Motley County, Texas Demographics 2026

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

Motley County, Texas has a population of 1,183, the 244th most populous county in Texas. The median household income is $61,154 and the median home value is $88,000. The poverty rate is 16.1%.

Motley County Quick Facts

Population 1,18390% MOE ±136

Median Household Income $61,15490% MOE ±$11,948

Median Home Value $88,00090% MOE ±$22,999

Poverty Rate 16.1%90% MOE ±4.7 pts

Unemployment Rate 0.9%90% MOE ±1.6 pts

Median Age 52.3 years90% MOE ±6.1 years

Homeownership Rate 76.5%90% MOE ±6.6 pts

Affordability Ratio 1.4x

Bachelor's Degree+ 19.3%90% MOE ±4.5 pts

Adults 25+ with high school education or higher 85.6%

Cities/Places 2

Population 1,183 244th of 254

Median Income $61,154 22% lower than state

Poverty Rate 16.1%

Unemployment 0.9%

How Motley 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	1,252	1,183	No clear change (-5.5%)
Median household income	$53,978	$61,154	No clear change (+13.3%)
Median home value¹	$69,535	$88,000	No clear change (+26.6%)
Median gross rent	$768	$675	No clear change (-12.1%)

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

Median Household Income

Motley

$61,154

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Motley

$88,000

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.1%

$25K-$50K 14.1%

$50K-$100K 39.1%

$100K+ 20.6%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

4.6%

$10K-$15K

9.1%

$15K-$20K

5.9%

$20K-$25K

6.5%

$25K-$30K

0.9%

$30K-$35K

2.2%

$35K-$40K

3.3%

$40K-$45K

4.8%

$45K-$50K

3.0%

$50K-$60K

8.5%

$60K-$75K

12.0%

$75K-$100K

18.7%

$100K-$125K

12.0%

$125K-$150K

2.2%

$150K-$200K

1.3%

$200K+

5.2%

Employment

0.9% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

59.5% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 76.5%

Renter 23.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.4x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $675/mo 13.2% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

12.4%

18-34

20.6%

35-54

19.0%

55-74

35.4%

75+

12.5%

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 Motley County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Matador	745	$69,500	15.7%	$87,600
Roaring Springs	247	$39,423	11.3%	$52,500

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Population Overview

Motley County is located in Texas with a total population of 1,183. It is the 244th most populous county out of 254 in Texas. The county encompasses 2 Census-designated places.

Age Demographics

The median age in Motley County is 52.3 years. This is 47% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 12.4% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 12.5% 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 Motley County is $61,154. This is 22% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.1%. This is 16% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 0.9%. This is 82% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $88,000. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.4x, Motley County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 76.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 22% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Motley County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.7% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 10.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.7% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (5.3%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Hispanic or Latino population (10.1%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

19.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% 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 85.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All figures for Motley 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 Motley County, Texas?

Motley County has a population of 1,183, making it the 244th most populous county in Texas.

What is the median income in Motley County?

The median household income in Motley County is $61,154 with a poverty rate of 16.1%.

How many cities are in Motley County, Texas?

Motley County contains 2 Census-designated places.