Stonewall County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 243rd-largest in Texas
The population of Stonewall County, Texas is 1,244 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 243rd-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $61,250, the median home value is $54,700, and the median age is 46.5.
The population of Stonewall County has declined 17.4% since 2010 (1,496 → 1,235), a -1.36% annualized rate.
1,244
Population
-1.36%
Annual growth
1
People / sq mi
$61,250
Median Income
$54,700
Median Home Value
Stonewall County covers 916 sq mi of land at 1.4 people per square mile.
About Stonewall County, TX
Housing cost is the defining feature of Stonewall County: the median home is valued at $54,700. With 1,244 residents, Stonewall County is a county in Texas.
Median household income is $61,250, below the US median of $78,538. Hardship is rare relative to US counties: a poverty rate of just 3.4%, below the national 12.4%. Home prices sit near the bottom of the range at $54,700, with typical rent around $620.
Degree attainment is on the lower side for US counties: 14.1% of adults hold a bachelor’s degree, below the national 35.0%. Almost everyone commutes — only 0.7% work from home, below the national 14.0%, and the average commute runs about 17 minutes each way.
Stonewall County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Stonewall County had a population of 1,496 in 2010 and 1,235 in 2024, a -17.4% growth over 14 years. The peak was 1,496 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.34%.
1,235
Population (2024)
1,496
Population (2010)
1,496
Peak (2010)
-1.34%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 1,496 |
| 2011 | 1,463 |
| 2012 | 1,452 |
| 2013 | 1,418 |
| 2014 | 1,388 |
| 2015 | 1,400 |
| 2016 | 1,404 |
| 2017 | 1,374 |
| 2018 | 1,345 |
| 2019 | 1,336 |
| 2020 | 1,245 |
| 2021 | 1,213 |
| 2022 | 1,218 |
| 2023 | 1,220 |
| 2024 | 1,235 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 92.2% |
| Black or African American | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
46.5
Median Age
52.3%
Female
47.7%
Male
25.6%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 17.9% · Seniors (65+): 25.6%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $61,250$-15,042 vs state |
| Mean household income | $113,326 |
| Per-capita income | $41,521 |
| Poverty rate | 3.4%-7.1% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 1.7% |
| Employment-to-population | 60.3% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Stonewall County is agriculture, accounting for 29.9% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
3.3%
Carpool
88.8%
Public transit
0.7%
Work from home
16.8 min
Avg commute
Housing
$54,700$-205,700 vs state
Median home value
$620
Median rent
85.9%
Homeownership rate
733
Total housing units
64.9%
Occupied
35.1%
Vacant
14.1%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
85.8%
With health insurance
88.7%
With broadband internet
15.7%
Foreign-born
6.6%
Veterans (18+)
17.2%
With a disability
90.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
84.5%
High School+
14.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Stonewall County, Texas has a population of 1,244 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 243rd-largest county in Texas. Population density is 1 people per square mile.
The population of Stonewall County has declined 17.4% since 2010 (1,496 → 1,235), a -1.36% annualized rate.
The median household income in Stonewall County, Texas is $61,250, with mean (average) household income of $113,326 and per-capita income of $41,521. 3.4% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Stonewall County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (92.2%), Black or African American (0.6%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Stonewall County, Texas is 46.5 years. Residents are 52.3% female and 47.7% male.
The median home value in Stonewall County is $54,700 and median monthly rent is $620. 85.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 733 total housing units, 35.1% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Stonewall County, Texas is agriculture, forestry, fishing, and mining, employing 29.9% of workers. The unemployment rate is 1.7%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Stonewall 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.