Tom Green County, Texas

Geography According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the county has a total area of 3,990 km² (1,541 mi²). 3,942 km² (1,522 mi²) of it is land and 48 km² (18 mi²) of it is water. The total area is 1.20% water.

Demographics As of the census of 2000, there are 104,010 people, 39,503 households, and 26,783 families residing in the county. The population density is 26/km² (68/mi²). There are 43,916 housing units at an average density of 11/km² (29/mi²). The racial makeup of the county is 79.08% White, 4.13% African American, 0.65% Native American, 0.86% Asian, 0.07% Pacific Islander, 12.82% from other races, and 2.39% from two or more races. 30.71% of the population are Hispanic or Latino of any race.

There are 39,503 households out of which 33.00% have children under the age of 18 living with them, 52.10% are married couples living together, 11.90% have a female householder with no husband present, and 32.20% are non-families. 27.20% of all households are made up of individuals and 10.80% have someone living alone who is 65 years of age or older. The average household size is 2.52 and the average family size is 3.09.

In the county, the population is spread out with 26.10% under the age of 18, 12.80% from 18 to 24, 27.10% from 25 to 44, 20.60% from 45 to 64, and 13.40% who are 65 years of age or older. The median age is 34 years. For every 100 females there are 93.70 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there are 89.90 males.

The median income for a household in the county is $33,148, and the median income for a family is $39,482. Males have a median income of $27,949 versus $20,683 for females. The per capita income for the county is $17,325. 15.20% of the population and 11.20% of families are below the poverty line. Out of the total people living in poverty, 20.20% are under the age of 18 and 11.80% are 65 or older.

Cities and Towns

• Christoval
• Grape Creek
• San Angelo