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79347

Muleshoe, TX

Total Population
7,182
Median Household Income
$70,509
Median Home Value
$113,900
Median Rent
$668

Quick Facts & Insights

Key metrics and how they compare

Household Income
$70,509
100.2% above state median
Home Value
$113,900
100.2% above state median
Rent
$668
100% above state median
Median Age
30.2 years

Data Sources & Accuracy

U.S. Census Bureau:Population, age, income, education, employment, and housing characteristics are from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2018–2022 release).
Zillow (ZHVI):Typical home values reflect the Zillow Home Value Index (smoothed, seasonally adjusted), published monthly.

Estimates carry a margin of error and describe the ZIP-code area as a whole, not any individual property or block. See our methodology and data sources for details, or report a problem on our corrections page.

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Demographics Overview

Population statistics from the U.S. Census Bureau (ACS 5-year estimates)

Key Demographic Insightsfor Muleshoe, TX

Median household income is 100% below state average, suggesting more affordable cost of living.

Young population with median age of 30.2 years, attracting young professionals and families.

Strong job market with unemployment rate of 2.0%, below national average.

Insights are derived from US Census Bureau data and may not reflect recent changes.

Household Income Distribution

Local Median Income
$70,509
-6.2% vs US
vs State Median
+-100.2%
State: $-42,604,088
Income Distribution
30.8%
Under $50k
18.5%
Over $100k
Lower Income
Middle Income
Higher Income
Data from US Census Bureau ACS 5-Year Estimates

Age Distribution

Population by age group

Household Income Breakdown

Households by income bracket

Education Levels (Age 25+)

Highest education attained

Race & Ethnicity

Demographic composition

Households & Employment

Household Types

Family composition breakdown

Average Household Size: 3.46 people

Total Households
2,023
Family Households
45.3%

Employment by Industry

Where residents work

#1 Industry
Agriculture
29.8%
#2 Industry
Mining
26.4%
#3 Industry
Manufacturing
17.6%
Total Employed Residents:2,102

Commute Patterns

How residents get to work

Short Commute
8.9%
Under 10 minutes
Long Commute
1.8%
Over 60 minutes
Work From Home
8.2%
235 workers
Public Transit
0.0%
0 workers
Total Commuting Workers:2,854
Commute Insights
0

Labor Force Statistics

Employment Rate
98.0%
3,114 employed
Labor Force
3,179
65 unemployed
Median Age
30.2 years
Per Capita Income
$30,289
Poverty Rate
11.7%

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