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Muleshoe

Texas · 5,162 residents (2025 est.) · 3.431 sq mi
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Muleshoe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,097. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $98,600. At a median age of 33.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 68%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,667
+25%since 2000
from 4,530 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,652 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 1,320 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
33.1
Unchangedsince 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,162 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Muleshoe
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,097
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,519 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,533
+159%since 2000
from $12,567 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.7%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.494
+7%since 2010
from 0.462 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Information16.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$98,600
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$938
+38%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
79.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
20.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.8%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+13%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.1%(1,998)
Black1.3%(60)
Hispanic / Latino53.3%(2,416)
Asian0.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.8%(2,891)
2024
White, non-Hispanic23.9%(1,354)
Black0.8%(43)
Hispanic / Latino72%(4,081)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.3%(189)
Diversity Score52.9%(2,997)
Diversity Score
53
−17%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.0%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+16.2 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.4%
−17.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% 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%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−7.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
26.7%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
19.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−39.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2012
from 15.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.8%
−39.2 ptssince 2013
from 65.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
82.4%
+28.5 ptssince 2017
from 53.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
42.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2016
from 50.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
55.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2016
from 49.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muleshoe, Texas?

Muleshoe, Texas has about 5,667 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muleshoe, Texas?

The typical household in Muleshoe, Texas earns about $69,097 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Muleshoe, Texas expensive?

In Muleshoe, Texas, the median home is worth about $98,600, and the typical rent is about $938 a month.

How educated are people in Muleshoe, Texas?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Muleshoe, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Muleshoe, Texas?

About 10.6% of people in Muleshoe, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muleshoe, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Muleshoe, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,043 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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