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Claude, TX

City in Armstrong County, Texas.

Population

1,163

Land area

1.7sq mi

People per sq mi

678

ZIP codes

0

Claude and its ZIP codes

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Claude at a glance

  • Claude is about 5.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $77,813, close to the Texas median.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $170,600 (40% below Texas) and median rent is $1,039 a month.

Local data for Claude, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Claude, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

Full profile

Median household income

$77,813

Poverty rate

1.9%

Median home value

$170,600

Median rent

$1,039/mo

Homeownership

77.9%

Bachelor's or higher

27.6%

Median age

45.5

Average commute

24.9 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (204), Mexican Americans (120), Irish Americans (86).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Armstrong County. PPP loans are for Claude.

Details

Unemployment rate

3.4%

Aug 2026, +0.1 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

Armstrong County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Claude, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone86.3%
  • Carpooled7.9%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
  • Worked from home5.5%

Average one-way commute: 24.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Claude, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Very Low

Top: drought

Storm events since 1996

664

Countywide, mostly hail

July high / Jan low

93° / 24°F

21.1 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Claude, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

32.9%

U.S. 33.3% about the same

Diabetes

11.9%

U.S. 12.1% about the same

Smoking

13.2%

U.S. 12.8% about the same

Uninsured (18-64)

10.5%

U.S. 11.1% -0.6 pts

Cities near Claude

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
WashburnCensus-designated place12 mi1
GroomTown16 mi0.7
PanhandleTown17 mi2.1
Lake TanglewoodVillage24 mi1.1
White DeerTown25 mi1.7
PalisadesVillage25 mi0.6
Timbercreek CanyonVillage26 mi1.9
AmarilloCity26 mi103.6
HowardwickCity26 mi2
ClarendonCity29 mi3

Frequently asked questions

What county is Claude, TX in?
Claude is in Armstrong County, Texas.
What is the population of Claude, TX?
About 1,163 people live in Claude, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Claude?
Nearby places include Washburn (12 mi), Groom (16 mi), Panhandle (17 mi), Lake Tanglewood (24 mi), White Deer (25 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023