Terry County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 11,650 with a growth rate of 0.89% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Terry County, Texas is the 157th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 12,681 and has seen a growth of -8.13% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 12,165 | 103 | 0.85% |
| 2028 | 12,062 | 103 | 0.86% |
| 2027 | 11,959 | 103 | 0.87% |
| 2026 | 11,856 | 103 | 0.88% |
| 2025 | 11,753 | 103 | 0.88% |
| 2024 | 11,650 | 103 | 0.89% |
| 2023 | 11,547 | 103 | 0.9% |
| 2022 | 11,444 | -270 | -2.3% |
| 2021 | 11,714 | -79 | -0.67% |
| 2020 | 11,793 | -561 | -4.54% |
| 2019 | 12,354 | 43 | 0.35% |
| 2018 | 12,311 | -116 | -0.93% |
| 2017 | 12,427 | -340 | -2.66% |
| 2016 | 12,767 | 6 | 0.05% |
| 2015 | 12,761 | -35 | -0.27% |
| 2014 | 12,796 | 80 | 0.63% |
| 2013 | 12,716 | 86 | 0.68% |
| 2012 | 12,630 | -27 | -0.21% |
| 2011 | 12,657 | -24 | -0.19% |
| 2010 | 12,681 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 13,218 | -1,363 | -9.35% |
| 1980 | 14,581 | 463 | 3.28% |
| 1970 | 14,118 | -2,168 | -13.31% |
| 1960 | 16,286 | 3,179 | 24.25% |
| 1950 | 13,107 | 1,947 | 17.45% |
| 1940 | 11,160 | 2,277 | 25.63% |
| 1930 | 8,883 | 6,647 | 297.27% |
| 1920 | 2,236 | 762 | 51.7% |
| 1910 | 1,474 | 1,426 | 2970.83% |
| 1900 | 48 | 27 | 128.57% |
| 1890 | 21 | -12,144 | -99.83% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 6,660 | 56.93% |
| Two or more races | 3,855 | 32.95% |
| Other race | 576 | 4.92% |
| Black or African American | 519 | 4.44% |
| Native American | 67 | 0.57% |
| Asian | 22 | 0.19% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 4,271 | 2.56 | 64.8 | 35.2 |
| Married | 1,652 | 3.46 | 84.7 | 15.3 |
| Non Family | 1,438 | 1.15 | 66.3 | 33.7 |
| Female | 858 | 3.06 | 37.9 | 62.1 |
| Male | 323 | 2.93 | 27.6 | 72.4 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.56
Average Household Size
64.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 777 | 10.52% |
| Associates Degree | 544 | 7.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 547 | 7.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 263 | 3.56% |
| High School Graduate | 2,601 | 35.21% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 867 | 11.74% |
| Some College | 1,788 | 24.2% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,726 | 2,516 | 234 |
| White | 3,177 | 2,768 | 552 |
| 2+ Races | 2,054 | 1,336 | 54 |
| Other Race | 517 | 416 | 126 |
| Black | 382 | 364 | 19 |
| Native American | 58 | 43 | 0 |
| Asian | 22 | 15 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 95.29%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 24.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,139 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,102 | $115,217 | $60,625 |
| High School Graduate | $41,149 | $41,491 | $36,619 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $33,068 | $38,203 | $23,154 |
| Overall | $39,045 | $43,182 | $33,462 |
| Some College | $40,265 | $71,625 | $37,820 |
$39,045
Average Earnings
$43,182
Average Male
$33,462
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
61.83% of Terry County, Texas residents speak only English, while 38.17% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 34.34% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,123 | 1,842 | 30.08% |
| Multiple | 3,620 | 613 | 16.93% |
| White | 4,291 | 435 | 10.14% |
| Black | 390 | 104 | 26.67% |
| Other | 555 | 66 | 11.89% |
21.85%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.51%
Male Poverty Rate
25.27%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Terry County, Texas is Hispanic, with 30.08% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Terry County, Texas is White, with 10.14% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.44%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.2%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.71% |
| High School | 17.54% |
| Some College | 9.54% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.8% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 93.98% |
| Female Employed | 16.66% |
| Male Employed | 12.13% |
| Male Unemployed | 9.17% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,811 | $73,903 |
| Households | $45,905 | $66,207 |
| Married Families | $77,273 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $40,335 | $50,091 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
42.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.9%
Male Marriage Rate
45.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
503
Number of Veterans
393
Male Veterans
110
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 94 |
| Vietnam | 63 |
| First Gulf War | 51 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 14 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 208 |
| 65 to 74 | 143 |
| 75+ | 90 |
| 35 to 54 | 36 |
| 18 to 34 | 26 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 262 | 5.86% |
| White | 244 | 5.06% |
| 2+ Races | 114 | 4.4% |
| Other Race | 85 | 16.44% |
| Black | 58 | 14.29% |
| Asian | 2 | 9.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
22.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.5%
Employment Rate
3.8%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
77.7%
Born in Terry County, Texas
91.2%
Native Born
8.8%
Foreign Born
7.17%
Non Citizen
1.62%
Naturalized
91.2% of Terry County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 77.7% having been born in Texas. 7.17% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.