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Muleshoe

Texas · 5,158 residents · 3.431 sq mi
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Muleshoe has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $41,017. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $58,500. At a median age of 30.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 30.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,158
+14%since 2000
from 4,530 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,503 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 1,320 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
30.6
−7%since 2000
from 33.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K6K6K1990201020202024Muleshoe
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,017
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,519 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,409
+46%since 2000
from $12,567 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.462
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction18.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance15.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 7%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade3%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade2%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,500
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$529
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.0%
−45.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.7% in 2000
33.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+13%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic33.7%(1,736)
Black1%(53)
Hispanic / Latino64.3%(3,319)
Asian0.3%(17)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.2%(3,003)
Diversity Score
58
−9%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2000
from 60.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.0 min
−11%since 2000
from 13.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.8%
−8.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
1.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.5%
−37.9 ptssince 2009
from 66.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
Foreign born
14.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
5.9%
−36.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Muleshoe, Texas?

Muleshoe, Texas has about 5,158 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Muleshoe, Texas?

The typical household in Muleshoe, Texas earns about $41,017 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 $58,500, and the typical rent is about $529 a month.

How educated are people in Muleshoe, Texas?

About 18.8% 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 19.3% 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 534 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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