Throckmorton, TX County is a rural community located in North Central Texas about halfway between Amarillo and Fort Worth. The population of the county is 1,426, with a population density of two people per square mile, significantly lower than the US population density of 93 people per square mile. Throckmorton is home to several local businesses such as Branham Feed & Supply, Wilkes Grocery & Market, and The Store at 15th Street. For outdoor activities, visitors can enjoy kayaking on the Brazos River or visit one of the nearby State Parks such as Palo Pinto Mountains State Park or Lake Mineral Wells State Park. Other interesting organizations include the Throckmorton County Historical Commission and the Throckmorton County Library. Local sporting events include high school football games and youth rodeos.
The population in Throckmorton County is 1,426. There are 2 people per square mile aka population density. The median age in Throckmorton County is 48.1, the US median age is 38.4. The number of people per household in Throckmorton County is 2.2, the US average of people per household is 2.6.
Family in Throckmorton County
- 63.2% are married
- 13.6% are divorced
- 21.5% are married with children
- 16.2% have children, but are single
Race in Throckmorton County
- 82.5% are White
- 0.1% are Black
- 0.3% are Asian
- 0.0% are Native American
- 0.0% claim Other
- 15.8% claim Hispanic ethnicity
- 1.2% Two or more races
- 0.0% Hawaiian, Pacific Islander