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Cochran County, TX
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Cochran County, Texas.
Population
2,550
Land area
775sq mi
People per sq mi
3
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Cochran County
Cochran County at a glance
- Cochran County is 97% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,313, 42% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $53,200 (81% below Texas) and median rent is $697 a month.
- Its largest cities are Morton (1,513), Whiteface (361) and Bledsoe (130).
Local data for Cochran County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cochran County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,313
Poverty rate
27.8%
Median home value
$53,200
Median rent
$697/mo
Homeownership
64.6%
Bachelor's or higher
8.2%
Median age
37.1
Average commute
24.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,411), German Americans (220), Irish Americans (124).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Sep 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,331
685 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,714
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$32.3M
FY 2026, $12,698 per person
PPP loans
$3.2M
107 loans, 487 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$17.7K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Cochran County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone71.7%
- Carpooled19.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.4%
- Bicycle0.3%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home4.6%
Average one-way commute: 24.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cochran County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
459
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 24°F
17.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cochran County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
42.6%
U.S. 33.3% +9.3 pts
Diabetes
18.6%
U.S. 12.1% +6.5 pts
Smoking
19.3%
U.S. 12.8% +6.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
32.3%
U.S. 11.1% +21.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Cochran County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Cochran County, TX?
- Morton is the largest city or town in Cochran County, with about 1,513 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Cochran County?
- Cochran County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79314, 79346, 79379.
- What is the population of Cochran County, TX?
- About 2,550 people live in Cochran County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Cochran County?
- Cochran County borders Lea County, NM, Hockley County, Roosevelt County, NM, Lamb County, Terry County, Yoakum County, Bailey County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023