Donley County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Donley County, Texas has a population of 3,257, the 217th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $58,750 and the median home value is $96,400. The poverty rate is 7.9%.

Donley County Quick Facts

Population 3,257

Median Household Income $58,75090% MOE ±$10,089

Median Home Value $96,40090% MOE ±$8,951

Poverty Rate 7.9%90% MOE ±2.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 1.7%90% MOE ±2.0 pts

Median Age 40.7 years90% MOE ±3.7 years

Homeownership Rate 74.8%90% MOE ±3.2 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.6x

Bachelor's Degree+ 16.6%90% MOE ±4.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 86.7%

Cities/Places 4

Population 3,257 217th of 254

Median Income $58,750 25% lower than state

Poverty Rate 7.9%

Unemployment 1.7%

How Donley 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	3,342	3,257	-2.5%
Median household income	$52,872	$58,750	No clear change (+11.1%)
Median home value¹	$84,550	$96,400	No clear change (+14.0%)
Median gross rent	$817	$780	No clear change (-4.6%)

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

Median Household Income

Donley

$58,750

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Donley

$96,400

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 20.3%

$25K-$50K 23.3%

$50K-$100K 33.2%

$100K+ 23.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

5.8%

$10K-$15K

4.4%

$15K-$20K

4.7%

$20K-$25K

5.4%

$25K-$30K

3.0%

$30K-$35K

3.7%

$35K-$40K

3.6%

$40K-$45K

7.1%

$45K-$50K

5.9%

$50K-$60K

8.3%

$60K-$75K

9.9%

$75K-$100K

15.0%

$100K-$125K

12.5%

$125K-$150K

3.8%

$150K-$200K

3.0%

$200K+

4.0%

Employment

1.7% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

52.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 74.8%

Renter 25.2%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.6x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $780/mo 15.9% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

17.6%

18-34

24.3%

35-54

20.4%

55-74

26.4%

75+

11.2%

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+)

Cities & Places in Donley County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Clarendon	1,859	$57,250	9.0%	$103,300
Howardwick	412	$64,688	10.2%	$90,000
Hedley	318	$38,750	6.9%	$43,000
Lelia Lake	30	N/A	0.0%	N/A

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Population Overview

Donley County is located in Texas with a total population of 3,257. It is the 217th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 4 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Donley County is 40.7 years. This is 14% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 11.2% 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 $58,750. This is 25% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 27% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.9%. This is 43% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.7%. This is 68% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $96,400. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Donley County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 74.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 20% 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 77.4% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 12.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.4% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (5.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (12.6%) is well below the state average of 39.7%. The Asian population (2.5%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

16.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 51% 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 86.7%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Donley 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 Donley County, Texas?

Donley County has a population of 3,257, making it the 217th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Donley County?

The median household income in Donley County is $58,750 with a poverty rate of 7.9%.

How many cities are in Donley County, Texas?

Donley County contains 4 Census-designated places.