Randall County, TX

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2023 Population

143,791

1.63% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

36.8

1.1% 1-year increase

2023 Poverty Rate

9.51%

0.838% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$80,905

3.67% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$227,500

8.75% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

73,302

0.259% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Randall County, TX had a population of 144k people with a median age of 36.8 and a median household income of $80,905. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Randall County, TX grew from 141,489 to 143,791, a 1.63% increase and its median household income grew from $78,038 to $80,905, a 3.67% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Randall County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (67.9%), White (Hispanic) (9.94%), Two+ (Hispanic) (9.09%), Other (Hispanic) (3.52%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.23%).

None of the households in Randall County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

97.7% of the residents in Randall County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Randall County, TX are West Texas A & M University (2,402 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Randall County, TX was $227,500, and the homeownership rate was 68.6%.

Most people in Randall County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20 minutes. The average car ownership in Randall County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Randall County, TX borders Armstrong County, TX, Carson County, TX, Castro County, TX, Deaf Smith County, TX, Oldham County, TX, Potter County, TX, and Swisher County, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Randall County, TX is home to a population of 144k people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2023, 5.18% of Randall County, TX residents were born outside of the country (7.45k people).

In 2023, there were 6.83 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (97.6k people) in Randall County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.3k White (Hispanic) and 13.1k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97.7%

2023 Citizenship

97.3%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 97.7% of Randall County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Randall County, TX was 97.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Randall County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Randall County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
97.6k ± 699
White (Hispanic)
14.3k ± 1.54k
Two+ (Hispanic)
13.1k ± 1.48k

23.7%

Hispanic Population

34.1k people

23.7% of the people in Randall County, TX are hispanic (34.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Randall County, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the County level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,430,315 ± 36,649 people
India
305,649 ± 13,502 people
El Salvador
224,600 ± 11,591 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,430,315 Texas residents, followed by India with 305,649 and El Salvador with 224,600.

Foreign-Born Population

5.18%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

7.45k people

5.24%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

7.41k people

As of 2023, 5.18% of Randall County, TX residents (7.45k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Randall County, TX was 5.24%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Randall County, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
3,147 ± 550
Vietnam
2,871 ± 378
Gulf War (1990s)
1,895 ± 401

Randall County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.1 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Randall County, TX employs 73.3k people. The largest industries in Randall County, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,907 people), Retail Trade (8,780 people), and Educational Services (7,721 people), and the highest paying industries are Management of Companies & Enterprises ($165,000), Utilities ($84,234), and Manufacturing ($81,971).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,213. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

73.3k

2023 Value

± 2,347

0.259%

1 Year growth

± 4.58%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Randall County, TX grew at a rate of 0.259%, from 73.1k employees to 73.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Randall County, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (9,235 people), Sales & Related Occupations (7,457 people), and Management Occupations (6,603 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Randall County, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

73.3k

2023 Value

± 2,347

0.259%

1 Year growth

± 4.58%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Randall County, TX grew at a rate of 0.259%, from 73.1k employees to 73.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Randall County, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (9,907 people), Retail Trade (8,780 people), and Educational Services (7,721 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Randall County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Randall County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$57,722

Median earning men ± $2,783

$37,059

Median earning women ± $1,270

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Manufacturing ($85,450), Information ($76,174), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,538).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Manufacturing ($67,652), Information ($60,625), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($52,660).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

4.59%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

224
Construction
171
Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
169
Other Services (except Public Administration)

The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

Depending on the option selected, the visualization shows the number of employees or number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$430k
Manufacturing
$243k
Retail Trade
$171k
Construction

The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Randall County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 78.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (19.8%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.41%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (78.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (19.8%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.41%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Randall County, TX for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.

Ted Cruz

Senator from Texas

Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

US Representative Elections

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2022, universities in Randall County, TX awarded 2,402 degrees. The student population of Randall County, TX in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 3,737 male students and 5,505 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Randall County, TX are White (1,418 and 60.5%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (654 and 27.9%), Black or African American (108 and 4.61%), and Asian (72 and 3.07%).

