Cochran County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Cochran County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48079
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 079
Geography
- Land Area
- 775.08 sq mi
- Water Area
- 0.09 sq mi
- Total Area
- 775.17 sq mi
- Latitude
- 33.608440
- Longitude
- -102.830449
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 2,166
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 1,503
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 948 | 43.8% |
| Hispanic | 1,214 | 56.0% |
| White | 794 | 36.7% |
| Black | 122 | 5.6% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 4 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 739 | 49.2% |
| Hispanic | 767 | 51.0% |
| White | 646 | 43.0% |
| Black | 78 | 5.2% |
| Asian | 7 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 12 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 3 | 0.2% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 2,550
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $45,313
- Poverty Rate
- 26.6%
- Population Below Poverty
- 678
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 1,089 | 42.7% |
| Black | 125 | 4.9% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.0% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 1,529
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 517 | 33.8% |
| Republican | 849 | 55.5% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 163 | 10.7% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 729 | 47.7% |
| Female | 800 | 52.3% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 702 | 45.9% |
| Hispanic | 766 | 50.1% |
| Black | 12 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 459
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 30.0%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 319 | 45.4% |
| Hispanic | 118 | 15.4% |
| Black | 2 | 16.7% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 219 | 30.0% |
| Female | 240 | 30.0% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 389 (24.5%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 131 (8.2%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 1,268
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $53,200
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $697
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 71.7%
- Work From Home
- 4.6%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 22.1%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.