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Quanah

Texas · 2,279 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 $42,738. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 743 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $47,800. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,279
−25%since 2000
from 3,022 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
656 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 869 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.0
+1%since 2000
from 41.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Quanah
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,738
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,354 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,169
+44%since 2000
from $16,841 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.8%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing5.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$445
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
33.9% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+2%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.1%(1,529)
Black4.7%(106)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(532)
Asian0.8%(18)
Other5.3%(122)
Diversity Score62.8%(1,432)
Diversity Score
63
+38%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.0%
+16.5 ptssince 2000
from 68.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+23%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.2%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
−9.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 53.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.4%
−37.7 ptssince 2009
from 61.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
Female
52.5%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.9%
−74.1 ptssince 2013
from 88.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Quanah, Texas?

Quanah, Texas has about 2,279 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Quanah, Texas?

The typical household in Quanah, Texas earns about $42,738 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 $47,800, and the typical rent is about $445 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 15.8% 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 1,134 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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

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