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Culberson County, TX
1 city or town and 1 ZIP code in Culberson County, Texas.
Population
2,195
Land area
3,812sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
1
Cities and towns in Culberson County
Culberson County at a glance
- Culberson County is 100% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,777, 25% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $79,300 (72% below Texas) and median rent is $1,043 a month.
Local data for Culberson County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Culberson County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,777
Poverty rate
19.5%
Median home value
$79,300
Median rent
$1,043/mo
Homeownership
70.2%
Bachelor's or higher
15.8%
Median age
44.8
Average commute
15.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,476), German Americans (136), Irish Americans (102).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$93,193
1,589 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$100,342
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$26.78M
FY 2026, $12,240 per person
PPP loans
$1.82M
50 loans, 344 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$39.25K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Culberson County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.0%
- Carpooled2.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.7%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.9%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 15.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Culberson County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
600
Most often high wind
Flood insurance policies
5
0.5% of homes, county
Toxic release facilities
1
No Superfund sites
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone5 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Culberson County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.3%
U.S. 33.3% +7.0 pts
Diabetes
19.3%
U.S. 12.1% +7.2 pts
Smoking
16.1%
U.S. 12.8% +3.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
31.3%
U.S. 11.1% +20.2 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Culberson County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Culberson County, TX?
- Van Horn is the largest city or town in Culberson County, with about 1,908 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Culberson County?
- Culberson County includes 1 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79855.
- What is the population of Culberson County, TX?
- About 2,195 people live in Culberson County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Culberson County?
- Culberson County borders Otero County, NM, Eddy County, NM, Reeves County, Hudspeth County, Jeff Davis County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) ยท Data as of 12/31/2023