Population 8,596 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Dalhart
Household size in Dalhart
| Period | Dalhart | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.84 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.88 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.93 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.73 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.11 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
At 2.73 people per household, Dalhart sits close to the national average of 2.65. The typical household here is smaller than in Texas overall, where it has 2.83 people. Since 2006–10, household size has dropped from 2.84, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Household size: the average number of people living in each occupied home. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25010).
Median age in Dalhart
| Period | Dalhart | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 36.9 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 34.9 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 34.8 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 32.5 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | −4.5 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
With a median age of just 32.5, Dalhart is far younger than the country as a whole (40.1), a population that tilts toward young adults and children. The median age has dropped from 36.9 in 2006–10, even as the national median rose. Residents skew youngest in the east and oldest in the center.
Median age: the age that splits residents into two equal halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B01002).
Single-parent households in Dalhart
| Period | Dalhart | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 10.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.7% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 8.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.6% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Dalhart: 15.6% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.9 points, even as the national share fell.
Single-parent households: households where one adult with no spouse present lives with children under 18. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B11003).
Housing in Dalhart
Renters in Dalhart
| Period | Dalhart | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 28.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 31.5% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 35.2% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 34.8% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | +6.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Dalhart is just as common as it is nationally: 34.8% of households rent. Among homeowners, 52.7% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. Rentals cluster in the southwest; owners are most common in the center. The renter share has risen 6.6 points since 2006–10, a much bigger shift than nationally.
Renters: occupied homes that are rented rather than owned. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25003).
Vacant homes in Dalhart
| Period | Dalhart | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 17.5% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 15.0% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 15.2% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −2.3 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Dalhart: 15.2% of homes are empty, far above the national rate of 9.6%. In resort and lake areas that usually means seasonal and vacation homes; elsewhere it can point to weak demand. Vacancy is down 2.3 points from 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
Vacant homes: homes with no one living in them, including vacation homes and homes for sale or rent. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25002).
Age of homes in Dalhart
| Period | Dalhart | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1961 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1971 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1974 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1978 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +17 | +8 | +6 |
Homes in Dalhart are about the same age as the nation's housing: the median home was built in 1978, versus 1980 nationally. Homes here are older than in Texas as a whole, where the median home dates to 1992. The median year built has moved up from 1961 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building. The newest homes are mostly in the east, the oldest in the south.
Age of homes: the year that splits the housing stock into older and newer halves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25035).
Rent in Dalhart
| Period | Dalhart | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $673 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $750 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $810 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $1,109 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$436 | +$639 | +$606 |
The median renter in Dalhart pays $1,109 a month for rent and utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $436 a month since 2006–10, up 65%, roughly in step with the nation. Rent takes 24.4% of the typical renter's income, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent.
Rent: monthly rent plus the utilities renters pay themselves. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B25064).
Education in Dalhart
Bachelor's degrees in Dalhart
| Period | Dalhart | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 15.0% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.6% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 17.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +2.4 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Dalhart: 17.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. Since 2006–10, the share with a degree has risen 2.4 points, a smaller shift than nationally. College graduates are most concentrated in the south and least in the east.
Bachelor's degrees: adults 25 and older with a bachelor's degree or higher. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
High school graduates in Dalhart
| Period | Dalhart | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 76.8% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 78.7% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 76.5% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 81.7% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +5.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
Just over one in six adults in Dalhart never finished high school, well above the national share: only 81.7% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has risen 5.0 points, mirroring the country.
High school graduates: adults 25 and older with a high school diploma, GED or more. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B15003).
Jobs in Dalhart
| Period | Dalhart | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.4% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.1% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 1.3% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −0.4 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Dalhart has been strong: just 3.0% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Dalhart has lower unemployment than at least four in five Texas cities. Because the Census pools five years of responses (2020–24), these rates smooth over short swings and lag the current job market.
Unemployment: people looking for work as a share of everyone working or looking. Source: BestNeighborhood calculations from U.S. Census Bureau ACS 5-year block-group estimates (table B23025).
Dalhart compared with nearby cities
| City | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dalhart | 2.73 | 32.5 | 15.6% | 34.8% | 15.2% | 1978 | $1,109 | 17.4% | 81.7% | 3.0% |
| Hartley | 2.84 | 39.1 | 17.3% | 23.6% | 6.7% | 1981 | $1,444 | 10.7% | 73.2% | 0.3% |
| Middle Water | 2.95 | 38.6 | 15.4% | 24.3% | 5.0% | 1981 | $1,488 | 12.2% | 71.8% | 0.0% |
| Cactus | 3.14 | 33.2 | 18.1% | 62.6% | 12.0% | 1993 | $761 | 5.3% | 36.8% | 1.6% |
| Sedan | 1.72 | 47.3 | 13.7% | 27.9% | 46.6% | 1958 | $683 | 23.5% | 83.0% | 0.0% |
| Sunray | 3.10 | 34.4 | 6.9% | 17.7% | 20.5% | 1971 | $970 | 22.1% | 69.8% | 3.0% |
| Hayden | 1.83 | 46.7 | 12.3% | 27.2% | 46.1% | 1958 | $727 | 24.8% | 84.1% | 1.9% |
| Morse | 3.18 | 31.2 | 7.0% | 22.4% | 27.4% | 1973 | $803 | 24.2% | 71.4% | 7.0% |
| Bueyeros | 2.44 | 43.3 | 4.1% | 23.8% | 43.1% | 1960 | $977 | 31.7% | 90.4% | 12.7% |
| Spearman | 2.73 | 36.8 | 5.0% | 17.5% | 19.7% | 1970 | $957 | 34.1% | 79.2% | 9.5% |
| Waka | 3.48 | 30.8 | 7.6% | 5.5% | 27.7% | 1985 | $1,505 | 14.0% | 79.9% | 1.7% |
All figures 2020–24.
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About these numbers
Every figure on this page is a BestNeighborhood calculation from the Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS), built up from the Census block groups that make up Dalhart. Each ACS 5-year release pools five years of responses; this page shows the last 15 releases, 2006–10 through 2020–24. Neighboring releases share four of their five years, so they move gradually and small changes between them are within the survey's margin of error; in small places the lines can jump from one release to the next for the same reason. The maps show the same measures for each neighborhood, ranked against the whole country.
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