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Quanah

Texas · 2,641 residents · 3.476 sq mi
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Quanah has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,005. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $46,700. The poverty rate of 22.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,641
−13%since 2000
from 3,022 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
760 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 869 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.6
Unchangedsince 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Quanah
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,005
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,354 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,974
−5%since 2000
from $16,841 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.416
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,700
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$620
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.9%
−43.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
31.3% rent
Vacancy rate
26.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.0%
+15.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+25%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(1,862)
Black6.4%(169)
Hispanic / Latino20.4%(539)
Asian0.3%(9)
Other0.4%(10)
Diversity Score54.4%(1,436)
Diversity Score
54
+20%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% 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
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
35.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
38.8%
−22.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.8%
−33.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quanah, Texas?

Quanah, Texas has about 2,641 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quanah, Texas?

The typical household in Quanah, Texas earns about $34,005 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 $46,700, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Quanah, Texas?

About 13.9% 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 22.5% 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 772 residents, a change of about -23 percent over that period.

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