Asherton, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Asherton, Texas had a total population of 543, the 1240th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $24,208, which is 69% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 30.4%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 69% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (30.4%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 6.7% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Unemployment rate of 16.6% is notably above the national average.

Asherton Quick Facts

Population 54390% MOE ±224

Median Household Income $24,20890% MOE ±$8,749

Median Home Value $82,40090% MOE ±$9,090

Poverty Rate 30.4%90% MOE ±14.0 pts

Unemployment Rate 16.6%90% MOE ±13.0 pts

Median Age 58.2 years90% MOE ±26.6 years

Homeownership Rate 71.5%90% MOE ±18.7 pts

Affordability Ratio 3.4x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 6.7%90% MOE ±8.1 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 55.4%

Diversity Index 27/100

Population 543 1240th of 1,795

Median Income $24,208 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 30.4% 144% higher than national

Median Home Value $82,400 bottom 20%

How Asherton Changed

Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.

Metric	2015–2019	2020–2024	Change
Population	877	543	No clear change (-38.1%)
Median household income	$33,602	$24,208	No clear change (-28.0%)
Median home value¹	$66,827	$82,400	+23.3%

¹ The Census Bureau changed its home-value inflation adjustment beginning with the 2022 ACS; interpret that comparison with additional caution.

How Asherton Compares

Median Household Income

Asherton

$24,208

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Asherton

$82,400

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 53.6%

$25K-$50K 34.8%

$50K-$100K 4.5%

$100K+ 7.1%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

6.0%

$10K-$15K

27.0%

$15K-$20K

8.2%

$20K-$25K

12.4%

$25K-$30K

4.9%

$30K-$35K

3.4%

$35K-$40K

3.8%

$40K-$45K

22.9%

$45K-$50K

0.0%

$50K-$60K

0.0%

$60K-$75K

1.9%

$75K-$100K

2.6%

$100K-$125K

2.6%

$125K-$150K

0.0%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

4.5%

Employment

16.6% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

36.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 71.5%

Renter 28.5%

Affordability Index Affordable

3.4x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

20.3%

18-34

10.5%

35-54

15.3%

55-74

33.9%

75+

20.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Asherton Rankings in Texas

#1240 Population of 1,795

#1521 Median Income of 1,546

#1488 Education of 1,795

#1331 Home Value of 1,542

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Other Cities in Dimmit County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Carrizo Springs	4,723	$38,659	37.3%	$86,700
Carrizo Hill	1,198	N/A	89.3%	$18,200
Big Wells	544	$50,417	47.8%	$60,800
Catarina	155	N/A	0.0%	N/A

Cities Similar to Asherton

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Placedo	539	N/A	$45,900	0.0%	24.1%
Sandy Hollow-Escondidas	539	N/A	N/A	36.0%	82.2%
Los Angeles	553	N/A	N/A	0.0%	9.7%
Lyons	528	N/A	$210,400	59.4%	0.0%
El Castillo	566	N/A	N/A	0.0%	61.8%

A note before these figures: with a population of 543, Asherton's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.

Population Overview

Asherton is a small community located in Texas, within Dimmit County. The total population is 543. It ranks as the 1240th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Asherton is 58.2 years. This is 63% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 20.1% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Asherton is $24,208. This is 69% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 70% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 30.4%. This is 120% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 16.6%. This is 214% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $82,400. Housing costs are 71% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x. 71.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 14% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Asherton is Hispanic or Latino, making up 84.0% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 0.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (84.0% vs 39.7%).

Education

6.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 80% lower than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 55.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Asherton, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Asherton, Texas?

Asherton, Texas has a population of 543 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Asherton, TX?

The median household income in Asherton is $24,208, which is 70% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Asherton, TX?

The poverty rate in Asherton is 30.4%. This means approximately 165 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Asherton, Texas?

Asherton's population is 0.5% White, 0.2% Black, 84.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Asherton, TX?

The median home value in Asherton is $82,400. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.4x.

How educated is Asherton, Texas?

6.7% of adults (25+) in Asherton hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.