Dallam County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Dallam County is located in Texas with a total population of 7,180. 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 30.4 years. This is 14% lower than the state median of 35.5 years. With 32.6% 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 $72,332. This is 5% lower than the state median of $76,292. It is also 8% lower than the national median of $78,538. The poverty rate stands at 10.0%. This is 28% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.4%. This is 72% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $140,500. Housing costs are 46% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Dallam County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.1% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% 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 52.7% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 42.3%. 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 5.3%.

Education

15.7% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 80.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Dallam County come from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023), 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.