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Donley County

Texas · 3,258 residents · 927.037 sq mi
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Donley County has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $51,875. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 18% 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 $70,200. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% 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
3,258
−15%since 2000
from 3,828 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
4 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 4 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.5
+9%since 2000
from 42.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Donley County
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,875
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,006 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,425
+66%since 2000
from $15,958 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction21.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information13%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$70,200
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$691
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $321 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
28.0% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−14%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.1%(3,372)
Black3.9%(151)
Hispanic / Latino6.3%(243)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.3%(929)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(2,537)
Black5.1%(167)
Hispanic / Latino10.9%(356)
Asian0.3%(10)
Other2%(66)
Diversity Score41.2%(1,341)
Segregation Score23.6%(769)
Diversity Score
41
+70%since 2000
from 24 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
24
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
−3%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.7%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 58.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.4%
−65.1 ptssince 2013
from 80.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Donley County, Texas?

Donley County, Texas has about 3,258 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Donley County, Texas?

The typical household in Donley County, Texas earns about $51,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Donley County, Texas expensive?

In Donley County, Texas, the median home is worth about $70,200, and the typical rent is about $691 a month.

How educated are people in Donley County, Texas?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Donley County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Donley County, Texas?

About 12.5% of people in Donley County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Donley County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Donley County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 438 residents, a change of about -12 percent over that period.

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