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Quanah

Texas · 2,097 residents (2025 est.) · 3.476 sq mi
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Quanah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,161. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 913 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $71,100. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,109
−30%since 2000
from 3,022 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
607 / sq mi
−30%since 2000
from 869 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+13%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,097 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Quanah
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,161
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,354 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,164
+91%since 2000
from $16,841 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
34.6%
+21.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
−6.4 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.482
+16%since 2010
from 0.416 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade13.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services2.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,100
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
26.8% rent
Vacancy rate
30.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
+26%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
37
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.8%(2,322)
Black4.9%(149)
Hispanic / Latino16.5%(498)
Asian0.4%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.4%(1,371)
2024
White, non-Hispanic58.2%(1,227)
Black3.1%(65)
Hispanic / Latino29%(611)
Asian2.2%(46)
Other7.6%(160)
Diversity Score71.3%(1,504)
Diversity Score
71
+57%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.3%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.2 min
+8%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.0%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−15.2 ptssince 2011
from 18.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
54.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
−13.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.1%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
8.4%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
32.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2012
from 21.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.4%
−72.6 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
77.9%
+11.3 ptssince 2017
from 66.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
85.0%
−5.8 ptssince 2016
from 90.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2016
from 9.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quanah, Texas?

Quanah, Texas has about 2,109 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quanah, Texas?

The typical household in Quanah, Texas earns about $51,161 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Quanah, Texas expensive?

In Quanah, Texas, the median home is worth about $71,100, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Quanah, Texas?

About 12.8% of adults age 25 and over in Quanah, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Quanah, Texas?

About 14.3% of people in Quanah, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Quanah, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Quanah, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,304 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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