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Tahoka

Texas · 2,375 residents · 2.381 sq mi
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Tahoka has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,802. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 535 residents. 19% 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 $75,800. The poverty rate of 21.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,375
−18%since 2000
from 2,910 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
997 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 1,222 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.4
+8%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Tahoka
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,802
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,214 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,822
+66%since 2000
from $13,145 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing6.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$75,800
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$863
+68%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $342 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
24.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+40%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.8%(1,419)
Black5%(146)
Hispanic / Latino44.8%(1,303)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.4%(1,990)
2020
White, non-Hispanic43.7%(1,039)
Black3.6%(85)
Hispanic / Latino48.8%(1,159)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other4.6%(110)
Diversity Score72%(1,711)
Diversity Score
72
+5%since 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 12.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.8%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+52%since 2000
from 13.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.7%
−24.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.5%
−56.0 ptssince 2013
from 72.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tahoka, Texas?

Tahoka, Texas has about 2,375 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tahoka, Texas?

The typical household in Tahoka, Texas earns about $33,802 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tahoka, Texas expensive?

In Tahoka, Texas, the median home is worth about $75,800, and the typical rent is about $863 a month.

How educated are people in Tahoka, Texas?

About 18.7% of adults age 25 and over in Tahoka, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tahoka, Texas?

About 21.4% of people in Tahoka, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tahoka, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Tahoka, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 492 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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