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Motley County

Texas · 1,210 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 $34,081. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 216 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $60,500. With a median age of 49.0, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,210
−15%since 2000
from 1,426 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 1 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.0
+10%since 2000
from 44.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9711K1K1K2K1990201020202024Motley County
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,081
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,348 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,754
+19%since 2000
from $16,584 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction24.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Manufacturing3.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$60,500
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$371
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $354 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.2%
−55.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
43.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.9%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+59%since 2000
from 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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic83.7%(1,013)
Black2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(163)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.6%(406)
Diversity Score
34
−4%since 2000
from 35 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
8.2%
+4.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+70%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
68.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 68.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
13.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
39.2%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.0%
−36.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Motley County, Texas?

Motley County, Texas has about 1,210 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Motley County, Texas earns about $34,081 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 $60,500, and the typical rent is about $371 a month.

How educated are people in Motley County, Texas?

About 18.5% 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 22.1% 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 322 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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