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Stephens County, TX
1 city or town and 2 ZIP codes in Stephens County, Texas.
Population
9,351
Land area
897sq mi
People per sq mi
10
ZIP codes
2
Cities and towns in Stephens County
Stephens County at a glance
- Stephens County is 91% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,008 a year, 26% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $110,200 (61% below Texas) and median rent is $846 a month.
Local data for Stephens County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Stephens County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,008
Poverty rate
14.6%
Median home value
$110,200
Prices -16.2% in a year
Median rent
$846/mo
Homeownership
79.2%
Bachelor's or higher
17.2%
Median age
42.0
Average commute
28.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,180), Irish Americans (1,175), German Americans (1,002).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,417
3,309 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,264
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$56.6M
FY 2026, $6,219 per person
PPP loans
$22.6M
464 loans, 2,495 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$18.9K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Stephens County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.1%
- Carpooled15.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 28.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Stephens County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
442
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
89
2.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 28°F
29.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Stephens County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
36.3%
U.S. 33.3% +3.0 pts
Diabetes
13.8%
U.S. 12.1% +1.7 pts
Smoking
15.6%
U.S. 12.8% +2.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
18.4%
U.S. 11.1% +7.3 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Stephens County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Stephens County, TX?
- Breckenridge is the largest city or town in Stephens County, with about 5,170 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Stephens County?
- Stephens County includes 2 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 76424, 76429.
- What is the population of Stephens County, TX?
- About 9,351 people live in Stephens County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Stephens County?
- Stephens County borders Palo Pinto County, Young County, Eastland County, Shackelford County, Throckmorton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023