Briscoe County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Briscoe 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 Briscoe County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Briscoe County, Texas. The estimated population of Briscoe County, Texas is 1,266 people, with a median age of 47.9.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
1,266
 -6.08% -20.43%
2020
1,348
 -7.48% -
2019
1,457
 -5.76% -
2018
1,546
 -2.83% -
2017
1,591
 - -

Population of Briscoe 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
54.3%
60.6%
 -10.40%
Black/African American
2.4%
1.7%
 +41.18%
Native
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hispanic
36.4%
32.2%
 +13.04%
Asian
0%
0%
 0.00%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0.9%
1%
 -10.00%
Two Or More Races
5.2%
4.5%
 +15.56%
Other
0.8%
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 Briscoe 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 47.9 +2.13% 47.3 +0.42% 50.7 +8.8%
2020 46.9 +1.08% 47.1 +4.2% 46.6 -0.85%
2019 46.4 +0.22% 45.2 +4.15% 47 -0.42%
2018 46.3 -0.22% 43.4 -0.91% 47.2 +0.21%
2017 46.4 - 43.8 - 47.1 -

The median age of Briscoe 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 75 -24.78% 100 -53.04% 57 53
10 to 19 88 -23.41% 84 -54.06% 66 46
20 to 29 129 -14.43% 66 -43.34% 101 33
30 to 39 86 +18.63% 64 -0.88% 98 52
40 to 49 74 +39.88% 123 -54.51% 107 65
50 to 59 122 +10.37% 103 -20.07% 134 77
60 to 69 84 -11.08% 107 -28.71% 73 78
70+ 138 -13.22% 148 -27.52% 115 111

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Briscoe County, Texas is $38,469.00.

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 Briscoe County.

  • Under 25
    $0.00
  • 25 to 44
    $39,309.00
  • 45 to 64
    $36,250.00
  • 65 and over
    $27,500.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Briscoe 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 Briscoe County, Texas is currently $52,889.00.

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.

1.62% of households in Briscoe 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 Briscoe County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    35.19%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    27.29%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    15.44%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    5.39%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    12.21%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    2.87%
  • $200,000 or more
    1.62%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Briscoe County is $25,643.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Briscoe 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 Briscoe 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
    8.58%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.81%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    12.30%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    55.22%
  • Less than high school diploma
    2.09%

Employment

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

The total population of Briscoe County over the age of 16 is 1,079.

Of those people, a total of 55.40% 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 Briscoe County is 54.40%.

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 35 17.10% 0.00%
20 to 24 years 78 75.60% 3.40%
25 to 29 years 56 96.40% 0.00%
30 to 34 years 103 90.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 126 70.60% 0.00%
45 to 54 years 220 65.50% 6.30%
55 to 59 years 84 71.40% 0.00%
60 to 64 years 67 62.70% 0.00%
65 to 74 years 190 18.40% 0.00%
75 years and over 120 13.30% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Briscoe 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 911 58.30% 2.10%
Black or African American 31 19.40% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0 0.00% 0.00%
Asian 0 0.00% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 11 100.00% 0.00%
Other 30 73.30% 0.00%
Two or more races 96 29.20% 0.00%
Hispanic or Latino 333 59.80% 1.00%
Not Hispanic or Latino 638 55.50% 2.50%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Briscoe 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 Briscoe County is 587, with median earnings of $30,635.00.

Women in Briscoe County, Texas earning approximately 61.70% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 587 $30,635.00
Male 396 $31,758.00
Female 191 $19,583.00

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 46 $29,167.00
Business and Financial 64 $31,274.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00
Legal 12 $20,000.00
Educational and Library 23 $50,288.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 20 $75,938.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 14 $8,654.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 40 $11,852.00
Personal Care and Service 13 $0.00
Sales 72 $44,167.00
Office and Administrative Support 67 $19,028.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 100 $19,750.00
Construction and Extraction 41 $29,345.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 9 $0.00
Production 11 $7,292.00
Transportation and Material Moving 31 $66,172.00

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 29 $87,083.00 17 $2,499.00
Business and Financial 53 $0.00 11 $52,750.00
Computer and Mathematical 3 $0.00 0 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Community and Social Service 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Legal 12 $20,000.00 0 $0.00
Educational and Library 5 $0.00 18 $39,583.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Healthcare Practitioners 0 $0.00 20 $75,938.00
Healthcare Support 0 $0.00 0 $0.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 2 $0.00 0 $0.00
Law Enforcement 4 $0.00 0 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 0 $0.00 14 $8,654.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 13 $0.00 27 $0.00
Personal Care and Service 0 $0.00 13 $0.00
Sales 54 $53,750.00 18 $43,333.00
Office and Administrative Support 30 $18,929.00 37 $19,375.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 100 $19,750.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 41 $29,345.00 0 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 9 $0.00 0 $0.00
Production 6 $0.00 5 $0.00
Transportation and Material Moving 27 $66,484.00 4 $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 557 households in Briscoe County, with an average household size of 2.27 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 316 families in Briscoe County with an average family size of 2.85 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 247 33 36 241
Average Household Size 2.76 3.12 3.81 1.43
Total Families 247 33 36 0
Average Household Size 2.75 2.55 3.81 0

Poverty

Of the 316 families in Briscoe County, 16.80% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Briscoe 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 924 housing units in Briscoe County, Texas.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 557 60.28%
Vacant 367 39.72%

12.99% of the total 924 housing units in Briscoe County are rental units. This is approximately 120 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 377 are occupied by the owner - or 40.80% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Briscoe County is $594.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Briscoe 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
    60
  • Less than $500
    37
  • $500 to $999
    59
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    11
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    2
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    0
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    11

Property Value

The median value of a property in Briscoe County is $72,100.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    137
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    115
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    34
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    33
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    4
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    15
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    7
  • $1,000,000 or more
    32

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    132
  • 1940 to 1949
    129
  • 1950 to 1959
    204
  • 1960 to 1969
    192
  • 1970 to 1979
    141
  • 1980 to 1989
    54
  • 1990 to 1999
    31
  • 2000 to 2009
    22
  • 2010 to 2013
    19
  • 2014 or later
    0

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 Briscoe County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    45
  • 1 vehicle available
    152
  • 2 vehicles available
    193
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    167

Commuting to Work

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

22.5 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Briscoe 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
    78
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    119
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    27
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    79
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    42
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    0
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    50
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    8
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    0
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    29
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    56
  • 90 or more minutes
    8

Summary

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

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Places in Briscoe County, Texas

We have data for 4 places in Briscoe County, Texas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.