Dallam County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Dallam County, Texas has a population of 7,298, the 183rd most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $71,500 and the median home value is $151,400. The poverty rate is 11.5%.

Dallam County Quick Facts

Population 7,298

Median Household Income $71,50090% MOE ±$9,289

Median Home Value $151,40090% MOE ±$17,833

Poverty Rate 11.5%90% MOE ±5.5 pts

Unemployment Rate 2.3%90% MOE ±2.3 pts

Median Age 29.9 years90% MOE ±1.7 years

Homeownership Rate 64.0%90% MOE ±6.8 pts

Affordability Ratio 2.1x

Bachelor's Degree+ 11.9%90% MOE ±5.0 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 77.8%

Cities/Places 2

Population 7,298 183rd of 254

Median Income $71,500 9% lower than state

Poverty Rate 11.5%

Unemployment 2.3%

How Dallam County 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	7,304	7,298	-0.1%
Median household income	$72,379	$71,500	No clear change (-1.2%)
Median home value¹	$109,779	$151,400	+37.9%
Median gross rent	$948	$1,081	No clear change (+14.1%)

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

Median Household Income

Dallam

$71,500

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Dallam

$151,400

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 14.6%

$25K-$50K 17.4%

$50K-$100K 49.2%

$100K+ 18.8%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

2.0%

$10K-$15K

3.6%

$15K-$20K

1.7%

$20K-$25K

7.4%

$25K-$30K

4.2%

$30K-$35K

0.4%

$35K-$40K

5.1%

$40K-$45K

2.7%

$45K-$50K

5.0%

$50K-$60K

6.5%

$60K-$75K

18.5%

$75K-$100K

24.3%

$100K-$125K

7.2%

$125K-$150K

6.6%

$150K-$200K

3.9%

$200K+

1.0%

Employment

2.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

73.2% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 64.0%

Renter 36.0%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.1x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $1,081/mo 18.1% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

32.8%

18-34

22.0%

35-54

24.9%

55-74

16.8%

75+

3.5%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Moderate Diversity

Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 61

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Cities & Places in Dallam County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Dalhart	7,902	$71,630	12.3%	$161,600
Texline	569	$68,625	6.9%	$107,300

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Population Overview

Dallam County is located in Texas with a total population of 7,298. It is the 183rd most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Dallam County is 29.9 years. This is 16% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 32.8% of the population under 18, Dallam County has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Dallam County is $71,500. This is 9% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 11% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 11.5%. This is 17% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.3%. This is 56% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $151,400. Housing costs are 47% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.1x, Dallam County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 64.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 2% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Dallam County is Hispanic or Latino, making up 54.3% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 40.8%. The Black or African American population (0.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.0%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

11.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. This is 65% 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 77.8%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Dallam County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates, with comparisons drawn against Texas and national averages from the same dataset. See our methodology page for how each metric is defined, or data.census.gov for official tables with margins of error.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Dallam County, Texas?

Dallam County has a population of 7,298, making it the 183rd most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Dallam County?

The median household income in Dallam County is $71,500 with a poverty rate of 11.5%.

How many cities are in Dallam County, Texas?

Dallam County contains 2 Census-designated places.