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Nolan County, TX
3 cities and towns and 6 ZIP codes in Nolan County, Texas.
Population
14,454
Land area
912sq mi
People per sq mi
16
ZIP codes
6
Cities and towns in Nolan County
Nolan County at a glance
- Nolan County is 86% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $50,747 a year, 35% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $96,300 (66% below Texas) and median rent is $913 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Sweetwater (10,385), Roscoe (1,425) and Blackwell (211).
Local data for Nolan County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Nolan County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$50,747
Poverty rate
22.5%
Median home value
$96,300
Prices +8.5% in a year
Median rent
$913/mo
Homeownership
68.1%
Bachelor's or higher
16.0%
Median age
39.3
Average commute
18.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,798), Irish Americans (1,255), German Americans (1,254).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Sep 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$59,954
6,177 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$60,236
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$83.6M
FY 2026, $5,671 per person
PPP loans
$28.7M
468 loans, 3,547 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$37.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Nolan County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.0%
- Carpooled10.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked2.1%
- Bicycle0.8%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.8%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 18.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Nolan County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
509
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
61
1.0% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 31°F
21.2 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Nolan County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.5%
U.S. 33.3% +7.2 pts
Diabetes
16.5%
U.S. 12.1% +4.4 pts
Smoking
17.3%
U.S. 12.8% +4.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
22.9%
U.S. 11.1% +11.8 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Nolan County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Nolan County, TX?
- Sweetwater is the largest city or town in Nolan County, with about 10,385 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Nolan County?
- Nolan County includes 6 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79506, 79535, 79537, 79545, 79556.
- What is the population of Nolan County, TX?
- About 14,454 people live in Nolan County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Nolan County?
- Nolan County borders Taylor County, Jones County, Scurry County, Runnels County, Mitchell County, Fisher County, Coke County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023