Glasscock County, TX

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Population

1,420

13.3% growth

Median Age

38.3


Median Household Income

$64,886

4.39% growth

Poverty Rate

11.6%


Number of Employees

669

24.8% growth

Median Property Value

$193,600

1.1% growth

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Health

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Housing & Living

About

In 2017, Glasscock County, TX had a population of 1.42k people with a median age of 38.3 and a median household income of $64,886. Between 2016 and 2017 the population of Glasscock County, TX grew from 1,253 to 1,420, a 13.3% increase and its median household income grew from $62,159 to $64,886, a 4.39% increase.

The population of Glasscock County, TX is 59.4% White Alone, 40.6% Hispanic or Latino, and 0% Two or More Races. N/A% of the people in Glasscock County, TX speak a non-English language, and 83.4% are U.S. citizens.

The median property value in Glasscock County, TX is $193,600, and the homeownership rate is 71.8%. Most people in Glasscock County, TX commute by Drove Alone, and the average commute time is 19.1 minutes. The average car ownership in Glasscock County, TX is 2 cars per household.

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Economy

The economy of Glasscock County, TX employs 669 people. The largest industries in Glasscock County, TX are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (223 people), Construction (104 people), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (63 people), and the highest paying industries are Manufacturing ($81,667), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,192), and Public Administration ($51,250).

Median household income in Glasscock County, TX is $64,886. Males in Glasscock County, TX have an average income that is 1.41 times higher than the average income of females, which is $45,959. The income inequality in Glasscock County, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.482, which is higher than than the national average.

Wages

Median Household Income

$64,886

2017 value

± $26,246

4.39%

1 Year Growth

± 55.8%

Households in Glasscock County, TX have a median annual income of $64,886, which is more than the median annual income of $60,336 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $62,159 in 2016, which represents a 4.39% annual growth.

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Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

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$64,953

Average Male Salary

± $716

$45,959

Average Female Salary

± $514

In 2017, full-time male employees in Texas made 1.41 times more than female employees.

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Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

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Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity

  1. Asian

    $64,947 ± $2,196

  2. White

    $52,072 ± $505

  3. American Indian

    $45,538 ± $7,571

In 2017 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Texas workers was Asian. These workers were paid 1.25 times more than White workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Glasscock County, TX is from Texas.

0.482

2017 Wage GINI

0.482

2016 Wage GINI

In 2017, the income inequality in Texas was 0.482 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.139% growth from 2016 to 2017, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even.

The 2017 the GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.479. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)

  1. Census Tract 9501

  2. N/A

  3. N/A

In 2017, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Glasscock County, TX was Census Tract 9501 with a value of $67,303, followed by N/A and N/A, with respective values of N/A and N/A.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Glasscock County, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Poverty by Age and Gender

Males 25 - 34

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

11.6% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Glasscock County, TX (165 out of 1.42k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 13.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 25 - 34, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

  1. White

    111 ± 63

  2. Hispanic

    70 ± 102

  3. Other

    54 ± 104

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Glasscock County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Other.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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Occupations

Employment by Occupations

669

2017 Value

± 160

24.8%

1 Year growth

± 26.8%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Glasscock County, TX grew at a rate of 24.8%, from 536 employees to 669 employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Glasscock County, TX, are Management Occupations (187 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (77 people), and Material Moving Occupations (69 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Glasscock County, TX.

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Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Glasscock County, TX, by number of employees, are Management Occupations (187 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (77 people), and Material Moving Occupations (69 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Glasscock County, TX has an unusually high number of residents working as Farming, Fishing, & Forestry Occupations (12.2 times higher than expected), Material Moving Occupations (3.94 times), and Management Occupations (2.75 times).

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Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Glasscock County, TX, by median earnings, are Computer, Engineering, & Science Occupations ($145,500), Business & Financial Operations Occupations ($67,206), and Management, Business, & Financial Occupations ($65,515).

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Industries

Employment by Industries

669

2017 Value

± 160

24.8%

1 Year growth

± 26.8%

From 2016 to 2017, employment in Glasscock County, TX grew at a rate of 24.8%, from 536 employees to 669 employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Glasscock County, TX, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (223 people), Construction (104 people), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (63 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Glasscock County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Glasscock County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Most Common

The most common industries in Glasscock County, TX, by number of employees, are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (223 people), Construction (104 people), and Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (63 people).

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Most Specialized

Compared to other counties, Glasscock County, TX has an unusually high number of Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting (28.2 times higher than expected), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction (17.4 times), and Management of Companies & Enterprises (9.24 times) industries.

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Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Glasscock County, TX, by median earnings, are Manufacturing ($81,667), Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($70,192), and Public Administration ($51,250).

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Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

  1. Fuel oils

    $282B

  2. Gasoline

    $216B

  3. Mixed freight

    $159B

In 2015, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Fuel oils with $282B, followed by Gasoline ($216B) and Mixed freight ($159B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$1.97T

2015 Value

$2.8T

Projected 2045 Value

42.1% growth

In 2015, total outbound Texas trade was $1.97T. This is expected to increase 42.1% to $2.8T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

  1. Louisiana

    $85.7B

  2. Oklahoma

    $53.4B

  3. California

    $34.5B

In 2015, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $85.7B, followed by Oklahoma with $53.4B and California and $34.5B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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Health

80.9% of the population of Glasscock County, TX has health coverage, with 38.5% on employee plans, 6.76% on Medicaid, 10.3% on Medicare, 25.4% on non-group plans, and 0% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in the county of Glasscock County, TX was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in Glasscock County, TX see 0 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (0 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 0 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 0 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Cass County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (14.5%). Additionally, Angelina County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (39.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

0 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio

Primary care physicians in Glasscock County, TX see an average of 0 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (0 patients).

