Population 14,454 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Nolan County
Household size in Nolan County
| Period | Nolan County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.53 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.68 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.74 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.46 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.07 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Nolan County run small, averaging 2.46 people against 2.65 nationally, which usually means more singles and couples and fewer children. Household size has edged down from 2.53 in 2006–10, in line with the national trend. Households are largest in the north and smallest in the center.
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 Nolan County
| Period | Nolan County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 40.5 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 40.1 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 38.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 38.4 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −2.1 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Nolan County is a little younger than the country as a whole: its median age is 38.4, against 40.1 nationally. Still, the population here is older than in Texas overall, where the median age is 36.7. The median age has dropped from 40.5 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose.
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 Nolan County
| Period | Nolan County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.3% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 11.7% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 16.3% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.5 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single parents head about one in six households in Nolan County (16.3%), well above the national share of 11.6%. The single-parent share is up 2.5 points from 2006–10, even as the national share fell. Nolan County has a higher share of single-parent households than at least four in five Texas counties.
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 Nolan County
Renters in Nolan County
| Period | Nolan County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.9% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 30.6% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 32.8% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 31.9% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +0.0 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Nearly a third of households in Nolan County rent their homes (31.9%), close to the national share of 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in Texas overall (37.4%). Among homeowners, 70.3% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Renting is most common in the north and least common in the west.
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 Nolan County
| Period | Nolan County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 19.0% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 23.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 22.9% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −1.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Nolan County: 17.7% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy has edged down 1.3 points since 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Nolan County
| Period | Nolan County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1964 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1964 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +3 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in Nolan County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1964, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. Newer construction is concentrated in the northeast, while the center has the oldest housing. Of Texas' 254 counties, only 20 have older homes.
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 Nolan County
| Period | Nolan County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $523 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $623 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $705 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $921 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$397 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Nolan County runs $921 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $397 a month from 2006–10, a 76% jump, faster than rents rose nationally. Rent takes 25.6% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the center; the highest are in the west.
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 Nolan County
Bachelor's degrees in Nolan County
| Period | Nolan County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.2% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.4% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 14.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 16.0% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.2 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Nolan County: 16.0% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged down 1.2 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Nolan County
| Period | Nolan County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 77.6% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.0% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 81.8% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 83.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +6.3 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in six adults in Nolan County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 83.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 6.3 points from 2006–10, mirroring the country.
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 Nolan County
| Period | Nolan County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.7% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 7.5% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.5% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 5.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
At 5.8%, unemployment in Nolan County is close to the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has edged down 1.0 points, mirroring the country. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current 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).
Nolan 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nolan County | 2.46 | 38.4 | 16.3% | 31.9% | 17.7% | 1964 | $921 | 16.0% | 83.8% | 5.8% |
| Mitchell County | 2.82 | 38.3 | 8.5% | 21.3% | 25.2% | 1961 | $597 | 14.0% | 84.9% | 4.0% |
| Taylor County | 2.62 | 35.4 | 12.4% | 39.5% | 12.4% | 1977 | $1,348 | 29.4% | 90.4% | 2.5% |
| Callahan County | 2.74 | 43.6 | 8.0% | 19.1% | 19.6% | 1978 | $791 | 25.1% | 92.8% | 4.8% |
| Eastland County | 2.45 | 40.0 | 11.2% | 28.4% | 24.1% | 1966 | $866 | 23.2% | 83.0% | 4.3% |
| Andrews County | 2.75 | 32.4 | 13.3% | 21.5% | 6.1% | 1982 | $1,246 | 18.0% | 76.4% | 2.9% |
| Hood County | 2.57 | 47.2 | 7.0% | 18.8% | 11.9% | 1996 | $1,676 | 32.2% | 92.0% | 4.9% |
| Johnson County | 3.02 | 38.0 | 9.6% | 25.3% | 8.8% | 1997 | $1,492 | 26.6% | 87.9% | 3.3% |
| Ellis County | 2.99 | 36.9 | 11.9% | 24.2% | 5.7% | 1999 | $1,749 | 30.7% | 88.5% | 4.5% |
| Eddy County | 2.59 | 37.3 | 13.7% | 26.7% | 12.8% | 1980 | $1,241 | 18.5% | 82.8% | 5.7% |
| Van Zandt County | 2.79 | 43.6 | 11.4% | 18.5% | 12.0% | 1991 | $1,047 | 20.6% | 87.1% | 3.2% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Winnebago County, IA · Bon Homme County, SD · Boone County, NE · Bottineau County, ND · Box Butte County, NE · Bracken County, KY · Bradley County, AR · Woodruff County, AR · Wolfe County, KY · Wirt County, WV
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 Nolan 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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