Welcome to Glasscock County

Glasscock County

Glasscock County

  • 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 2025 the population of Glasscock County is 1,109. The population is expected to shrink to 1,101 by 2030 - a growth rate of -0.14%.

The median age of Glasscock County residents is 40.

The diversity index of Glasscock County is 67.8, meaning that there is a 68% 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 $138,180 and projected to be $146,064 in 2030. Per capita income is $54,824, projected to be $59,168 in 2030. 7.94% of households – 88 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,948,129 and the average disposable income is $106,725.

There are 539 housing units in Glasscock County; 320 are owner-occupied, 120 are rented, and 99 are vacant. The average home value is $368,227, with 48 homes built in 2010 or later, and 30 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 56 businesses in Glasscock County, employing 374 workers and pulling from a labor force of 469 age 16 and above. 104 workers commute into Glasscock County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

365 residents both live and work in/around Glasscock County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 21.1% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 9.04% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 380 drive alone, 23 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 0 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 66 residents work from home.

112 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 31 have associates degrees, 259 have bachelor’s degrees, and 60 hold a graduate or professional degree.