Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Dalhart, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

7,902

Median Agei

30.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

57.2%4,520

White

37.3%2,945

Two or More

4.1%322

Other

1.1%90

Black

0.1%9

Asian

0.1%9

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.5%571

High School Diploma

34.5%1,705

Some College (<1 yr)

5.4%267

Some College (1+ yr)

7.7%381

Associate's Degree

4.9%243

Bachelor's Degree

10.2%505

Master's Degree

4%197

Professional Degree

2.1%105

Doctorate

0.2%9

HS or Higher

80.6%

BA or Higher

16.5%

Graduate+

6.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$161,600

Median Renti

$1,069

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65%1,986

Renter-Occupied

35%1,070

Total Units

3,448

Homeownership

65%

Vacancy Rate

11.4%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

151

$750–$1,000

267

$1,000–$1,250

422

$1,250–$1,500

190

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%17

2010–2019

8.4%291

2000–2009

5.6%192

1990–1999

22%759

1980–1989

10.7%368

1970–1979

16.7%577

1960–1969

10.2%352

1950–1959

13.7%472

1940–1949

6.5%223

1939 or earlier

5.7%197

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67%2,047

Electricity

31.1%950

Other

1.2%38

Fuel Oil

0.4%11

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%9

Wood

0%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,630

Mean Household Incomei

$78,998

Per Capita Incomei

$30,736

Poverty Ratei

12.1%

Unemploymenti

2.5%

Labor Forcei

4,116

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,96624.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,787

United Kingdom

Guatemala

Canada

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

4,012

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

322(5.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

73.7%Insured

26.3%Uninsured