Population 1,183 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Motley County
Household size in Motley County
| Period | Motley County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.59 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.54 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 2.53 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 2.56 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.02 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
The average household in Motley County has 2.56 people, a bit under the U.S. average of 2.65.
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 Motley County
| Period | Motley County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 44.9 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 38.3 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 45.9 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 50.6 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +5.7 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Motley County skews older: half of its residents are older than 50.6, well above the national median of 40.1. That usually means more empty nesters and retirees, and fewer young families. The median age has climbed from 44.9 in 2006–10, but in a place this small, much of that may be survey noise rather than real change. Only 14 of Texas' 254 counties are older.
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 Motley County
| Period | Motley County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 6.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 5.8% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.2% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 8.9% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +2.9 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are less common in Motley County than nationally: 8.9%, against 11.6%. Motley County has a lower share of single-parent households than most Texas counties.
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 Motley County
Renters in Motley County
| Period | Motley County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 25.1% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 27.3% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 31.7% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 23.5% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −1.6 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Motley County is largely a place of homeowners: only 23.5% of households rent, far below the national share of 34.8%. Owner-heavy areas like this tend to see less turnover. About seven in ten owners (71.5%) have paid off their mortgages, well above the national share of 39.8%.
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 Motley County
| Period | Motley County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 42.4% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 36.6% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 37.0% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 37.7% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Motley County: 37.7% 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. Few Texas counties have a higher vacancy rate: only seven of 254.
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 Motley County
| Period | Motley County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1947 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1954 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1947 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1961 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +14 | +8 | +6 |
The housing in Motley County is old by national standards: the median home dates to 1961, against 1980 for the U.S., so buyers will find more older houses, some of them due for updates. Only ten of Texas' 254 counties have older homes.
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 Motley County
| Period | Motley County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $375 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $543 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $625 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $720 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$345 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Motley County costs $720 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. The typical renter here spends 19.0% of household income on rent, comfortably under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally. Motley County has lower rents than the great majority of Texas counties.
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 Motley County
Bachelor's degrees in Motley County
| Period | Motley County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 19.1% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 17.5% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | +0.8 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Motley County have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 19.5%, against 35.6% nationally.
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 Motley County
| Period | Motley County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 84.8% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 84.2% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 87.2% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 85.8% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | +1.0 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
About one in seven adults in Motley County never finished high school, more than nationally: 85.8% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% across the U.S. Texas as a whole looks much the same.
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 Motley County
| Period | Motley County | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 2.5% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 9.6% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 6.9% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.8% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −1.7 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
Unemployment in Motley County has been low: just 0.8% of the labor force was out of work and looking, well below the national rate of 5.4%. Few Texas counties have lower unemployment: only 17 of 254. 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).
Motley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Motley County | 2.56 | 50.6 | 8.9% | 23.5% | 37.7% | 1961 | $720 | 19.5% | 85.8% | 0.8% |
| Floyd County | 2.68 | 39.0 | 14.6% | 26.7% | 24.0% | 1963 | $742 | 16.2% | 76.6% | 5.2% |
| Cottle County | 2.43 | 46.8 | 22.6% | 16.8% | 37.9% | 1960 | $217 | 23.2% | 83.1% | 13.4% |
| Hale County | 2.74 | 36.8 | 18.1% | 39.5% | 17.6% | 1970 | $858 | 15.8% | 74.5% | 5.6% |
| Foard County | 2.17 | 49.1 | 2.5% | 24.0% | 29.9% | 1958 | $572 | 20.6% | 82.3% | 6.3% |
| Lamb County | 2.76 | 37.4 | 16.0% | 26.0% | 17.4% | 1967 | $991 | 14.9% | 78.5% | 1.9% |
| Wilbarger County | 2.57 | 39.5 | 14.8% | 32.8% | 16.5% | 1965 | $881 | 17.6% | 82.0% | 8.7% |
| Wichita County | 2.47 | 37.7 | 13.3% | 38.6% | 11.2% | 1972 | $1,105 | 25.8% | 88.6% | 4.1% |
| Roosevelt County | 2.39 | 34.8 | 15.9% | 39.3% | 13.3% | 1978 | $1,002 | 22.9% | 86.8% | 5.5% |
| Jefferson County | 2.43 | 42.0 | 13.5% | 29.1% | 20.2% | 1970 | $600 | 15.7% | 84.7% | 5.2% |
| Carter County | 2.54 | 38.7 | 13.8% | 33.2% | 11.6% | 1977 | $1,025 | 20.4% | 88.2% | 3.9% |
All figures 2020–24.
Counties with similar populations: Toole County, MT · Costilla County, CO · Cottle County, TX · Cotton County, OK · Covington City, VA · Craig County, VA · Crane County, TX · Culebra Municipio, PR · Daggett County, UT · Daniels County, MT
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 Motley 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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