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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Muleshoe

Texas · 4,624 residents · 3.431 sq mi
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Muleshoe has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,483. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $32,800. The poverty rate of 23.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,624
+2%vs 2000
vs 4,530 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,348 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 1,320 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
33.0
Unchangedvs 2000
vs 33.0 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Muleshoe
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$19,483
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,519 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,000
−28%vs 2000
vs $12,567 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.6%
+5.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$32,800
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$269
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $374 in 2000
US average: $450
74.0%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.7% in 2000
26.0% rent
1.7
+33%vs 2000
vs 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
1990
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(4,168)
Black1.1%(53)
Hispanic / Latino50.7%(2,346)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.7%(403)
Diversity Score65.7%(3,039)
66
+3%vs 2000
vs 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.8% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
53.4%
−6.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 60.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.8%
−1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.9 min
−19%vs 2000
vs 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Muleshoe, Texas?

Muleshoe, Texas has about 4,624 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Muleshoe, Texas?

The typical household in Muleshoe, Texas earns about $19,483 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 $32,800, and the typical rent is about $269 a month.

How educated are people in Muleshoe, Texas?

About 8.4% 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 23.6% of people in Muleshoe, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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