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Oldham County, TX
4 cities and towns and 2 ZIP codes in Oldham County, Texas.
Population
2,249
Land area
1,501sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Oldham County
Oldham County at a glance
- Oldham County is 99% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $79,900, close to the Texas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $162,800 (43% below Texas) and median rent is $1,111 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Vega (1,086), Boys Ranch (309) and Wildorado (157).
Local data for Oldham County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Oldham County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$79,900
Poverty rate
20.7%
Median home value
$162,800
Median rent
$1,111/mo
Homeownership
73.6%
Bachelor's or higher
21.4%
Median age
31.4
Average commute
28.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (516), German Americans (302), Irish Americans (234).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.9%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,043
903 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$89,391
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$15.12M
FY 2026, $8,599 per person
PPP loans
$2.3M
89 loans, 253 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$17.21K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Oldham County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled12.2%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked4.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.9%
- Worked from home7.2%
Average one-way commute: 28.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Oldham County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
668
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
93° / 21°F
18.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Oldham County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.1%
U.S. 33.3% +2.8 pts
Diabetes
13.3%
U.S. 12.1% +1.2 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.0%
U.S. 11.1% +3.9 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Oldham County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Oldham County, TX?
- Vega is the largest city or town in Oldham County, with about 1,086 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Oldham County?
- Oldham County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79001, 79092.
- What is the population of Oldham County, TX?
- About 2,249 people live in Oldham County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Oldham County?
- Oldham County borders Randall County, Potter County, Moore County, Deaf Smith County, Quay County, NM, Hartley County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023