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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Daingerfield

Texas · 2,517 residents · 2.455 sq mi
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Daingerfield has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,333. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $38,900. The poverty rate of 23.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 17%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,517
−2%since 1990
from 2,572 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,025 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,048 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.8
+11%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Daingerfield
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,333
+10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,489 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,689
+45%since 1990
from $9,434 in 1990
US average: $21,522
23.5%
−5.6 ptssince 1990
from 29.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,900
−17%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$397
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $295 in 1990
US average: $602
68.8%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 62.8% in 1990
31.2% rent
1.4
−24%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic72.6%(1,867)
Black25.8%(663)
Hispanic / Latino2.6%(67)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score54.4%(1,400)
2000
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(1,669)
Black26.1%(657)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(134)
Asian0.4%(10)
Diversity Score58.7%(1,478)
59
+8%since 1990
from 54 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.9%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 9.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
79.3%
+12.5 ptssince 1990
from 66.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.6 min
+7%since 1990
from 16.5 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Daingerfield, Texas?

Daingerfield, Texas has about 2,517 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Daingerfield, Texas?

The typical household in Daingerfield, Texas earns about $28,333 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Daingerfield, Texas expensive?

In Daingerfield, Texas, the median home is worth about $38,900, and the typical rent is about $397 a month.

How educated are people in Daingerfield, Texas?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Daingerfield, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Daingerfield, Texas?

About 23.5% of people in Daingerfield, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Daingerfield, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Daingerfield, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 55 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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