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Sutton County, TX
1 city or town and 1 ZIP code in Sutton County, Texas.
Population
3,277
Land area
1,454sq mi
People per sq mi
2
ZIP codes
1
Cities and towns in Sutton County
Sutton County at a glance
- Sutton County is 98% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $78,906, close to the Texas median.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $155,700 (45% below Texas) and median rent is $772 a month.
Local data for Sutton County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Sutton County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$78,906
Poverty rate
4.5%
Median home value
$155,700
Median rent
$772/mo
Homeownership
76.0%
Bachelor's or higher
18.3%
Median age
42.3
Average commute
24.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,056), Irish Americans (143), German Americans (56).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
6.3%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,823
1,134 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$68,978
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$19.5M
FY 2026, $5,776 per person
PPP loans
$8M
136 loans, 772 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$20.1K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Sutton County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.6%
- Carpooled14.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home7.9%
Average one-way commute: 24.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Sutton County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
240
Most often drought
Flood insurance policies
12
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 31°F
22.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Sutton County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.3%
U.S. 33.3% +5.0 pts
Diabetes
17.4%
U.S. 12.1% +5.3 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
27.2%
U.S. 11.1% +16.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Sutton County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Sutton County, TX?
- Sonora is the largest city or town in Sutton County, with about 2,691 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Sutton County?
- Sutton County includes 1 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 76950.
- What is the population of Sutton County, TX?
- About 3,277 people live in Sutton County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Sutton County?
- Sutton County borders Val Verde County, Kimble County, Crockett County, Schleicher County, Menard County, Edwards County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023