Donley County, Texas Demographics 2026

Population Overview

Donley County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,276. It is the 218th most populous county out of 254 in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Donley County is 45.4 years. This is 28% higher than the state median of 35.5 years. 12.1% 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 Donley County is $56,648. This is 26% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 28% lower. The poverty rate stands at 8.3%. This is 40% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.0%. This is 100% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $90,500. Housing costs are 65% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Donley County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 21% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Donley County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.5% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.2%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.5% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (5.4%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (12.2%) is well below the state average of 39.5%. The Asian population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 5.3%.

Education

16.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% 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 83.5%.