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Dell City

Texas · 275 residents (2025 est.) · 1.667 sq mi
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Population has fallen 80% since 2000, a loss of 331 residents. With a median age of 53.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Older
median age 53.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
69% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
82
−80%since 2000
from 413 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
−80%since 2000
from 248 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
53.6
+44%since 2000
from 37.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:275 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
251723204686151990201020202024Dell City
202482
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$48,402
+405%since 2000
from $9,580 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.8%
+10.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
9.8%
−19.6 ptssince 2000
from 29.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.502
+23%since 2010
from 0.409 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing63.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction34.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing28.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food15.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade3.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
69.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.8% in 2000
31.0% rent
Vacancy rate
60.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.5%
−11.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(120)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino69.2%(286)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score53.1%(219)
2024
White, non-Hispanic52.4%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino47.6%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.4%(51)
Diversity Score
62
+17%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
25.6%
+21.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.4%
+14.9 ptssince 2000
from 48.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.8 min
+145%since 2000
from 10.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
65.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
34.6%
+34.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2011
from 54.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.7%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
70.7%
+20.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
29.3%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
32.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.4%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2012
from 26.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
36.6%
−51.9 ptssince 2013
from 88.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
50.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2017
from 39.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
39.0%
−18.3 ptssince 2016
from 57.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
61.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2016
from 42.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dell City, Texas?

Dell City, Texas has about 82 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Dell City, Texas?

About 25.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dell City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dell City, Texas?

About 9.8% of people in Dell City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dell City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dell City, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 484 residents, a change of about -86 percent over that period.

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