Nolan County, Texas Population and Demographics

In this article, we'll explore the population statistics for Nolan 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 Nolan County, Texas. The most basic data is the total population, which is the total number of people living in Nolan County, Texas. The estimated population of Nolan County, Texas is 14,727 people, with a median age of 36.8.

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

Year Population Change 5-Year Change
2021
14,727
 -1.17% -1.75%
2020
14,901
 -0.02% -
2019
14,904
 -0.41% -
2018
14,966
 -0.16% -
2017
14,990
 - -

Population of Nolan 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
53.5%
57%
 -6.14%
Black/African American
4.6%
4.9%
 -6.12%
Native
0.2%
0.4%
 -50.00%
Hispanic
39%
36.4%
 +7.14%
Asian
0.4%
0.3%
 +33.33%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
0%
 0.00%
Two Or More Races
2.2%
1%
 +120.00%
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 Nolan 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 36.8 -0.81% 34.9 +0.29% 39.8 -0.25%
2020 37.1 -1.07% 34.8 -1.69% 39.9 -2.92%
2019 37.5 -2.6% 35.4 -1.39% 41.1 -2.61%
2018 38.5 -0.77% 35.9 +1.41% 42.2 -0.94%
2017 38.8 - 35.4 - 42.6 -

The median age of Nolan 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 1,087 -11.42% 1,104 -6.3% 949 1,035
10 to 19 1,435 +7.28% 721 +24.63% 1,521 900
20 to 29 831 +5.06% 814 -12.36% 873 716
30 to 39 849 +3.97% 849 +12.59% 883 947
40 to 49 879 -4.15% 973 -27.78% 843 727
50 to 59 931 -4.39% 973 +1.21% 890 977
60 to 69 844 -6.61% 846 +6.25% 787 895
70+ 773 +7.13% 1,081 -11.27% 828 956

Median Household Income

The latest median household income of Nolan County, Texas is $44,700.00.

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 Nolan County.

  • Under 25
    $46,150.00
  • 25 to 44
    $48,324.00
  • 45 to 64
    $46,471.00
  • 65 and over
    $36,944.00

Average Household Income

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

This is calculated by adding up all the incomes of all the households in Nolan 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 Nolan County, Texas is currently $66,848.00.

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.

2.56% of households in Nolan 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 Nolan County against other areas.

  • Less than $24,999
    25.67%
  • $25,000 to $49,999
    31.56%
  • $50,000 to $74,999
    14.69%
  • $75,000 to $99,999
    11.50%
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    10.36%
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    3.66%
  • $200,000 or more
    2.56%

Per Capita Income

The per capita income in Nolan County is $26,397.00.

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

This is different from the average or mean income because it includes and accounts for all people in Nolan 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 Nolan 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
    8.80%
  • Bachelor's degree
    21.44%
  • Some college or associate's degree
    16.69%
  • High school diploma or equivalent
    49.05%
  • Less than high school diploma
    4.01%

Employment

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

The total population of Nolan County over the age of 16 is 11,335.

Of those people, a total of 58.60% 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 Nolan County is 53.90%.

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 1,013 38.20% 32.00%
20 to 24 years 832 76.60% 4.10%
25 to 29 years 757 85.30% 8.40%
30 to 34 years 892 78.30% 0.00%
35 to 44 years 1,704 84.50% 8.50%
45 to 54 years 1,639 73.60% 6.20%
55 to 59 years 1,032 72.90% 11.30%
60 to 64 years 768 53.60% 10.20%
65 to 74 years 1,591 25.60% 0.00%
75 years and over 1,107 5.00% 0.00%

Employment by Race

Another very interesting employment statistic we can look at is the employment and unemployment rates by race in Nolan 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 9,331 58.60% 6.90%
Black or African American 503 46.50% 0.00%
American Indian and Alaska Native 36 88.90% 62.50%
Asian 63 82.50% 0.00%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0 0.00% 0.00%
Other 710 50.00% 7.90%
Two or more races 692 72.80% 20.00%
Hispanic or Latino 4,197 63.90% 8.50%
Not Hispanic or Latino 6,370 55.30% 7.90%

Occupations

In this section we can look at the most common occupations in Nolan 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 Nolan County is 6,113, with median earnings of $30,736.00.

Women in Nolan County, Texas earning approximately 71.10% of the men's earnings.

