |
| 2012 | 27,862 |
| 2013 | 27,878 |
| 2014 | 28,033 |
| 2015 | 27,963 |
| 2016 | 28,131 |
| 2017 | 28,554 |
| 2018 | 28,843 |
| 2019 | 29,114 |
| 2020 | 28,450 |
| 2021 | 28,739 |
| 2022 | 29,292 |
| 2023 | 29,762 |
| 2024 | 30,231 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 82.2% |
| Black or African American | 2.5% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 1.9% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
41.1
Median Age
50.7%
Female
49.3%
Male
20.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 19.4% · Seniors (65+): 20.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $64,972$-11,320 vs state |
| Mean household income | $83,595 |
| Per-capita income | $32,196 |
| Poverty rate | 12.3%+1.8% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 4.4% |
| Employment-to-population | 53.2% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Palo Pinto County is professional & business services, accounting for 19.6% of workers.
How residents commute
0.3%
Drive alone
0.8%
Carpool
76.1%
Public transit
6.8%
Work from home
29.2 min
Avg commute
Housing
$167,300$-93,100 vs state
Median home value
$1,024
Median rent
69.2%
Homeownership rate
15,147
Total housing units
72.3%
Occupied
27.7%
Vacant
30.8%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
79.9%
With health insurance
93.8%
With broadband internet
20.2%
Foreign-born
8.4%
Veterans (18+)
16.8%
With a disability
87.2%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
86.1%
High School+
18.7%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Palo Pinto County, Texas has a population of 28,920 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 96th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 30 people per square mile.
The population of Palo Pinto County has grown 7.6% since 2010 (28,093 → 30,231), a +0.53% annualized rate.
The median household income in Palo Pinto County, Texas is $64,972, with mean (average) household income of $83,595 and per-capita income of $32,196. 12.3% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Palo Pinto County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (82.2%), Black or African American (2.5%), Hispanic or Latino (1.9%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Palo Pinto County, Texas is 41.1 years. Residents are 50.7% female and 49.3% male.
The median home value in Palo Pinto County is $167,300 and median monthly rent is $1,024. 69.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 15,147 total housing units, 27.7% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Palo Pinto County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 19.6% of workers. The unemployment rate is 4.4%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Palo Pinto 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.