Scurry County

As of the 2020 U.S. Census, Scurry County, Texas had a population of approximately 16,932 people. The racial composition was roughly 59% White, 3% Black or African American, 1% Asian, 34% Hispanic or Latino, and 3% other races. The median age was around 35 years. The county has about 5,410 households, with an average household size of 2.71 persons.

As of the most recent data, Scurry County, TX, has a median home value of approximately $90,000. The median rent is around $700 per month. Homeownership rate stands at about 60%, while rental occupancy is around 40%. The housing market has shown modest appreciation rates, making it relatively affordable compared to state and national averages. The average household size is 2.7 persons. Housing stock includes a mix of single-family homes, apartments, and mobile homes.

As of the latest update, Scurry County, TX, holds various elections including federal, state, and local levels. In the 2020 presidential election, Donald Trump received 84.6% of the vote compared to Joe Biden's 14.3%. Scurry County also elects local officials such as the County Judge, Commissioners, Sheriff, and other county roles.

For the 2022 midterm elections, Texas Governor Greg Abbott, a Republican, was re-elected with significant support. Local candidates for county positions included:

• County Judge: Ricky Fritz
• County Sheriff: Jerry D. Hefner (2022 candidate)
• Commissioners: Positions in precincts up for re-election

Turnout figures for local elections often fall below national averages; for instance, the 2018 midterms saw around 45% local voter turnout. Please check the Scurry County official website or contact the Scurry County Elections Office for the most up-to-date candidate lists and specific numbers for upcoming or recent elections.

As of the latest data, Scurry County, Texas, has an educational attainment level that trails both state and national averages. Approximately 81.3% of the county's residents have a high school diploma or higher, compared to the national average of 88% and the Texas state average of 83.2%. In terms of higher education, around 13.8% of Scurry County adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, significantly lower than the national average of 33.1% and the Texas state average of 30.7%. These figures indicate that Scurry County has room for improvement in educational attainment relative to broader benchmarks.

Scurry County, Texas, has a diverse employment landscape with prominent industries including agriculture, oil and gas extraction, and healthcare. As of the latest available data, the unemployment rate in Scurry County is approximately 5.2%, compared to the national average of around 3.8% and the Texas state average of 4.7%.

Key employment sectors in Scurry County feature significant numbers in mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction, which employ around 22% of the workforce, reflective of the county's rich natural resources. This is substantially higher compared to national and Texas averages, where these industries respectively employ about 0.4% and 2%.

Agriculture also plays a critical role, employing around 8% of workers, compared to 1.5% nationally and 2.5% state-wide. Healthcare and social assistance employ about 10% of the workforce, close to the national figure of 13% and Texas's 12%.

These disparities underline the county's unique economic structure focused on natural resource industries.

As of the most recent data, the median household income in Scurry County, Texas, is approximately $53,000. In comparison, the median household income for the entire state of Texas is around $64,034, and the national median is about $68,700. This indicates that Scurry County's median household income is below both the state and national averages.

Here is a comparative table for clarity:

Scurry County's lower median income suggests economic differences potentially influenced by local industry, cost of living, and employment opportunities compared to broader state and national contexts.

As of the most recent data, Scurry County, TX has a relatively low crime rate compared to national averages.

Here is a breakdown of the crime rate per 1,000 residents:

Violent crimes include offenses such as murder, rape, robbery, and aggravated assault. Property crimes include burglary, larceny-theft, motor vehicle theft, and arson. The overall crime rate in Scurry County is indicative of a relatively safe community, with property crimes being more prevalent than violent crimes.