Armstrong County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Armstrong County, Texas, including popular demographics data like median age, number of households, household income, gender, employment and unemployment rates, occupations, religion, and more.

We are using the latest American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year survey data from the US Census Bureau, which is accurate up to 2021.

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Population

There is a lot of data that lets us see how many people live in Armstrong County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Armstrong County, Texas. The estimated population of Armstrong County, Texas is 1,980 people, with a median age of 40.4.

We can look at the total population in Armstrong County over the last 5 years to see how much it has changed.

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,980
+1.54%
+2.64%
2020
1,950
 -1.17% -
2019
1,973
+2.97%
-
2018
1,916
 -0.67% -
2017
1,929
 - -

Population of Armstrong County, Texas by Race and Ethnicity

We can also look at how the population has changed over the last 5 years by each of the race/ethnicity types as defined by the US Census Bureau.

Race 2021 2017 Change
White
88.2%
86.6%
 +1.85%
Black/African American
0.7%
1.2%
 -41.67%
Native
1.1%
1.3%
 -15.38%
Hispanic
8.7%
10%
 -13.00%
Asian
0.2%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
1.2%
0.8%
 +50.00%
Other
0%
0%
 0.00%

This data can be very important for a number of reasons, including social and economic research, planning and development, and marketing to a multi-cultural population.

Note that the Native group includes both Native American and Alaskan Native people.

Population of Armstrong County, Texas by Age and Gender

The age and gender of a population is another interesting demographic statistic because it lets us track trends in the population over time. For example, we can see how the population has changed over the last 5 years by median age as a total, and also by male and female.

Year Total Male Female
2021 40.4 -3.12% 41.1 -6.16% 39.8 -1.97%
2020 41.7 -9.35% 43.8 +1.15% 40.6 -14.16%
2019 46 -0.65% 43.3 -3.78% 47.3 -2.47%
2018 46.3 +0.87% 45 +2.97% 48.5 -2.61%
2017 45.9 - 43.7 - 49.8 -

The median age of Armstrong County, Texas gives you an idea of the age distribution, with half of the population being older than the median age and half being younger.

This can then be used to infer and compare against birth rates, parent ages, and more metrics to understand the population. For example, an increasing median age indicates an aging population, which can be a sign of a declining population in terms of birth rates and workforce participation.

Age 2021 2017
(Years) Male Female Male Female
0 to 9 90 7.66% 126 +33.71% 84 167
10 to 19 148 6.74% 91 +59.45% 142 152
20 to 29 79 +49.18% 51 +100.81% 108 97
30 to 39 131 -27.58% 97 +27.82% 95 121
40 to 49 158 -28.86% 114 -5.57% 116 104
50 to 59 149 -33.62% 179 -44.44% 102 111
60 to 69 111 +25.01% 137 +5.21% 141 143
70+ 108 +16.92% 160 +6.27% 127 170

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Armstrong County, Texas is $71,136.00.

In simple terms, the median income is the middle income of a group of people. Half of the people in the group make more than the median income, and half make less. The median income is a good indicator of the overall income of a group of people, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more.

Median Income by Age

We can also look at the median income by age to see how the median income varies by age, and how it compares to the overall median income for Armstrong County.

  • Under 25
    $67,500.00
  • 25 to 44
    $105,938.00
  • 45 to 64
    $88,333.00
  • 65 and over
    $52,773.00

Average Household Income

Whenever we ask what is the average household income in Armstrong County, we are actually talking about the mean household income.

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Armstrong County, and then dividing that number by the total number of households. This is a good way to get a general idea of the average income of a group of people, but it can be skewed by a very high or very low incomes.

The average household income of Armstrong County, Texas is currently $84,193.00.

In terms of accurately summarizing income at a geographic level, the median income is a better metric than the average income because it isn't affected by a small number of very high or very low incomes.

If you had an area where the average income was greater than the median, it can mean that there is significant income inequality, with income being concentrated in a small number of wealthy households.

