Glasscock County, Texas

Geography

According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 901 sqmi, of which 900 sqmi is land and 0.9 sqmi (0.1%) is water. The Spraberry Trend, in 2009 the third-largest oil field in the United States by remaining reserves, underlies much of the county.

Major highways

• [[Image:US 87.svg|20px]] U.S. Highway 87
• [[Image:Texas 137.svg|20px]] State Highway 137
• [[Image:Texas 158.svg|20px]] State Highway 158
• [[Image:Texas RM 33.svg|20px]] Ranch to Market Road 33

Adjacent counties

• Howard County (north)
• Sterling County (east)
• Reagan County (south)
• Upton County (southwest)
• Midland County (west)
• Martin County (northwest)

Demographics

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Racial and ethnic composition

2020 census

As of the 2020 census, the county had a population of 1,116. The median age was 40.6 years. 24.4% of residents were under the age of 18 and 16.9% of residents were 65 years of age or older. For every 100 females there were 107.8 males, and for every 100 females age 18 and over there were 110.0 males age 18 and over.

The racial makeup of the county was 76.9% White, 0.7% Black or African American, 0.6% American Indian and Alaska Native,

There were 428 households in the county, of which 36.7% had children under the age of 18 living in them. Of all households, 67.5% were married-couple households, 17.3% were households with a male householder and no spouse or partner present, and 13.3% were households with a female householder and no spouse or partner present. About 17.5% of all households were made up of individuals and 7.0% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older.

There were 525 housing units, of which 18.5% were vacant. Among occupied housing units, 72.4% were owner-occupied and 27.6% were renter-occupied. The homeowner vacancy rate was 0.9% and the rental vacancy rate was 6.3%.

2000 census

At the 2000 census there were 1,406 people, 483 households, and 355 families in the county. The population density was 2 /mi2. There were 660 housing units at an average density of 1 /mi2. The racial makeup of the county was 77.52% White, 0.50% Black or African American, 0.14% Native American, 0.21% Pacific Islander, 19.13% from other races, and 2.49% from two or more races. 29.87% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race. Of the 483 households 42.00% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 67.50% were married couples living together, 2.90% had a female householder with no husband present, and 26.50% were non-families. 23.80% of households were one person and 7.00% were one person aged 65 or older. The average household size was 2.91 and the average family size was 3.51.

The age distribution was 33.50% under the age of 18, 7.10% from 18 to 24, 28.40% from 25 to 44, 22.00% from 45 to 64, and 9.00% 65 or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females there were 108.90 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 113.00 males.

The median household income was $35,655 and the median family income was $43,000. Males had a median income of $27,000 versus $27,083 for females. The per capita income for the county was $18,279. 14.70% of the population and 11.50% of families were below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 17.50% are under the age of 18 and 4.10% are 65 or older.

Politics

West Texas is one of the most strongly conservative areas of the nation, and Glasscock County is heavily Republican. The only time since 1948 it supported a Democrat for president was 1960. In the last eight elections, fewer than 100 voters have supported the Democratic candidate, and in the last seven elections, the Republican has carried over 90 percent of the county's vote.

In the 2000 U.S. presidential election, Glasscock County was the most strongly Republican county in the United States, giving 92.5% of its votes to Republican candidate George W. Bush. This pro-Republican trend is reflected in party membership. During the 2008 Presidential primary in Texas, 19 voters from Glasscock County cast ballots in the Democratic race, while over 400 cast ballots in the Republican race.

Communities

• Garden City (county seat)
• St. Lawrence

Education

All parts of the county are in the Glasscock County Independent School District.

All of Glasscock County is in the service area of Howard County Junior College District.

References

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