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Motley County

Texas · 1,426 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 $28,348. Population has declined 7% since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $31,700. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,426
−7%since 1990
from 1,532 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1 / sq mi
−7%since 1990
from 2 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.4
+5%since 1990
from 42.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
9711K1K1K2K1990201020202024Motley County
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,348
+28%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,780 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$16,584
+84%since 1990
from $9,004 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.4%
−3.5 ptssince 1990
from 23.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$31,700
−1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $24,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$354
+34%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $200 in 1990
US average: $602
76.7%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 76.7% in 1990
23.3% rent
1.1
−23%since 1990
from 1.4 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.4%(1,354)
Black3.8%(58)
Hispanic / Latino9.1%(140)
Asian0.4%(6)
Diversity Score41.4%(635)
2000
White, non-Hispanic82.2%(1,172)
Black3.5%(50)
Hispanic / Latino12.1%(173)
Asian0.1%(2)
Diversity Score34.9%(498)
35
−16%since 1990
from 41 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.7%
+3.8 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
73.5%
+11.2 ptssince 1990
from 62.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.2 min
−1%since 1990
from 14.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 1,426 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in Motley County, Texas earns about $28,348 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 $31,700, and the typical rent is about $354 a month.

How educated are people in Motley County, Texas?

About 14.7% 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 19.4% of people in Motley County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Motley County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Motley County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 106 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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