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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 2024 the population of Glasscock County is 1,146. The population is expected to grow to 1,162 by 2029 - a growth rate of 0.28%.

The median age of Glasscock County residents is 41.

The diversity index of Glasscock County is 67.3, 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 $127,583 and projected to be $140,223 in 2029. Per capita income is $49,541, projected to be $55,510 in 2029. 6.28% of households – 72 – have an income of $200,000 or higher. Average net worth is $1,940,541 and the average disposable income is $94,965.

There are 538 housing units in Glasscock County; 324 are owner-occupied, 121 are rented, and 93 are vacant. The average home value is $363,194, with 42 homes built in 2010 or later, and 24 built in 1939 or earlier.

Business and Workforce

There are 60 businesses in Glasscock County, employing 476 workers and pulling from a labor force of 455 age 16 and above. 105 workers commute into Glasscock County from outside the county or state. Key industries for the area include:

350 residents both live and work in/around Glasscock County. The average travel time is 0.0 minutes. 25.43% people have a commute of less than 5 minutes while 10.57% commute 90 minutes or more each way. Of commuters, 343 drive alone, 36 carpool, and 0 take public transportation. 0 use other modes of transport such as motorcycle, bicycle, walking, etc. 76 residents work from home.

128 members of the workforce hold a high school diploma or GED. 21 have associates degrees, 243 have bachelor’s degrees, and 72 hold a graduate or professional degree.