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Briscoe County, TX
2 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Briscoe County, Texas.
Population
1,301
Land area
900sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Briscoe County
Briscoe County at a glance
- Briscoe County is 99% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $45,417 a year, 42% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $90,300 (68% below Texas) and median rent is $631 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Silverton (498) and Quitaque (347).
Local data for Briscoe County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Briscoe County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,417
Poverty rate
16.8%
Median home value
$90,300
Median rent
$631/mo
Homeownership
82.8%
Bachelor's or higher
23.1%
Median age
49.2
Average commute
24.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (327), German Americans (140), Irish Americans (98).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,638
373 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,246
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$23.6M
FY 2026, $16,425 per person
PPP loans
$2.1M
106 loans, 242 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$7,044
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Briscoe County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.5%
- Carpooled15.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other6.3%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Briscoe County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
505
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
92° / 24°F
21.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Briscoe County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
39.5%
U.S. 33.3% +6.2 pts
Diabetes
17.5%
U.S. 12.1% +5.4 pts
Smoking
16.8%
U.S. 12.8% +4.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.5%
U.S. 11.1% +9.4 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Briscoe County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Briscoe County, TX?
- Silverton is the largest city or town in Briscoe County, with about 498 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Briscoe County?
- Briscoe County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79255, 79257.
- What is the population of Briscoe County, TX?
- About 1,301 people live in Briscoe County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Briscoe County?
- Briscoe County borders Swisher County, Floyd County, Donley County, Hall County, Armstrong County, Motley County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023