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Throckmorton, TX
Town in Throckmorton County, Texas.
Population
649
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
390
ZIP codes
0
Throckmorton and its ZIP codes
Throckmorton at a glance
- Throckmorton is about 3.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $45,139, 42% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $70,700 (75% below Texas) and median rent is $1,022 a month.
Local data for Throckmorton, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Throckmorton, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$45,139
Poverty rate
39.9%
Median home value
$70,700
Median rent
$1,022/mo
Homeownership
60.9%
Bachelor's or higher
15.6%
Median age
48.9
Average commute
10.8 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (103), Mexican Americans (79), German Americans (61).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Throckmorton County. PPP loans are for Throckmorton.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Sep 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,853
395 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$51,196
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$12.1M
FY 2026, $8,383 per person
How people get to work
Throckmorton, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone57.7%
- Carpooled33.5%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.8%
Average one-way commute: 10.8 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Throckmorton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
401
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 30°F
29.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Throckmorton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.9%
U.S. 33.3% +2.6 pts
Diabetes
14.6%
U.S. 12.1% +2.5 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
13.0%
U.S. 11.1% +1.9 pts
Cities near Throckmorton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ElbertCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 6 |
| WoodsonTown | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| MegargelTown | 24 mi | 0.6 |
| NewcastleCity | 26 mi | 1.8 |
| OlneyCity | 28 mi | 2 |
| GoreeCity | 28 mi | 1.4 |
| StamfordCity | 30 mi | 6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Throckmorton, TX in?
- Throckmorton is in Throckmorton County, Texas.
- What is the population of Throckmorton, TX?
- About 649 people live in Throckmorton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Throckmorton?
- Nearby places include Elbert (12 mi), Woodson (14 mi), Megargel (24 mi), Newcastle (26 mi), Olney (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023