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Terry County, TX
3 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Terry County, Texas.
Population
11,629
Land area
889sq mi
People per sq mi
13
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Terry County
Terry County at a glance
- Terry County is 89% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $44,100 a year, 44% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $105,400 (63% below Texas) and median rent is $817 a month.
- The biggest population centers are Brownfield (8,738), Meadow (623) and Wellman (286).
Local data for Terry County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Terry County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,100
Poverty rate
18.3%
Median home value
$105,400
Median rent
$817/mo
Homeownership
66.5%
Bachelor's or higher
9.8%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
21.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (5,983), German Americans (944), Irish Americans (487).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
4.0%
Sep 2026, -0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$50,272
3,097 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,519
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$102M
FY 2026, $8,660 per person
PPP loans
$20.7M
438 loans, 2,453 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$65.3K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Terry County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone75.9%
- Carpooled19.2%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home3.6%
Average one-way commute: 21.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Terry County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
475
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
6
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 27°F
18.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Terry County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.7%
U.S. 33.3% +7.4 pts
Diabetes
16.4%
U.S. 12.1% +4.3 pts
Smoking
16.7%
U.S. 12.8% +3.9 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
29.2%
U.S. 11.1% +18.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Terry County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Terry County, TX?
- Brownfield is the largest city or town in Terry County, with about 8,738 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Terry County?
- Terry County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79316, 79345, 79378.
- What is the population of Terry County, TX?
- About 11,629 people live in Terry County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Terry County?
- Terry County borders Lubbock County, Gaines County, Hockley County, Dawson County, Yoakum County, Lynn County, Cochran County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023