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Armstrong County, TX
2 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Armstrong County, Texas.
Population
1,822
Land area
909sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Armstrong County
Armstrong County at a glance
- Armstrong County is 98% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $72,750, 7% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $171,500 (40% below Texas) and median rent is $1,021 a month.
- Its largest cities are Claude (1,163) and Washburn (278).
Local data for Armstrong County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Armstrong County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$72,750
Poverty rate
5.2%
Median home value
$171,500
Median rent
$1,021/mo
Homeownership
80.2%
Bachelor's or higher
27.2%
Median age
43.6
Average commute
24.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (399), Irish Americans (229), Mexican Americans (174).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,237
733 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,719
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$41.6M
FY 2026, $22,521 per person
PPP loans
$3.6M
118 loans, 425 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$7,757
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Armstrong County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone80.0%
- Carpooled8.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.2%
- Worked from home10.8%
Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Armstrong County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
664
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
92° / 22°F
20.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Armstrong County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.3%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.6%
U.S. 12.1% +0.5 pts
Smoking
12.8%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
11.4%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Armstrong County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Armstrong County, TX?
- Claude is the largest city or town in Armstrong County, with about 1,163 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Armstrong County?
- Armstrong County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79019, 79094.
- What is the population of Armstrong County, TX?
- About 1,822 people live in Armstrong County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Armstrong County?
- Armstrong County borders Randall County, Potter County, Gray County, Swisher County, Carson County, Donley County, Briscoe County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023