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Glasscock County

Glasscock County website

  • Population: 1,116; (2020 Census)
  • County seat: Garden City
  • Glasscock County, founded in 1889, was named for George Washington Glasscock, an early settler of the Austin, Texas, area.

American Community Survey 5-Year Data Profile

Major Towns

  • Garden City – County Seat

School Districts

County Resources

Population Demographics

As of 2026 the population of Glasscock County is 1,092. The population is expected to shrink to 1,079 by 2031 - a growth rate of -0.24%.

The median age of Glasscock County residents is 40.

The diversity index of Glasscock County is 66.6, meaning that there is a 67% chance that any two people selected out of 100 residents will be of different race or ethnicity from one another.

Housing and Income

The average household income in Glasscock County is $147,227 and projected to be $157,291 in 2031. Per capita income is $58,783, projected to be $64,141 in 2031. 9.43% of households – 103 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,832,416 and the average disposable income is $114,556.

There are 531 housing units in Glasscock County; 313 are owner-occupied, 123 are rented, and 95 are vacant. The average home value is $373,147, with 91 homes built in 2010 or later, and 13 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 54 businesses in Glasscock County, employing 310 workers and pulling from a labor force of 476 age 16 and above. 119 workers commute into Glasscock County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

357 residents both live and work in/around Glasscock County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 23.53% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 9.52% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 405 drive alone, 18 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 0 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 53 residents work from home.

130 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 73 have associates degrees, 189 have bachelor’s degrees, and 50 hold a graduate or professional degree.

Source: ESRI, 2026-09-09