Opdyke West, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 285, Opdyke West'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

Opdyke West is a small community located in Texas, within Hockley County. The total population is 285. It ranks as the 1460th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Opdyke West is 31.7 years. This is 11% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 30.2% of the population under 18, Opdyke West has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Opdyke West is $52,031. This is 34% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 36% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 7.0%. This is 49% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.4%. This is 73% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $18,400. Housing costs are 94% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 0.4x, Opdyke West is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 50.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 19% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Opdyke West is White (non-Hispanic), making up 64.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 34.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (64.2% vs 39.1%). The Asian population (1.4%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

6.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 80% 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 80.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Opdyke West, 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.