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Young County, TX
4 cities and towns and 4 ZIP codes in Young County, Texas.
Population
18,029
Land area
914sq mi
People per sq mi
20
ZIP codes
4
Cities and towns in Young County
Young County at a glance
- Young County is 83% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $68,010, 13% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $175,800 (38% below Texas) and median rent is $862 a month.
- Its largest cities are Graham (8,792), Olney (3,015) and Newcastle (716).
Local data for Young County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Young County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,010
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$175,800
Prices +3.0% in a year
Median rent
$862/mo
Homeownership
74.1%
Bachelor's or higher
24.0%
Median age
41.6
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,682), German Americans (1,311), Irish Americans (1,286).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
3.6%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$61,861
6,974 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$70,700
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$122M
FY 2026, $6,801 per person
PPP loans
$53.3M
1,212 loans, 6,070 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$120K
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Young County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.9%
- Carpooled14.6%
- Public transit0.2%
- Walked2.6%
- Bicycle0.2%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.6%
- Worked from home3.8%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Young County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
592
Most often hail
Flood insurance policies
56
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
98° / 30°F
30.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Young County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
13.4%
U.S. 12.1% +1.3 pts
Smoking
14.5%
U.S. 12.8% +1.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Young County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Young County, TX?
- Graham is the largest city or town in Young County, with about 8,792 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Young County?
- Young County includes 4 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 76374, 76450, 76460, 76481.
- What is the population of Young County, TX?
- About 18,029 people live in Young County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Young County?
- Young County borders Palo Pinto County, Stephens County, Jack County, Archer County, Baylor County, Throckmorton County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023