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Terlingua, TX
Census-designated place in Brewster County, Texas.
Population
178
Land area
11sq mi
People per sq mi
16
ZIP codes
0
Terlingua and its ZIP codes
Terlingua at a glance
- Terlingua is 86% less dense than Texas as a whole.
Local data for Terlingua, TX
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Brewster County. PPP loans are for Terlingua.
Unemployment rate
3.2%
Aug 2026, -0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$55,520
4,529 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$64,232
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$6.6B
FY 2026, $689,662 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Terlingua, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
527
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
134
2.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
99° / 36°F
Health statistics
Share of adults in Terlingua, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.7%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
12.5%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
9.4%
U.S. 11.1% -1.7 pts
Cities near Terlingua
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Study ButteCensus-designated place | 3.6 mi | 4.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Terlingua, TX in?
- Terlingua is in Brewster County, Texas.
- What is the population of Terlingua, TX?
- About 178 people live in Terlingua, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Terlingua?
- Nearby places include Study Butte (3.6 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023