Population 1,822 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Armstrong County
Household size in Armstrong County
| Period | Armstrong County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.58 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.85 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.73 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.31 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.27 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Armstrong County are small: just 2.31 people on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. That is typical of places where many people live alone or as couples, and fewer have children at home. Household size has dropped from 2.58 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Armstrong County
| Period | Armstrong County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 43.5 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 45.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.0 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 45.8 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +2.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of 45.8, Armstrong County is noticeably older than the country as a whole (40.1), an age mix that tilts toward empty nesters and retirees. Armstrong County is older than at least four in five Texas counties.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Armstrong County
| Period | Armstrong County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.9% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 7.4% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.3% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head only 5.6% of households in Armstrong County, well below the national share of 11.6%. Only ten of Texas' 254 counties have a lower share of single-parent households.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Armstrong County
Renters in Armstrong County
| Period | Armstrong County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.0% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 22.1% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 12.0% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +1.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.8% of households in Armstrong County rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. About six in ten owners (59.9%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. Armstrong County has a lower share of renters than at least four in five Texas counties.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Armstrong County
| Period | Armstrong County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 23.0% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 27.9% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 24.8% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.5% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −9.4 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy runs high in Armstrong County: 13.5% of homes are empty, against 9.6% nationally. The count includes vacation homes and homes between owners or tenants, not just abandoned ones. Compared with other Texas counties, though, Armstrong County has a lower vacancy rate than most.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Armstrong County
| Period | Armstrong County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1960 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1959 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1967 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1966 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +6 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in Armstrong County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1966, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Armstrong County has older homes than the great majority of Texas counties.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Armstrong County
| Period | Armstrong County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $730 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $800 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $1,107 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,019 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$290 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Armstrong County costs $1,019 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent takes 21.2% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Armstrong County
Bachelor's degrees in Armstrong County
| Period | Armstrong County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 26.9% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 24.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 21.9% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 26.9% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −0.0 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are less common in Armstrong County than nationally: 26.9% of adults 25 and older have a bachelor's or higher, against 35.6%. Compared with other Texas counties, though, Armstrong County has a higher share of college graduates than most.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Armstrong County
| Period | Armstrong County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 91.4% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 89.7% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 86.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 94.5% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +3.1 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
High school completion is high in Armstrong County: 94.5% of adults 25 and older have a diploma or equivalent, well above the national rate of 89.3%. Few Texas counties have a higher share of high school graduates: only four of 254.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Armstrong County
| Period | Armstrong County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.8% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 3.1% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.1% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 1.2% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Armstrong County has been low: just 1.2% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Only 21 of Texas' 254 counties have lower unemployment. Each figure pools five years of surveys (2020–24), so it describes that whole stretch rather than today's job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Armstrong County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armstrong County | 2.31 | 45.8 | 5.6% | 19.8% | 13.5% | 1966 | $1,019 | 26.9% | 94.5% | 1.2% |
| Randall County | 2.61 | 38.2 | 10.2% | 32.1% | 9.0% | 1989 | $1,295 | 34.5% | 94.1% | 2.8% |
| Donley County | 2.41 | 41.3 | 5.7% | 25.2% | 34.4% | 1969 | $787 | 16.8% | 86.7% | 1.5% |
| Greer County | 2.30 | 39.8 | 7.0% | 22.0% | 24.0% | 1965 | $656 | 16.2% | 80.8% | 8.3% |
| Quay County | 1.94 | 48.5 | 14.4% | 28.4% | 19.2% | 1965 | $995 | 22.8% | 91.1% | 7.5% |
| Kiowa County | 2.39 | 44.3 | 14.5% | 30.3% | 25.6% | 1961 | $674 | 16.9% | 89.8% | 5.1% |
| Caddo County | 2.83 | 37.6 | 13.4% | 27.3% | 18.2% | 1972 | $765 | 15.6% | 87.1% | 5.7% |
| Guadalupe County | 2.65 | 37.5 | 9.4% | 25.4% | 24.9% | 1978 | $622 | 14.8% | 81.7% | 2.3% |
| Grady County | 2.73 | 40.2 | 8.8% | 25.0% | 10.8% | 1985 | $977 | 23.2% | 90.9% | 5.4% |
| McClain County | 2.77 | 39.5 | 8.1% | 20.7% | 7.0% | 1996 | $1,118 | 28.4% | 89.3% | 4.3% |
| Seminole County | 2.60 | 39.2 | 14.7% | 29.0% | 18.2% | 1974 | $798 | 16.0% | 86.4% | 6.3% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Armstrong County. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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