4.66% of households in Armstrong County are classed as high income households (making $200,000+ per year).

Household Income Tiers

The US Census Bureau divides households into income tiers based on the median income for the area. This is a good way to compare the income of Armstrong County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    12.99%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    16.10%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    23.02%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    16.81%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    20.90%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    5.51%
  • $200,000 or more
    4.66%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Armstrong County is $31,626.00.

Per capita income is the average income of a person in a given area. It is calculated by dividing the total income of Armstrong County by the total population of Armstrong County.

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Armstrong County, Texas, including people like children, the elderly, unemployed people, retired people, and more.

Education Levels

We can also look at the education levels in Armstrong County to see how many people have a high school degree, a bachelor's degree, or a graduate degree.

Educational attainment is a good indicator of the overall education level of a population, and can be used to compare against other metrics such as the average income, per capita income, and more to see how education levels affect income, unemployment rates, and more.

  • Master's degree or higher
    13.25%
  • Bachelor's degree
    30.58%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    11.42%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    44.75%
  • Less than high school diploma
    0.00%

Employment

Employment rates are all based around the total population in Armstrong County that are over the age of 16.

The total population of Armstrong County over the age of 16 is 1,512.

Of those people, a total of 58.50% are working or actively looking for work. This is called the labor force participation rate.

The participation rate is a useful market measure because it shows the relative amount of labor resources available to the economy.

The employment to total population rate in Armstrong County is 57.50%.

Employment by Age

We can look at the employment rates by age to see how it compares to the overall employment rate.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
16 to 19 years 77 54.50% 14.30%
20 to 24 years 130 82.30% 0.00%
25 to 29 years 75 81.30% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 102 73.50% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 225 98.20% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 190 76.80% 2.10%
55 to 59 years 132 50.00% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 126 81.00% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 285 21.80% 0.00%
75 years and over 170 1.80% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Armstrong County. The table below shows the rates for each of the ethnicity groups types defined by the US Census Bureau.

Age Population Participation Unemployment Rate
White 1,400 60.20% 1.10%
Black or African American 13 0.00% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 21 66.70% 0.00%
Asian 3 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 23 26.10% 0.00%
Two or more races 52 42.30% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 149 50.30% 0.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 1,306 59.80% 1.20%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Armstrong County as well as the gender breakdown and earnings of them.

The total population of civilian employees that are 16 years old or older in Armstrong County is 869, with median earnings of $46,205.00.

Women in Armstrong County, Texas earning approximately 69.50% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 869 $46,205.00
Male 472 $58,000.00
Female 397 $40,313.00

Occupations by Category

In the table below, we can break down the population and earnings even further by occupation. The list of occupation categories below will show you how many people are employed in each category and the median earnings of each profession.

Occupation Employed Earnings
Management 141 $53,750.00
Business and Financial 15 $63,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 3 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00
Community and Social Service 8 $0.00
Legal 2 $0.00
Educational and Library 59 $60,231.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 77 $61,607.00
Healthcare Support 39 $18,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 22 $96,429.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 34 $16,071.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 40 $21,389.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $0.00
Sales 29 $12,679.00
Office and Administrative Support 73 $33,750.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 44 $30,000.00
Construction and Extraction 83 $57,989.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 49 $56,964.00
Production 44 $22,333.00
Transportation and Material Moving 19 $71,875.00

Occupations by Gender

The table below shows the same occupations from the list above, but we have split them by male and female to see how many male and females work in each occupation, the median earnings, and the male to female ratio of earnings.

That last metric is important because it can be used to look at the gender pay gap between men and women.