The largest universities in Randall County, TX by number of degrees awarded are West Texas A & M University (2,402 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Randall County, TX are General Business Administration & Management (334 and 13.9%), General Studies (173 and 7.2%), and Other Multidisciplinary Studies (154 and 6.41%).

The median tuition cost in Randall County, TX for a public four year colleges is $6,372 for in-state students and $8,267 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Randall County, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 91.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 29.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 9,242 (40.4% men and 59.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 9,242 students enrolled in Randall County, TX, 40.4% men and 59.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,973 records, of which 60.6% were women and 39.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
173 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
154 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
126 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Randall County, TX was General Studies with 173 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Randall County, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

West Texas A & M University

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

2,402 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was West Texas A & M University with 2,402 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 908 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Randall County, TX, which is 0.608 times less than the 1,494 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,418 degrees mean that there were 2.17 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 654 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($6,372) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,729) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,200) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.59% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.53% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (5.7M), Some college (4.97M), and Bachelors Degree (4.2M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Randall County, TX was $227,500 in 2023, which is 0.75 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $209,200 to $227,500, a 8.75% increase. The homeownership rate in Randall County, TX is 68.6%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Randall County, TX have an average commute time of 20 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Randall County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Randall County, TX is $80,905. In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Randall County, TX was Census Tract 204 with a value of $116,500, followed by Census Tract 216.09 and Census Tract 216.05, with respective values of $106,295 and $103,845.

In 2023, 11.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Randall County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.492%.

Housing

Property

$227,500

Median Property Value 2023

±$4,560

$38,257

Median Property Taxes

±$1,530

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Randall County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Randall County, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

68.6%

Homeownership

2023

63.2%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 68.6% of the housing units in Randall County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 69.5%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Randall County, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 204
Census Tract 216.09
Census Tract 216.05

In 2023, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Randall County, TX was Census Tract 204 with a value of $116,500, followed by Census Tract 216.09 and Census Tract 216.05, with respective values of $106,295 and $103,845.

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$80,905

Median Household Income

± $2,803

55.8k

Number of Households

± 1,971

In 2023, the median household income of the 55.8k households in Randall County, TX grew to $80,905 from the previous year's value of $78,038.

The following chart displays the households in Randall 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 $75k - $100k range.

Wage Distribution

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

0.476

2022 Wage GINI in Texas

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2022, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0231% decline from 2021 to 2022, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (79.6%)
Carpooled (10.4%)
Worked At Home (6.81%)

In 2023, 79.6% of workers in Randall County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.4%) and those who worked at home (6.81%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

Commute Time

20 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Randall County, TX have a shorter commute time (20 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.23% of the workforce in Randall County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Randall County, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2023, 11.3% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Randall County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 0.492%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the population living with severe housing problems.

Poverty & Diversity

9.51% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Randall County, TX (13.4k out of 141k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 55 - 64 and then Females 65 - 74.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Randall County, TX is White, followed by Hispanic and Two Or More.

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.

Children in Poverty

In 2023, 10.8% of the children was living in poverty in Randall County, TX. From 2014 to 2023, the indicator declined 3.1%.

The graph shows the trend of the percentage of the children living in poverty.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

89.6% of the population of Randall County, TX has health coverage, with 54.9% on employee plans, 8.92% on Medicaid, 11.7% on Medicare, 12.4% on non-group plans, and 1.69% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Randall County, TX see 1590 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.442% increase from the previous year (1583 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1733 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 856 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,590 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Randall County, TX

Primary care physicians in Randall County, TX see an average of 1,590 patients per year. This represents a 0.442% increase from the previous year (1,583 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Randall County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.6% under 18 years, 21.9% between 18 and 34 years, 36.8% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.3% were men and 50.7% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

10.4%

Uninsured

54.9%

Employer Coverage

8.92%

Medicaid

11.7%

Medicare

12.4%

Non-Group

1.69%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Randall County, TX grew by 8.37% from 9.57% to 10.4%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2023, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 55.6 in Randall County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Randall County, TX.

Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2023, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 32.9% in Randall County, TX.

The graphic shows the trend of the indicator in Randall County, TX.