Texas · Ward County

Grandfalls Authority

Population

375

Median income

$33,125

Median age

40

Figures from U.S. Census ACS — each figure links to its source query.

Grandfalls, Texas

With 375 residents, Grandfalls sits in Howard County, Texas as a small civic unit. Households here earn a median of $33,125, placing the city in the lower income tier of Texas.

Definition and scope

Grandfalls is a chartered municipality within Howard County, Texas, Texas. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 23 and is part of the Big Spring, TX metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Grandfalls has approximately 375 residents. The median age is 39.8 years. Roughly 90% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $44,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 44.3%
• Black or African American: 5.1%
• Hispanic or Latino: 46.4%
• Asian: 0.3%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Grandfalls is $33,125. Poverty rate stands at 22.9%. Unemployment rate at last release was 4.0%. Educational attainment: 15.6% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Grandfalls:

• Public schools: 1
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 2

Getting around

For air travel, residents typically use Moore-Gilmore Airfield. The closest U.S. courthouse for federal proceedings is Ward County Courthouse. For passenger rail, the nearest Amtrak station is Alpine, Texas.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 2,436 feet. Local growing conditions correspond to USDA hardiness zone 8a.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.