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Terlingua

County:
Brewster County
County Seat:
No
Area (mi²):
11.019
State:
Texas

Terlingua is a CDP located in Brewster County, Texas. Terlingua has a 2026 population of 170. Terlingua is currently growing at a rate of 6.92% annually and its population has decreased by 0% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 0 in 2020.

The median household income in Terlingua is $46,094 with a poverty rate of 1.69%. The median age in Terlingua is 41.1 years: 13.7 years for males, and 61.3 years for females. For every 100 females there are 95.6 males.

170
Total Population
15
Density (mi²)
11 6.92%
Growth

Terlingua Population

Terlingua Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
2026170116.92%
2025159106.71%

Median Age

Overall: 41.1 years
Female: 61.3 years
Male: 13.7 years

Terlingua Adults

There are 99 adults, (28 of whom are seniors) in Terlingua.

Sex Ratio

Female: 91 (51.1%)
Male: 87 (48.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Terlingua includes 98.31% White, and smaller percentages for Two or more races and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White17598.31%
Two or more races31.69%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White42.25%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White17196.07%
Two or more races31.69%

Terlingua Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Terlingua 's average per capita income is $45,994. Household income levels show a median of $46,094. The poverty rate stands at 1.69%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Families$46,563$48,302
Households$46,094$42,170
Non Families$30,938$31,767
Married Families--

$45,994

Average Income

$46,094

Median Household Income

1.69%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)