Dean, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Dean, Texas had a total population of 536, the 1251st largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $70,208, which is 11% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 6.5%.
Dean Quick Facts
How Dean 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 | 415 | 536 | No clear change (+29.2%) |
| Median household income | $83,073 | $70,208 | No clear change (-15.5%) |
| Median home value¹ | $154,700 | $200,900 | No clear change (+29.9%) |
How Dean Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 77.0%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 16.6%
- Asian: 1.5%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
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+)
- < High School: 5.7%
- HS Diploma: 39.4%
- Some College: 24.7%
- Associate's: 6.4%
- Bachelor's: 18.8%
- Graduate+: 5.0%
Dean Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Clay County
Cities Similar to Dean
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% |
| Lyons | 528 | N/A | $210,400 | 59.4% | 0.0% |
| McLeod | 520 | N/A | N/A | 18.4% | 53.6% |
| Los Angeles | 553 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 9.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 536, Dean'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
Dean is a small community located in Texas, within Clay County. The total population is 536. It ranks as the 1251st most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Dean is 45.5 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 14.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 13.1% 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 Dean is $70,208. This is 11% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 13% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.5%. This is 53% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.7%. This is 48% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $200,900. Housing costs are 29% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.9x, Dean is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 87.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Dean is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.0% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 16.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.0% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (16.6%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (1.5%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.
Education
23.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 30% 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 94.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Dean, 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 Dean, Texas?
Dean, Texas has a population of 536 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Dean, TX?
The median household income in Dean is $70,208, which is 13% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Dean, TX?
The poverty rate in Dean is 6.5%. This means approximately 35 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Dean, Texas?
Dean's population is 77.0% White, 0.0% Black, 16.6% Hispanic/Latino, and 1.5% Asian.
What is the median home value in Dean, TX?
The median home value in Dean is $200,900. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.9x.
How educated is Dean, Texas?
23.8% of adults (25+) in Dean hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 5.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.