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Valentine

Texas · 61 residents (2025 est.) · 0.486 sq mi
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Valentine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,398. Population has fallen 63% since 2000, a loss of 118 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $83,600. With a median age of 70.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 57% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 70.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 138%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
69
−63%since 2000
from 187 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
142 / sq mi
−63%since 2000
from 385 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
70.5
+67%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:61 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
48921361802241990201020202024Valentine
202469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,398
−47%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,812
+23%since 2000
from $16,136 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
4.4%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
−7%since 2010
from 0.436 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$83,600
+138%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+31.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
44.4%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−23.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.5
+346%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino58.8%(110)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.3%(113)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.9%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino84.1%(58)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.5%(23)
Diversity Score
34
−44%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
75.4%
+18.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−56.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
100.0%
+72.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
10.1%
−48.9 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
100.0%
+58.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
+24.2 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Female
56.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.9%
−26.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
78.3%
+56.2 ptssince 2012
from 22.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.9%
−48.6 ptssince 2013
from 64.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+12.8 ptssince 2017
from 87.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
18.8%
−19.8 ptssince 2016
from 38.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
81.2%
+19.8 ptssince 2016
from 61.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valentine, Texas?

Valentine, Texas has about 69 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valentine, Texas?

The typical household in Valentine, Texas earns about $33,398 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valentine, Texas expensive?

In Valentine, Texas, the median home is worth about $83,600.

How educated are people in Valentine, Texas?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Valentine, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valentine, Texas?

About 15.9% of people in Valentine, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valentine, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Valentine, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 140 residents, a change of about -67 percent over that period.

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

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