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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Muleshoe

Texas · 4,530 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 $25,519. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $32,200. Households here earn about 36% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,530
−2%since 1990
from 4,624 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,320 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,348 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.0
Unchangedsince 1990
from 33.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Muleshoe
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,519
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,483 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,567
+40%since 1990
from $9,000 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.0%
−5.7 ptssince 1990
from 23.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$32,200
−25%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $32,800 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$374
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $269 in 1990
US average: $602
72.7%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 74.0% in 1990
27.3% rent
1.3
−25%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(4,168)
Black1.1%(53)
Hispanic / Latino50.7%(2,346)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score65.7%(3,039)
2000
White, non-Hispanic44.1%(1,998)
Black1.3%(60)
Hispanic / Latino53.3%(2,416)
Asian0.2%(8)
Diversity Score63.8%(2,891)
64
−3%since 1990
from 66 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.8%
+1.4 ptssince 1990
from 8.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
60.0%
+6.6 ptssince 1990
from 53.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.1%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 1.8% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
+23%since 1990
from 10.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muleshoe, Texas?

Muleshoe, Texas has about 4,530 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Muleshoe, Texas?

The typical household in Muleshoe, Texas earns about $25,519 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 $32,200, and the typical rent is about $374 a month.

How educated are people in Muleshoe, Texas?

About 9.8% 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 18.0% of people in Muleshoe, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Muleshoe, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Muleshoe, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 94 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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

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