Parmer County, Texas's estimated 2024 population is 9,585 with a growth rate of -0.33% in the past year according to the most recent United States census data. Parmer County, Texas is the 168th largest county in Texas. The 2010 population was 10,266 and has seen a growth of -6.63% since that time.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 9,425 | -32 | -0.34% |
| 2028 | 9,457 | -32 | -0.34% |
| 2027 | 9,489 | -32 | -0.34% |
| 2026 | 9,521 | -32 | -0.33% |
| 2025 | 9,553 | -32 | -0.33% |
| 2024 | 9,585 | -32 | -0.33% |
| 2023 | 9,617 | -32 | -0.33% |
| 2022 | 9,649 | -135 | -1.38% |
| 2021 | 9,784 | -70 | -0.71% |
| 2020 | 9,854 | 299 | 3.13% |
| 2019 | 9,555 | -111 | -1.15% |
| 2018 | 9,666 | -22 | -0.23% |
| 2017 | 9,688 | -76 | -0.78% |
| 2016 | 9,764 | -27 | -0.28% |
| 2015 | 9,791 | -163 | -1.64% |
| 2014 | 9,954 | -35 | -0.35% |
| 2013 | 9,989 | -199 | -1.95% |
| 2012 | 10,188 | -92 | -0.89% |
| 2011 | 10,280 | 14 | 0.14% |
| 2010 | 10,266 | 0 | 0% |
| 1990 | 9,863 | -1,175 | -10.65% |
| 1980 | 11,038 | 529 | 5.03% |
| 1970 | 10,509 | 926 | 9.66% |
| 1960 | 9,583 | 3,796 | 65.6% |
| 1950 | 5,787 | -103 | -1.75% |
| 1940 | 5,890 | 21 | 0.36% |
| 1930 | 5,869 | 4,170 | 245.44% |
| 1920 | 1,699 | 144 | 9.26% |
| 1910 | 1,555 | 1,521 | 4473.53% |
| 1900 | 34 | 27 | 385.71% |
| 1890 | 7 | -9,418 | -99.93% |
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,161 | 73% |
| Two or more races | 1,945 | 19.83% |
| Other race | 542 | 5.53% |
| Native American | 76 | 0.77% |
| Black or African American | 67 | 0.68% |
| Asian | 18 | 0.18% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,203 | 3.04 | 71.2 | 28.8 |
| Married | 2,104 | 3.31 | 77.4 | 22.6 |
| Non Family | 656 | 1.39 | 59.9 | 40.1 |
| Female | 284 | 3.85 | 71.1 | 28.9 |
| Male | 159 | 4.84 | 35.8 | 64.2 |
3.41
Average Family Size
3.04
Average Household Size
71.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 618 | 9.91% |
| Associates Degree | 571 | 9.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 856 | 13.73% |
| Graduate Degree | 294 | 4.72% |
| High School Graduate | 1,555 | 24.95% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1,186 | 19.03% |
| Some College | 1,153 | 18.5% |
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 | 3,613 | 2,146 | 231 |
| White | 2,399 | 2,089 | 872 |
| 2+ Races | 1,234 | 768 | 156 |
| Other Race | 400 | 338 | 8 |
| Black | 60 | 34 | 8 |
| Native American | 55 | 54 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 98.18%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 36.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,568 | $56,831 | $51,375 |
| Graduate Degree | $57,641 | $57,893 | $49,625 |
| High School Graduate | $34,964 | $38,036 | $31,591 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $38,553 | $41,127 | $26,111 |
| Overall | $41,119 | $42,329 | $38,431 |
| Some College | $39,866 | $48,235 | $35,729 |
$41,119
Average Earnings
$42,329
Average Male
$38,431
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
46.9% of Parmer County, Texas residents speak only English, while 53.1% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 52.26% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,358 | 811 | 12.76% |
| Multiple | 1,945 | 348 | 17.89% |
| White | 3,142 | 100 | 3.18% |
| Other | 518 | 18 | 3.47% |
| Black | 38 | 8 | 21.05% |
9.51%
Overall Poverty Rate
7.9%
Male Poverty Rate
11.26%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Parmer County, Texas is Black, with 21.05% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Parmer County, Texas is White, with 3.18% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.55%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.75%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.42%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 16.99% |
| High School | 4.55% |
| Some College | 3.04% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.87% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 41.07% |
| Female Employed | 6.74% |
| Male Employed | 4.95% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $78,973 | $92,778 |
| Households | $65,575 | $83,695 |
| Married Families | $84,792 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,481 | $44,314 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.4%
Male Marriage Rate
63.7%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
311
Number of Veterans
237
Male Veterans
74
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 172 |
| First Gulf War | 70 |
| Vietnam | 46 |
| Korea | 19 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 163 |
| 75+ | 74 |
| 18 to 34 | 37 |
| 65 to 74 | 19 |
| 55 to 64 | 18 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 237 | 4.67% |
| Hispanic | 122 | 2.82% |
| 2+ Races | 74 | 5.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
28.05%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
65.1%
Labor Force Participation
63.5%
Employment Rate
2.1%
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
49.46%
Born in Parmer County, Texas
75.61%
Native Born
24.39%
Foreign Born
17.92%
Non Citizen
6.46%
Naturalized
75.61% of Parmer County, Texas residents were born in the United States, with 49.46% having been born in Texas. 17.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.