Occupation Male Female
Population Earnings Population Earnings
Management 83 $58,646.00 58 $44,630.00
Business and Financial 9 $63,750.00 6 $0.00
Computer and Mathematical 2 $0.00 5 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 6 $0.00 2 $0.00
Legal 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 15 $60,795.00 44 $53,750.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 2 $0.00 75 $61,250.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 39 $18,750.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 15 $0.00 7 $0.00
Law Enforcement 15 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 10 $0.00 24 $30,250.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 26 $21,389.00 14 $25,000.00
Personal Care and Service 3 $0.00 10 $0.00
Sales 8 $54,167.00 21 $9,063.00
Office and Administrative Support 18 $205,455.00 55 $29,453.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 40 $39,167.00 4 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 83 $57,989.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 49 $56,964.00 0 $0.00
Production 19 $55,417.00 25 $20,750.00
Transportation and Material Moving 19 $71,875.00 0 $0.00

Households and Family Size

A household defined bu the US Census Bureau is a group of people who occupy a housing unit. A housing unit is a house, apartment, mobile home, group of rooms, or single room occupied as separate living quarters.

There are currently 708 households in Armstrong County, with an average household size of 2.73 people.

A family is defined as a group of two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption who live together in the same household.

There are 563 families in Armstrong County with an average family size of 3.09 people.

Households by Marital Status

The four categories of household by marital status are:

  • Married-couple family
  • Male householder with no spouse present
  • Female household with no spouse present
  • Nonfamily household

The table below shows the total number of households and families, with the average sizes of each.

Married Male Female Nonfamily
Total Households 479 15 69 145
Average Household Size 3.23 2.47 2.72 1.1
Total Families 479 15 69 0
Average Household Size 3.22 2.47 2.38 0

Poverty

Of the 563 families in Armstrong County, 3.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Armstrong County:

Household Size Poverty Threshold
1 Person $14,580.00
2 People $19,720.00
3 People $24,860.00
4 People $30,000.00
5 People $35,140.00
6 People $40,280.00
7 People $45,420.00
8 People $50,560.00

Housing

There are 874 housing units in Armstrong County, Texas.

The table below shows the split between occupied and vacant units:

Total Percentage
Occupied 708 81.01%
Vacant 166 18.99%

11.44% of the total 874 housing units in Armstrong County are rental units. This is approximately 100 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 603 are occupied by the owner - or 68.99% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Armstrong County is $920.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Armstrong County that fall into a particular rent range. These can then be used to compare with other areas, or to see how they have changed over time.

  • No rent paid
    5
  • Less than $500
    0
  • $500 to $999
    74
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    23
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    3
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Armstrong County is $155,000.00.

Just like with rental rates, we can look at the number of properties in Armstrong County that fall into a particular value range.

  • Less than $50,000
    82
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    68
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    132
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    137
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    132
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    30
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    22
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

We can also look at the age of properties in Armstrong County. The chart below shows the number of properties in Armstrong County that fall into a particular age range.

  • 1939 or earlier
    148
  • 1940 to 1949
    56
  • 1950 to 1959
    146
  • 1960 to 1969
    108
  • 1970 to 1979
    153
  • 1980 to 1989
    141
  • 1990 to 1999
    47
  • 2000 to 2009
    40
  • 2010 to 2013
    24
  • 2014 or later
    11

Vehicles per Household

The number of vehicles available per household can be a good indicator of the level of affluence in an area. The chart below shows the number of households in Armstrong County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    3
  • 1 vehicle available
    111
  • 2 vehicles available
    286
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    308

Commuting to Work

In this section, we can also look at how people in Armstrong County get to work. The chart below shows the number of people in Armstrong County that commute to work in a particular way.

22.4 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Armstrong County.

These commute times can be compared to other date like income and educational levels to see how they relate to each other and if there are any trends in the data that might suggest a correlation.

  • Less than 5 minutes
    82
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    146
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    20
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    33
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    116
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    48
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    178
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    43
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    40
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    46
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    22
  • 90 or more minutes
    0

Summary

We've covered a LOT of demographic and population data for Armstrong County, Texas in this article! Hopefully you have found it very useful in your research of the area.

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Places in Armstrong County, Texas

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