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COUNTY · 1990 CENSUS

Motley County

Texas · 1,532 residents · 989.566 sq mi
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Motley County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,780. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $24,300. With a median age of 42.2, the population is older than the US median of 33.0. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Older
median age 42.2
US median: 33.0
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,532
+7%vs 2000
vs 1,426 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2 / sq mi
+7%vs 2000
vs 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
42.2
−5%vs 2000
vs 44.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
9711K1K1K2K1990201020202024Motley County
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,780
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $28,348 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,004
−46%vs 2000
vs $16,584 in 2000
US average: $14,340
23.0%
+3.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$24,300
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,700 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$200
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $354 in 2000
US average: $450
76.7%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.7% in 2000
23.3% rent
1.4
+30%vs 2000
vs 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(1,172)
Black3.5%(50)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(173)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score34.9%(498)
1990
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(1,354)
Black3.8%(58)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(140)
Asian0.4%(6)
Other7.4%(114)
Diversity Score41.4%(635)
41
+19%vs 2000
vs 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.8%
−3.8 ptsvs 2000
vs 14.7% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
62.2%
−11.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 73.5% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
3.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
+1%vs 2000
vs 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Motley County, Texas?

Motley County, Texas has about 1,532 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in Motley County, Texas earns about $16,780 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Motley County, Texas expensive?

In Motley County, Texas, the median home is worth about $24,300, and the typical rent is about $200 a month.

How educated are people in Motley County, Texas?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Motley County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Motley County, Texas?

About 23.0% of people in Motley County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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