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Spearman

Texas · 3,171 residents · 2.104 sq mi
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Spearman has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,606. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $100,200. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,171
+5%since 2000
from 3,021 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,507 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
−3%since 2000
from 36.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,606
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,163 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,270
+26%since 2000
from $16,826 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing30.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction20.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing9.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,200
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $374 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 77.0% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+120%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
RELATED:See current rent listings in Spearman on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.5%(2,010)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino32.1%(970)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.2%(1,667)
2020
White, non-Hispanic42%(1,332)
Black0.3%(10)
Hispanic / Latino55.8%(1,768)
Asian0.2%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62%(1,965)
Diversity Score
62
+12%since 2000
from 55 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.8%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.7%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.7%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 3.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 66.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
51.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
21.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.3%
−63.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spearman, Texas?

Spearman, Texas has about 3,171 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spearman, Texas?

The typical household in Spearman, Texas earns about $42,606 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spearman, Texas expensive?

In Spearman, Texas, the median home is worth about $100,200, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Spearman, Texas?

About 16.9% of adults age 25 and over in Spearman, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spearman, Texas?

About 16.4% of people in Spearman, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spearman, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Spearman, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 26 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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

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