Tom Green County, TX

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2021 Population

119,048

0.34% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

34.6

0.875% 1-year increase

2021 Poverty Rate

11.8%

2.84% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$62,052

7.6% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$156,600

4.61% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

56,338

0.834% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Tom Green County, TX had a population of 119k people with a median age of 34.6 and a median household income of $62,052. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Tom Green County, TX grew from 118,645 to 119,048, a 0.34% increase and its median household income grew from $57,670 to $62,052, a 7.6% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tom Green County, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (51.6%), White (Hispanic) (25.5%), Two+ (Hispanic) (8.97%), Other (Hispanic) (6.09%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (3.78%).

None of the households in Tom Green 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% of the residents in Tom Green County, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tom Green County, TX are Angelo State University (1,878 degrees awarded in 2021) and Texas College of Cosmetology-San Angelo (71 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Tom Green County, TX was $156,600, and the homeownership rate was 66.2%.

Most people in Tom Green County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 18.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Tom Green County, TX was 2 cars per household.

Tom Green County, TX borders Coke County, TX, Concho County, TX, Irion County, TX, Menard County, TX, Reagan County, TX, Runnels County, TX, Schleicher County, TX, and Sterling County, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Tom Green County, TX is home to a population of 119k people, from which 97% are citizens. As of 2021, 5.41% of Tom Green County, TX residents were born outside of the country (6.44k people).

In 2021, there were 2.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (61.4k people) in Tom Green County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 30.3k White (Hispanic) and 10.7k Two+ (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

97%

2021 Citizenship

96.7%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 97% of Tom Green County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Tom Green County, TX was 96.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tom Green County, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
61.4k ± 247
White (Hispanic)
30.3k ± 1.42k
Two+ (Hispanic)
10.7k ± 1.44k

41.2%

Hispanic Population

49k people

41.2% of the people in Tom Green County, TX are hispanic (49k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Tom Green 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
2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
India
290,669 ± 13,170 people
El Salvador
220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

Foreign-Born Population

5.41%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

6.44k people

5.91%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

7.02k people

As of 2021, 5.41% of Tom Green County, TX residents (6.44k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tom Green County, TX was 5.91%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,323 ± 376
Vietnam
2,267 ± 288
Gulf War (1990s)
1,712 ± 382

Tom Green County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.02 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Tom Green County, TX employs 56.3k people. The largest industries in Tom Green County, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,389 people), Retail Trade (6,686 people), and Educational Services (5,516 people), and the highest paying industries are Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($76,624), Utilities ($74,297), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($67,396).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

56.3k

2021 Value

± 2,233

0.834%

1 Year growth

± 5.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tom Green County, TX grew at a rate of 0.834%, from 55.9k employees to 56.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tom Green County, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (7,836 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,947 people), and Management Occupations (5,030 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tom Green 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

56.3k

2021 Value

± 2,233

0.834%

1 Year growth

± 5.49%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tom Green County, TX grew at a rate of 0.834%, from 55.9k employees to 56.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tom Green County, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (8,389 people), Retail Trade (6,686 people), and Educational Services (5,516 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tom Green County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Tom Green County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$42,280

Median earning men ± $2,545

$30,158

Median earning women ± $1,273

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($71,903), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,362), and Information ($55,543).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($51,042), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($50,781), and Public Administration ($39,670).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

2.75%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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Establishments by Size

The industries with the most establishments

848
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
804
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing
542
Retail Trade

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

Payroll by Industry Sector

The industries with the highest total annual payroll

$925k
Educational Services, Health Care & Social Assistance
$519k
Manufacturing
$292k
Finance & Insurance, and Real Estate, Rental & Leasing

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

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

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

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

Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T

2020 Value in Texas

$4.54T

Projected 2050 Value in Texas

101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

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

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

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

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

Civics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Tom Green County, TX went to Donald J. Trump with 71.5% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.1%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.21%).

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 (71.5%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (27.1%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.21%)
Libertarian Party

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Tom Green 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 2021, universities in Tom Green County, TX awarded 1,949 degrees. The student population of Tom Green County, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 4,297 male students and 6,614 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tom Green County, TX are White (1,052 and 55.7%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (573 and 30.3%), Black or African American (161 and 8.52%), and Two or More Races (56 and 2.96%).

The largest universities in Tom Green County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Angelo State University (1,878 and 96.4%) and Texas College of Cosmetology-San Angelo (71 and 3.64%).

