Population 5,949 · Census ACS 2020–24
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Population and households in Muleshoe
Household size in Muleshoe
| Period | Muleshoe | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 3.24 | 2.87 | 2.68 |
| 2010–14 | 2.87 | 2.93 | 2.73 |
| 2015–19 | 3.44 | 2.95 | 2.71 |
| 2020–24 | 3.05 | 2.83 | 2.65 |
| Change | −0.20 | −0.05 | −0.03 |
Households in Muleshoe are large by national standards, averaging 3.05 people against 2.65 for the U.S. That usually means more families with children at home. Household size has dropped from 3.24 in 2006–10, 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 Muleshoe
| Period | Muleshoe | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 31.6 | 34.7 | 37.7 |
| 2010–14 | 32.5 | 35.4 | 38.6 |
| 2015–19 | 32.9 | 36.1 | 39.6 |
| 2020–24 | 39.9 | 36.7 | 40.1 |
| Change | +8.3 | +2.0 | +2.3 |
Half of the people in Muleshoe are younger than 39.9 and half are older, close to the national median of 40.1. The population here is older than in Texas overall, where the median age is 36.7. Since 2006–10, the median age has climbed from 31.6, a much bigger shift than nationally.
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 Muleshoe
| Period | Muleshoe | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 11.0% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2010–14 | 6.6% | 13.7% | 12.3% |
| 2015–19 | 15.4% | 13.1% | 11.6% |
| 2020–24 | 15.0% | 12.9% | 11.6% |
| Change | +4.0 pts | −0.8 pts | −0.6 pts |
Single-parent households are common in Muleshoe: 15.0% of all households, against 11.6% nationally. Since 2006–10, the single-parent share has risen 4.0 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 Muleshoe
Renters in Muleshoe
| Period | Muleshoe | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 22.2% | 35.2% | 33.3% |
| 2010–14 | 37.4% | 37.3% | 35.6% |
| 2015–19 | 26.0% | 38.0% | 36.0% |
| 2020–24 | 19.5% | 37.4% | 34.8% |
| Change | −2.8 pts | +2.3 pts | +1.5 pts |
Only 19.5% of households in Muleshoe rent their homes, far below the national share of 34.8%, so most residents are owners who tend to stay put. Among homeowners, 81.0% have no mortgage at all, well above the national share of 39.8%. The renter share is down 2.8 points from 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 Muleshoe
| Period | Muleshoe | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 11.8% | 11.4% |
| 2010–14 | 13.9% | 10.9% | 11.4% |
| 2015–19 | 21.6% | 10.9% | 11.1% |
| 2020–24 | 14.1% | 9.4% | 9.6% |
| Change | −4.7 pts | −2.4 pts | −1.8 pts |
Vacancy is high in Muleshoe: 14.1% 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 has fallen 4.7 points since 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 Muleshoe
| Period | Muleshoe | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 1967 | 1983 | 1974 |
| 2010–14 | 1964 | 1985 | 1975 |
| 2015–19 | 1970 | 1987 | 1977 |
| 2020–24 | 1969 | 1992 | 1980 |
| Change | +2 | +8 | +6 |
Muleshoe is a place of older homes: half were built before 1969, while the national median is 1980. That means established neighborhoods, and more houses that may need updating. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 26 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 Muleshoe
| Period | Muleshoe | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | $560 | $921 | $965 |
| 2010–14 | $627 | $1,005 | $1,040 |
| 2015–19 | $574 | $1,178 | $1,213 |
| 2020–24 | $893 | $1,560 | $1,571 |
| Change | +$334 | +$639 | +$606 |
A typical rental in Muleshoe costs $893 a month with utilities, well below the national median of $1,571. Rent has climbed $334 a month since 2006–10, up 60%, a slower climb than the nation's. The typical renter here spends 27.9% of household income on rent, just under the 30% mark often used to define affordable rent, and a smaller share than renters pay nationally.
