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Terrell County, TX
1 city or town and 3 ZIP codes in Terrell County, Texas.
Population
835
Land area
2,358sq mi
People per sq mi
0
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Terrell County
Terrell County at a glance
- Terrell County is 100% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,886 a year, 43% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $137,500 (52% below Texas).
Local data for Terrell County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Terrell County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,886
Poverty rate
7.7%
Median home value
$137,500
Homeownership
89.4%
Bachelor's or higher
26.9%
Median age
59.9
Average commute
11.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (258), Irish Americans (211), German Americans (164).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$63,286
261 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$65,159
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.75M
FY 2026, $7,563 per person
PPP loans
$1.41M
25 loans, 106 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$1,300
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Terrell County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.0%
- Carpooled5.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.6%
Average one-way commute: 11.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Terrell County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
210
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
2
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 37°F
9.8 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Terrell County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
33.8%
U.S. 33.3% +0.5 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
9.2%
U.S. 12.8% -3.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
16.8%
U.S. 11.1% +5.7 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Terrell County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Terrell County, TX?
- Sanderson is the largest city or town in Terrell County, with about 643 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Terrell County?
- Terrell County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 78851, 79781, 79848.
- What is the population of Terrell County, TX?
- About 835 people live in Terrell County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Terrell County?
- Terrell County borders Val Verde County, Pecos County, Brewster County, Crockett County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023