Population Earnings
Total 6,113 $30,736.00
Male 3,571 $34,438.00
Female 2,542 $24,479.00

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 452 $60,000.00
Business and Financial 202 $40,917.00
Computer and Mathematical 39 $63,304.00
Architecture and Engineering 121 $83,047.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 18 $53,750.00
Community and Social Service 47 $34,620.00
Legal 20 $77,955.00
Educational and Library 272 $46,190.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 44 $20,469.00
Healthcare Practitioners 345 $35,893.00
Healthcare Support 212 $18,839.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 27 $31,518.00
Law Enforcement 54 $49,773.00
Food Preparation and Serving 413 $14,777.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 346 $13,816.00
Personal Care and Service 222 $22,714.00
Sales 507 $24,547.00
Office and Administrative Support 583 $34,688.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 88 $26,692.00
Construction and Extraction 464 $39,148.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 300 $34,032.00
Production 597 $33,705.00
Transportation and Material Moving 421 $36,488.00

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 342 $68,390.00 110 $17,031.00
Business and Financial 79 $32,656.00 123 $41,542.00
Computer and Mathematical 32 $63,036.00 7 $0.00
Architecture and Engineering 121 $83,047.00 0 $0.00
Life, Physical, and Social Science 9 $0.00 9 $0.00
Community and Social Service 21 $41,875.00 26 $33,889.00
Legal 1 $0.00 19 $0.00
Educational and Library 30 $51,250.00 242 $43,214.00
Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports, and Media 15 $0.00 29 $20,234.00
Healthcare Practitioners 47 $19,598.00 298 $40,000.00
Healthcare Support 49 $13,854.00 163 $20,213.00
Firefighters and Protective Service 22 $31,964.00 5 $0.00
Law Enforcement 49 $50,250.00 5 $0.00
Food Preparation and Serving 189 $19,948.00 224 $13,810.00
Building and Grounds Cleaning 193 $13,162.00 153 $14,004.00
Personal Care and Service 71 $55,341.00 151 $18,125.00
Sales 224 $31,094.00 283 $23,668.00
Office and Administrative Support 109 $40,046.00 474 $34,667.00
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry 88 $26,692.00 0 $0.00
Construction and Extraction 448 $39,602.00 16 $0.00
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair 297 $33,972.00 3 $0.00
Production 567 $34,145.00 30 $32,778.00
Transportation and Material Moving 320 $37,381.00 101 $34,479.00

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 5,548 households in Nolan County, with an average household size of 2.62 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 3,667 families in Nolan County with an average family size of 3.23 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 2,625 303 739 1,881
Average Household Size 3.27 3.45 3.61 1.18
Total Families 2,625 303 739 0
Average Household Size 3.24 2.88 3.34 0

Poverty

Of the 3,667 families in Nolan County, 12.60% are considered to be below the poverty threshold.

The table below shows the latest poverty thresholds in Nolan 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 7,124 housing units in Nolan County, Texas.

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

Total Percentage
Occupied 5,548 77.88%
Vacant 1,576 22.12%

23.54% of the total 7,124 housing units in Nolan County are rental units. This is approximately 1,677 properties.

For owner-occupied housing units, a total of 3,598 are occupied by the owner - or 50.51% of the total.

Rental Rates

The median rent for a property in Nolan County is $803.00.

In the chart below, we can look at the number of rental properties in Nolan 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
    273
  • Less than $500
    444
  • $500 to $999
    716
  • $1,000 to $1,499
    482
  • $1,500 to $1,999
    6
  • $2,000 to $2,499
    29
  • $2,500 to $2,999
    0
  • $3,000 or more
    0

Property Value

The median value of a property in Nolan County is $78,300.00.

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

  • Less than $50,000
    1,176
  • $50,000 to $99,999
    1,028
  • $100,000 to $149,999
    571
  • $150,000 to $199,999
    343
  • $200,000 to $299,999
    280
  • $300,000 to $499,999
    143
  • $500,000 to $999,999
    57
  • $1,000,000 or more
    0

Property Age

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

  • 1939 or earlier
    643
  • 1940 to 1949
    696
  • 1950 to 1959
    1,515
  • 1960 to 1969
    1,400
  • 1970 to 1979
    1,322
  • 1980 to 1989
    838
  • 1990 to 1999
    316
  • 2000 to 2009
    202
  • 2010 to 2013
    190
  • 2014 or later
    2

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 Nolan County that have a particular number of vehicles available.

  • No vehicles available
    438
  • 1 vehicle available
    2,086
  • 2 vehicles available
    1,819
  • 3 or more vehicles available
    1,205

Commuting to Work

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

16.9 minutes is the average travel time to work for people in Nolan 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
    658
  • 5 to 9 minutes
    1,552
  • 10 to 14 minutes
    1,424
  • 15 to 19 minutes
    878
  • 20 to 24 minutes
    225
  • 25 to 29 minutes
    66
  • 30 to 34 minutes
    371
  • 35 to 39 minutes
    145
  • 40 to 44 minutes
    65
  • 45 to 59 minutes
    174
  • 60 to 89 minutes
    120
  • 90 or more minutes
    128

Summary

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

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Places in Nolan County, Texas

We have data for 5 places in Nolan County, Texas. Click on a place below to see more information about the demographics of that place.