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 Muleshoe
Bachelor's degrees in Muleshoe
| Period | Muleshoe | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 18.7% | 27.0% | 28.4% |
| 2010–14 | 10.5% | 27.9% | 29.6% |
| 2015–19 | 18.0% | 30.0% | 32.1% |
| 2020–24 | 11.1% | 34.0% | 35.6% |
| Change | −7.6 pts | +7.1 pts | +7.2 pts |
Fewer adults in Muleshoe have a four-year degree than in the country as a whole: 11.1%, against 35.6% nationally. The share with a degree is down 7.6 points from 2006–10, even as the national share rose. Of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people, only 37 have a lower share of college graduates.
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 Muleshoe
| Period | Muleshoe | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 69.2% | 80.7% | 84.9% |
| 2010–14 | 61.4% | 82.0% | 86.1% |
| 2015–19 | 75.7% | 83.6% | 87.7% |
| 2020–24 | 64.0% | 85.8% | 89.3% |
| Change | −5.2 pts | +5.1 pts | +4.3 pts |
More than a third of adults in Muleshoe never finished high school, well above the national share: only 64.0% have a diploma or equivalent, against 89.3% nationally. Since 2006–10, the share with a diploma has fallen 5.2 points, even as the national rate rose. Only 20 of the 545 Texas cities with 5,000+ people have a lower share of high school graduates.
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 Muleshoe
| Period | Muleshoe | Texas | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2006–10 | 4.0% | 7.0% | 8.1% |
| 2010–14 | 6.2% | 7.7% | 9.4% |
| 2015–19 | 2.7% | 5.1% | 5.6% |
| 2020–24 | 0.0% | 5.3% | 5.4% |
| Change | −4.0 pts | −1.7 pts | −2.7 pts |
The survey found almost no one in Muleshoe out of work and looking, against 5.4% of the labor force nationally. No other Texas city with 5,000+ people has lower unemployment. Unemployment has fallen 4.0 points since 2006–10, in line with the national trend.
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).
Muleshoe 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Muleshoe | 3.05 | 39.9 | 15.0% | 19.5% | 14.1% | 1969 | $893 | 11.1% | 64.0% | 0.0% |
| Progress | 3.51 | 33.8 | 14.2% | 26.8% | 13.2% | 1978 | $974 | 26.6% | 57.4% | 0.0% |
| Lazbuddie | 3.23 | 32.1 | 13.3% | 36.9% | 21.3% | 1970 | $924 | 26.3% | 65.9% | 0.1% |
| Lariat | 3.04 | 37.4 | 4.5% | 33.3% | 21.6% | 1975 | $1,074 | 25.3% | 73.7% | 0.3% |
| Earth | 2.46 | 45.8 | 10.4% | 25.1% | 25.2% | 1963 | $749 | 9.5% | 71.3% | 0.4% |
| Farwell | 2.95 | 32.9 | 12.3% | 35.8% | 17.0% | 1973 | $1,259 | 20.4% | 78.0% | 0.1% |
| Springlake | 2.70 | 41.9 | 12.8% | 23.6% | 33.6% | 1960 | $758 | 5.6% | 63.0% | 0.1% |
| Cannon Air Force Base | 2.13 | 48.6 | 5.8% | 15.5% | 13.4% | 1983 | $1,027 | 22.7% | 90.1% | 1.2% |
| Olton | 2.92 | 40.5 | 18.0% | 30.2% | 20.9% | 1962 | $992 | 12.6% | 77.3% | 0.6% |
| Portales | 2.39 | 33.3 | 17.6% | 42.3% | 13.2% | 1978 | $986 | 23.1% | 86.6% | 5.8% |
| Hart | 3.66 | 34.4 | 18.5% | 31.2% | 26.2% | 1967 | $934 | 9.9% | 72.5% | 4.0% |
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 Muleshoe. 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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