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Dilley

Texas · 3,274 residents · 2.331 sq mi
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Dilley has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,616. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $84,100. At a median age of 29.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 25% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 123%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,274
−11%since 2000
from 3,674 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,405 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 1,576 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
29.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 29.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K4K5K1990201020202024Dilley
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,616
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,540 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,708
−33%since 2000
from $20,475 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing9.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade0.2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,100
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$618
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
58.5%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 64.1% in 2000
41.5% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+37%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic16%(589)
Black10.4%(382)
Hispanic / Latino72.2%(2,654)
Asian0.6%(23)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.2%(1,991)
2020
White, non-Hispanic11.7%(383)
Black5.5%(181)
Hispanic / Latino81.4%(2,665)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other1.4%(46)
Diversity Score40.6%(1,328)
Diversity Score
41
−25%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+6%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.4%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
14.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
23.3%
+19.1 ptssince 2011
from 4.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
39.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 38.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.1%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
73.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
Female
26.9%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.3%
−59.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Dilley, Texas?

Dilley, Texas has about 3,274 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Dilley, Texas?

The typical household in Dilley, Texas earns about $47,616 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Dilley, Texas expensive?

In Dilley, Texas, the median home is worth about $84,100, and the typical rent is about $618 a month.

How educated are people in Dilley, Texas?

About 9.6% of adults age 25 and over in Dilley, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Dilley, Texas?

About 24.6% of people in Dilley, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Dilley, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Dilley, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 750 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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