The most popular majors in Tom Green County, TX are General Business Administration & Management (222 and 11.4%), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (147 and 7.54%), and School Counseling & Guidance Services (106 and 5.44%).

The median tuition cost in Tom Green County, TX for a public four year colleges is $4,495 for in-state students and $14,287 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2021 in Tom Green County, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 70.1%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 52.2%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 10,911 (39.4% men and 60.6% 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 2021 there were 10,911 students enrolled in Tom Green County, TX, 39.4% men and 60.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 5,514 records, of which 59.7% were women and 40.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Business Administration & Management
86 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
147 degrees awarded
Kinesiology & Exercise Science
102 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Tom Green County, TX was General Business Administration & Management with 86 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Angelo State University
1,878 degrees awarded
Texas College of Cosmetology-San Angelo
71 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Angelo State University with 1,878 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 730 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tom Green County, TX, which is 0.599 times less than the 1,219 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,052 degrees mean that there were 1.84 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 573 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 ($4,495) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,691) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

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 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% 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 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

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 Tom Green County, TX was $156,600 in 2021, which is 0.639 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $149,700 to $156,600, a 4.61% increase. The homeownership rate in Tom Green County, TX is 66.2%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Tom Green County, TX have an average commute time of 18.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tom Green County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Tom Green County, TX is $62,052. In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income in Tom Green County, TX was Census Tract 17.08 with a value of $90,465, followed by Census Tract 16 and Census Tract 17.07, with respective values of $80,795 and $78,750.

In 2022, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tom Green County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.19%.

Housing

Property

$156,600

Median Property Value 2021

±$3,715

$29,679

Median Property Taxes

±$1,275

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 Tom Green County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

66.2%

Homeownership

2021

64.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 66.2% of the housing units in Tom Green County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 65.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Tom Green 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 17.08
Census Tract 16
Census Tract 17.07

In 2021, the tract with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Tom Green County, TX was Census Tract 17.08 with a value of $90,465, followed by Census Tract 16 and Census Tract 17.07, with respective values of $80,795 and $78,750.

The following map shows all of the tracts in Tom Green 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.

$62,052

Median Household Income

± $3,834

44.8k

Number of Households

± 1,807

In 2021, the median household income of the 44.8k households in Tom Green County, TX grew to $62,052 from the previous year's value of $57,670.

The following chart displays the households in Tom Green 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 Tom Green County, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, 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 2021

Drove Alone (76.9%)
Carpooled (10.5%)
Worked At Home (6.26%)

In 2021, 76.9% of workers in Tom Green County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.5%) and those who worked at home (6.26%).

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

18.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tom Green County, TX have a shorter commute time (18.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 3.3% of the workforce in Tom Green County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Tom Green 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 Tom Green County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tom Green County, TX have 2 cars.

Poverty

Severe Housing Problems

In 2022, 13.9% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Tom Green County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 1.19%.

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

Poverty & Diversity

11.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tom Green County, TX (13.3k out of 113k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males < 5 and then Females 18 - 24.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Tom Green 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 2022, 16.6% of the children was living in poverty in Tom Green County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 7.5%.

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.

Security

Crimes & Accidents

Indicator

In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 318 in Tom Green County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 17.7 per 100,000 population.

The graph shows the trend in the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

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Health

86.7% of the population of Tom Green County, TX has health coverage, with 47.8% on employee plans, 10.4% on Medicaid, 10.9% on Medicare, 14.2% on non-group plans, and 3.39% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Tom Green County, TX see 1355 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.52% decrease from the previous year (1390 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1667 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 632 patients per year.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

1,355 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Tom Green County, TX

Primary care physicians in Tom Green County, TX see an average of 1,355 patients per year. This represents a 2.52% decrease from the previous year (1,390 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.4% under 18 years, 23.3% between 18 and 34 years, 34.6% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.7% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 48.5% were men and 51.5% were women.

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

Uninsured People

13.3%

Uninsured

47.8%

Employer Coverage

10.4%

Medicaid

10.9%

Medicare

14.2%

Non-Group

3.39%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tom Green County, TX grew by 0.155% from 13.3% to 13.3%.

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

Health Indicators

Health Outcomes

Indicator

In 2022, the number of deaths among residents under age 18 per 100,000 population was 48.6 in Tom Green County, TX.

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

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Health Behaviors

Indicator

In 2022, 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 36.9% in Tom Green County, TX.

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

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