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Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

  1. West Virginia

    8.26% of the population affected

  2. Arkansas

    8.13% of the population affected

  3. New Hampshire

    7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

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Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

  1. Mississippi

    19.2% of adults

  2. Texas

    17.9% of adults

  3. Louisiana

    17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

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Health Care Spending

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$6,998

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care 

$4,696

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,273

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,895

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Texas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.06%, from $6,661 to $6,998.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

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Health Care Coverage

19.1%

Uninsured

38.5%

Employer Coverage

6.76%

Medicaid

10.3%

Medicare

25.4%

Non-Group

0%

Military or VA

Between 2016 and 2017, the percent of uninsured citizens in Glasscock County, TX declined by 11.4% from 21.5% to 19.1%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Glasscock County, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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Health Risks

Data available at the county level.

Most at risk counties

  1. Cass County

    14.5% prevalence

  2. Nacogdoches County

    14.4% prevalence

  3. San Augustine County

    14.3% prevalence

Cass County has the highest prevalence of diabetes in Texas, at 14.5%.

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Diversity

Glasscock County, TX is home to a population of 1.42k people, from which 83.4% are citizens. As of 2017, 20.4% of Glasscock County, TX residents were born outside of the country (290 people).

The ethnic composition of the population of Glasscock County, TX is composed of 844 White Alone residents (59.4%), 576 Hispanic or Latino residents (40.6%), 0 Two or More Races residents (0%), 0 Asian Alone residents (0%), 0 Native Hawaiian & Other Pacific Islander Alone residents (0%), 0 American Indian & Alaska Native Alone residents (0%), 0 Black or African American Alone residents (0%), and 0 Some Other Race Alone residents (0%).

The most common foreign languages spoken in Glasscock County, TX are N/A.

Age

Age by Nativity

36

Median Native-Born Age

± 5

42

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 9.3

In 2017, the median age of all people in Glasscock County, TX was 38.3. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 36, were generally younger than than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Glasscock County, TX are getting getting older. In 2016, the average age of all Glasscock County, TX residents was 37.

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Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

20.4%

2017 Foreign-Born Population

290 people

19.6%

2016 Foreign-Born Population

245 people

As of 2017, 20.4% of Glasscock County, TX residents (290 people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.7%. In 2016, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Glasscock County, TX was 19.6%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin

  1. Mexico

    2,547,886 ± 37,324 people

  2. India

    231,271 ± 11,757 people

  3. El Salvador

    200,904 ± 10,964 people

In 2017, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,547,886 Texas residents, followed by India with 231,271 and El Salvador with 200,904.

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Citizenship

83.4%

2017 Citizenship

87.2%

2016 Citizenship

As of 2017, 83.4% of Glasscock County, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.1%. In 2016, the percentage of US citizens in Glasscock County, TX was 87.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

Most Common

  1. White Alone

    844 ± 164

  2. Hispanic or Latino

    576 ± 183

  3. Two or More Races

    0 ± 18.4

In 2017, there were 1.47 times more White Alone residents (844 people) in Glasscock County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 576 Hispanic or Latino and 0 Two or More Races residents, the second and third most common racial or ethnic groups.

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Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

  1. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  2. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

  3. N/A

    N/A speakers (N/A%)

N/A% of Glasscock County, TX citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is approximately the same as the national average of 21.8%. In N/A, the most common non-English language spoken in Glasscock County, TX was N/A. N/A% of the overall population of Glasscock County, TX are native N/A speakers. N/A% speak N/A and N/A% speak N/A, the next two most common languages.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

  1. Vietnam

    22 ± 26

  2. Korea

    9 ± 20

  3. Gulf War (1990s)

    3 ± 14

Glasscock County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.44 times greater than any other conflict.

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Housing & Living

The median property value in Glasscock County, TX was $193,600 in 2017, which is 0.89 times smaller than the national average of $217,600. Between 2016 and 2017 the median property value increased from $191,500 to $193,600, a 1.1% increase. The homeownership rate in Glasscock County, TX is 71.8%, which is higher than the national average of 63.9%. People in Glasscock County, TX have an average commute time of 19.1 minutes, and they commute by Drove Alone. Car ownership in Glasscock County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Income

Household Income

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$64,886

Median Household Income

± $26,246

475

Number of Households

± 103

In 2017, the median household income of the 475 households in Glasscock County, TX grew to $64,886 from the previous year's value of $62,159.

The following chart displays the households in Glasscock County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $200k+ range.

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Housing

Property Value

$193,600

2017 Median

± $12,711

$191,500

2016 Median

± $20,337

In 2017, the median property value in Glasscock County, TX grew to to $193,600 from the previous year's value of $191,500.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Glasscock County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Glasscock County, TX the largest share of households have a property value in the $175k - $200k range.

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Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Glasscock County, TX distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Glasscock County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

71.8%

2017 Homeownership

67.1%

2016 Homeownership

In 2017, 71.8% of the housing units in Glasscock County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 67.1%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 63.9%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Glasscock County, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Glasscock County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Glasscock County, TX have 2 cars, followed by 3 cars.

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Commute Time

19.1 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Glasscock County, TX have a shorter commute time (19.1 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.1 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Glasscock County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Method of Travel

  1. Drove Alone

    77.7%

  2. Walked

    9.92%

  3. Worked At Home

    7.37%

In 2017, the most common method of travel for workers in Glasscock County, TX was Drove Alone, followed by those who Walked and those who Worked At Home.

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