Population 18,460 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Deaf Smith County
Household size in Deaf Smith County
| Period | Deaf Smith County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.15 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 3.09 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.98 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.11 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.04 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Deaf Smith County is a place of big households: 3.11 people per home on average, compared with 2.65 nationally. Numbers like that usually point to plenty of families with kids. Household size has edged down from 3.15 in 2006–10, mirroring the country. Few Texas counties have larger households: only 23 of 254.
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 Deaf Smith County
| Period | Deaf Smith County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 30.3 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 31.4 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 33.3 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 31.2 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +0.9 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Deaf Smith County is young: half of its residents are under 31.2, compared with a national median of 40.1. The population tilts toward young families with children. The median age has crept up from 30.3 in 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Texas counties are younger: only nine of 254.
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 Deaf Smith County
| Period | Deaf Smith County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 13.2% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 14.8% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 21.4% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +8.2 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Deaf Smith County: 21.4% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 8.2 points, even as the national share fell. Few Texas counties have a higher share of single-parent households: only nine of 254.
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 Deaf Smith County
Renters in Deaf Smith County
| Period | Deaf Smith County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 35.0% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 33.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 36.0% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 33.2% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.9 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Renting in Deaf Smith County is about as common as it is nationally: 33.2% of households rent, against 34.8%. Renters make up a smaller share here than in Texas as a whole (37.4%). About two-thirds of owners (65.8%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share has fallen 1.9 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose.
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 Deaf Smith County
| Period | Deaf Smith County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 14.5% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 12.8% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 13.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 13.9% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −0.6 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Deaf Smith County: 13.9% 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. Since 2006–10, vacancy has edged down 0.6 points, a smaller shift than nationally.
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 Deaf Smith County
| Period | Deaf Smith County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1964 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1967 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1966 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1972 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +8 | +8 | +6 |
Housing in Deaf Smith County leans older: the median home dates to 1972, against 1980 nationally. The median year built has moved up from 1964 in 2006–10, a sign of steady new building.
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 Deaf Smith County
| Period | Deaf Smith County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $618 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $664 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $770 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $912 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$295 | +$639 | +$606 |
Rent in Deaf Smith County runs $912 a month at the median, utilities included, well below the U.S. median of $1,571. Rents are up $295 a month from 2006–10, a 48% rise, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 22.5% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Renters on a budget will find the lowest rents in the southeast; the highest are in the center.
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 Deaf Smith County
Bachelor's degrees in Deaf Smith County
| Period | Deaf Smith County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 12.5% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 14.3% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 11.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.4% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −1.1 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
College degrees are relatively uncommon in Deaf Smith County: 11.4% of adults 25 and older hold a bachelor's or higher, well below the national share of 35.6%. The share with a degree has edged down 1.1 points since 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Few Texas counties have a lower share of college graduates: only ten of 254.
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 Deaf Smith County
| Period | Deaf Smith County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 65.3% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 68.6% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 73.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 69.5% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +4.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About three in ten adults in Deaf Smith County never finished high school, well above the national share: only 69.5% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. The share with a diploma is up 4.2 points from 2006–10, as it has nationally. Few Texas counties have a lower share of high school graduates: only 13 of 254.
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 Deaf Smith County
| Period | Deaf Smith County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.3% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 5.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 4.2% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 3.4% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −2.9 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The job market in Deaf Smith County has been strong: just 3.4% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Since 2006–10, unemployment has fallen 2.9 points, in line with the national trend. 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).
Deaf Smith County compared with nearby counties
| County | Household size | Median age | Single parents | Renters | Vacant homes | Median year built | Median rent | Bachelor's degree | High school diploma | Unemployment |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Deaf Smith County | 3.11 | 31.2 | 21.4% | 33.2% | 13.9% | 1972 | $912 | 11.4% | 69.5% | 3.4% |
| Donley County | 2.41 | 41.3 | 5.7% | 25.2% | 34.4% | 1969 | $787 | 16.8% | 86.7% | 1.5% |
| Collingsworth County | 2.69 | 41.6 | 20.6% | 26.2% | 30.7% | 1958 | $698 | 24.5% | 75.0% | 1.1% |
| Guadalupe County | 2.65 | 37.5 | 9.4% | 25.4% | 24.9% | 1978 | $622 | 14.8% | 81.7% | 2.3% |
| Greer County | 2.30 | 39.8 | 7.0% | 22.0% | 24.0% | 1965 | $656 | 16.2% | 80.8% | 8.3% |
| Kiowa County | 2.39 | 44.3 | 14.5% | 30.3% | 25.6% | 1961 | $674 | 16.9% | 89.8% | 5.1% |
| Torrance County | 2.64 | 45.4 | 9.8% | 18.3% | 15.8% | 1986 | $874 | 16.7% | 86.9% | 8.2% |
| Valencia County | 2.84 | 41.1 | 13.4% | 16.8% | 11.0% | 1990 | $1,094 | 21.1% | 86.1% | 6.3% |
| Garvin County | 2.58 | 38.6 | 11.7% | 32.3% | 16.1% | 1974 | $862 | 18.2% | 86.6% | 3.3% |
| Pontotoc County | 2.50 | 38.3 | 12.1% | 34.0% | 12.7% | 1979 | $911 | 30.3% | 90.8% | 3.8% |
| Pittsburg County | 2.38 | 41.4 | 11.6% | 28.6% | 18.9% | 1978 | $871 | 20.1% | 87.8% | 5.9% |
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 Deaf Smith County. 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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