Texline, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 569, Texline'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

Texline is a small community located in Texas, within Dallam County. The total population is 569. It ranks as the 1227th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Texline is 33.1 years. This is 7% lower than the state median of 35.6 years. With 36.0% of the population under 18, Texline has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community. 14.6% 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 Texline is $68,625. This is 13% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 15% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 6.9%. This is 50% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 2.1%. This is 60% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $107,300. Housing costs are 62% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.6x, Texline is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 9% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Texline is White (non-Hispanic), making up 63.6% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 25.7%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (63.6% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population (1.2%) is well below the state average of 11.9%. The Asian population (0.5%) is well below the state average of 5.5%.

Education

17.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 50% 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 89.1%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Texline, 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.