Spur, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Spur, Texas had a total population of 779, the 1118th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $40,000, which is 49% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 21.5%.
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 49% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
- Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x.
- Unemployment rate of 19.5% is notably above the national average.
Spur Quick Facts
How Spur 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 | 1,140 | 779 | -31.7% |
| Median household income | $47,235 | $40,000 | No clear change (-15.3%) |
| Median home value¹ | $54,274 | $53,500 | No clear change (-1.4%) |
| Median gross rent | $622 | $715 | No clear change (+15.0%) |
How Spur 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: 50.2%
- Black: 2.2%
- Hispanic: 46.3%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
Diversity Index
Moderate diversity with one or two groups making up the majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
- < High School: 16.4%
- HS Diploma: 35.0%
- Some College: 27.6%
- Associate's: 6.7%
- Bachelor's: 10.6%
- Graduate+: 3.7%
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Other Cities in Dickens County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dickens | 170 | $39,545 | 22.3% | $47,800 |
Cities Similar to Spur
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| St. Paul (San Patricio County) | 769 | N/A | N/A | 6.8% | 21.2% |
| Hilltop Lakes | 797 | N/A | $233,300 | 54.3% | 27.4% |
| Bogata | 804 | $39,861 | $94,300 | 12.3% | 19.4% |
| Alice Acres | 819 | N/A | N/A | 11.6% | 56.8% |
| Coolidge | 754 | $41,429 | $57,400 | 14.5% | 9.4% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 779, Spur'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
Spur is a small community located in Texas, within Dickens County. The total population is 779. It ranks as the 1118th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Spur is 44.7 years. This is 26% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. 11.0% 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 Spur is $40,000. This is 49% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 50% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 21.5%. This is 56% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 19.5%. This is 270% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $53,500. Housing costs are 81% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.3x, Spur is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 75.7% 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 Spur is White (non-Hispanic), making up 50.2% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 46.3%. The Black or African American population (2.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.
Education
14.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 58% 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 83.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Spur, 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 Spur, Texas?
Spur, Texas has a population of 779 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Spur, TX?
The median household income in Spur is $40,000, which is 50% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Spur, TX?
The poverty rate in Spur is 21.5%. This means approximately 162 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Spur, Texas?
Spur's population is 50.2% White, 2.2% Black, 46.3% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Spur, TX?
The median home value in Spur is $53,500. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.3x.
How educated is Spur, Texas?
14.3% of adults (25+) in Spur hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 3.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.