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Snyder, TX
City in Scurry County, Texas.
Population
11,241
Land area
8.9sq mi
People per sq mi
1,258
ZIP codes
0
Snyder and its ZIP codes
Snyder at a glance
- Snyder is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 248th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $57,902, 26% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $104,000 (63% below Texas) and median rent is $1,033 a month.
Local data for Snyder, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Snyder, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,902
Poverty rate
12.4%
Median home value
$104,000
Median rent
$1,033/mo
Homeownership
71.4%
Bachelor's or higher
11.1%
Median age
32.4
Average commute
18.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,773), Irish Americans (650), German Americans (326).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Scurry County. PPP loans are for Snyder.
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$73,046
6,621 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,217
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$85.33M
FY 2026, $5,040 per person
How people get to work
Snyder, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled14.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.2%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 18.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Snyder, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
519
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 29°F
21.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Snyder, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.9%
U.S. 33.3% +4.6 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
13.3%
U.S. 12.8% +0.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
21.7%
U.S. 11.1% +10.6 pts
Cities near Snyder
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HermleighCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 9 |
| FluvannaCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| Colorado CityCity | 22 mi | 5.3 |
| LoraineTown | 24 mi | 1 |
| Lake Colorado CityCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 7.8 |
| WestbrookCity | 25 mi | 0.4 |
| RotanCity | 28 mi | 2 |
| RoscoeCity | 29 mi | 3.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Snyder, TX in?
- Snyder is in Scurry County, Texas.
- What is the population of Snyder, TX?
- About 11,241 people live in Snyder, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Snyder?
- Nearby places include Hermleigh (11 mi), Fluvanna (18 mi), Colorado City (22 mi), Loraine (24 mi), Lake Colorado City (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023