The Town FilesYoung County, Texas
18,029 people. The median home is worth $175,800 (typical Texas town: $184,100) and the median household earns $68,010.
Towns in Young County
| Town | People | Median home | Income | Median age |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graham | 8,732 | $183,800 | $63,587 | 37.9 |
| Olney | 3,007 | $95,100 | $36,250 | 35.3 |
| Newcastle | 526 | $49,400 | $58,333 | 37.4 |
People and housing
| Young County | Typical Texas town | |
|---|---|---|
| Median home value | $175,800 | $184,100 |
| Median rent | $862 | $1,086 |
| Median household income | $68,010 | $65,842 |
| Median age | 41.6 | 37.1 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 24.0% | 18.9% |
| Below the poverty line | 16.5% | 13.1% |
Jobs and pay
7,010 jobs in 2024, average pay $61,045 a year.
Storms since 1996
NOAA recorded 592 storm events in Young County from 1996 to 2026, with 1 deaths.
Federal disaster declarations
Young County has been included in 21 FEMA declarations since 1953.
| Declared | Incident | Declaration |
|---|---|---|
| February 19, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | DR-4586: Severe Winter Storms |
| February 14, 2021 | Severe Ice Storm | EM-3554: Severe Winter Storm |
| March 25, 2020 | Biological | DR-4485: Covid-19 Pandemic |
| March 13, 2020 | Biological | EM-3458: Covid-19 |
| May 29, 2015 | Severe Storm | DR-4223: Severe Storms, Tornadoes, Straight-Line Winds And Flooding |
| July 1, 2011 | Fire | DR-1999: Wildfires |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024; BLS QCEW and LAUS; NOAA Storm Events; FEMA OpenFEMA (not endorsed by FEMA).