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Daingerfield

Texas · 2,522 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 $30,143. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $59,100. The poverty rate of 37.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 53% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,522
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,517 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,027 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,025 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
−1%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Daingerfield
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,143
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,333 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,172
+18%since 2000
from $13,689 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.3%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.8%
US avg: 10%
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$668
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $397 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.8% in 2000
42.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+43%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.3%(1,669)
Black26.1%(657)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(134)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.7%(1,478)
2020
White, non-Hispanic48.5%(1,223)
Black31.4%(792)
Hispanic / Latino14.8%(374)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.5%(38)
Diversity Score77%(1,942)
Diversity Score
77
+31%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.2%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+4%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 81.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.3%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.9%
−69.5 ptssince 2013
from 84.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Daingerfield, Texas?

Daingerfield, Texas has about 2,522 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Daingerfield, Texas?

The typical household in Daingerfield, Texas earns about $30,143 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 $59,100, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Daingerfield, Texas?

About 11.9% 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 37.3% 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 50 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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