Donley County, TX

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    2024 Population
    3,257
    2024 Median Age
    40.7
    10.4% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    7.87%
    5.32% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $58,750
    3.71% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $96,400
    6.52% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    1,406
    3.76% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Donley County, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    98.5% of the residents in Donley County, TX are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in N/A are Clarendon College (326 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Donley County, TX was $96,400, and the homeownership rate was 74.8%.

    Most people in Donley County, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.4 minutes. The average car ownership in Donley County, TX was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Donley County, TX is home to a population of 3.26k people, from which 98.5% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.88% of Donley County, TX residents were born outside of the country (159 people).

    In 2024, there were 11.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.52k people) in Donley County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 222 White (Hispanic) and 168 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    98.5%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 98.5% of Donley County, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Donley County, TX was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Donley County, TX
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      2.52k ± 29
    2. White (Hispanic)
      222 ± 88
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      168 ± 63
    12.6%
    Hispanic Population
    410 people

    In 2024, there were 11.4 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (2.52k people) in Donley County, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 222 White (Hispanic) and 168 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    12.6% of the people in Donley County, TX are hispanic (410 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Donley County, TX as a share of the total population.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    4.88%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    159 people
    4.95%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    162 people

    As of 2024, 4.88% of Donley County, TX residents (159 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Donley County, TX was 4.95%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      67 ± 54
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      27 ± 33
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      12 ± 19

    Donley County, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.48 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    N/A% of the population of Donley County, TX has health coverage, with N/A% on employee plans, N/A% on Medicaid, N/A% on Medicare, N/A% on non-group plans, and N/A% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Donley County, TX see 3,311 patients per year on average, which represents a 2.76% decrease from the previous year (3,405 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 3319 patients per year, and mental health providers who see null patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

    Coverage

    Patient to Clinician Ratios

    3,311 to 1
    Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Donley County, TX

    Primary care physicians in Donley County, TX see an average of 3,311 patients per year. This represents a 2.76% decrease from the previous year (3,405 patients).

    The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Donley County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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    Location of Health Services Facilities

    Health Service Type
    Top 5 Health Facilities Servicing the Greatest Number of Households
    1. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4001

    2. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4002

    3. Health Practice Name

      12345 Community Center Dr., Hayward, CA 94540 Census Tract # 4003

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 22.7% under 18 years, 20.4% between 18 and 34 years, 33.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 23.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 6.04 in Donley County, TX.

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    Health Behaviors

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    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 37.3% in Donley County, TX.

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    Clinical Care

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    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 21.5% in Donley County, TX.

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    Economy

    The economy of Donley County, TX employs 1.41k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Donley County, TX were N/A, and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($207,222), Utilities ($96,250), and Wholesale Trade ($86,250).

    Employment

    Occupations

    1.41k
    2024 Value
    ± 210
    3.76%
    1 Year growth
    ± 20.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Donley County, TX grew at a rate of 3.76%, from 1.36k employees to 1.41k employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Donley County, TX, are N/A. This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Donley County, TX.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    1.41k
    2024 Value
    ± 210
    3.76%
    1 Year growth
    ± 20.5%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Donley County, TX grew at a rate of 3.76%, from 1.36k employees to 1.41k employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Donley County, TX, are N/A. This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Donley County, TX, though some of these residents may live in Donley County, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $37,018
    Median earning men ± $3,231
    $39,767
    Median earning women ± $5,163

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Manufacturing ($250,001), Wholesale Trade ($86,250), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($76,458).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($58,125), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($47,763), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($44,205).

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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 9
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 7
      Other Services (except Public Administration)
    3. 6
      Health Care and Social Assistance

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

    The visualization shows the number of establishments and its share across establishment sizes.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $2.19k
      Retail Trade
    2. $1.85k
      Finance and Insurance
    3. $1.58k
      Accommodation and Food Services

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Donley County, TX awarded 326 degrees. The student population of Donley County, TX in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 668 male students and 896 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Donley County, TX are White (192 and 60.6%), Hispanic or Latino (76 and 24%), Black or African American (26 and 8.2%), and Unknown (12 and 3.79%).

    The largest universities in Donley County, TX by number of degrees awarded are Clarendon College (326 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in N/A are General Studies (112 and 34.4%), Hair Styling & Design (100 and 30.7%), and Welding Technology (29 and 8.9%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,564 students enrolled in Donley County, TX, 42.7% men and 57.3% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 855 records, of which 56% were women and 44% men.

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    Completions

    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Clarendon College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    326 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Clarendon College with 326 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 116 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Donley County, TX, which is 0.552 times less than the 210 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 192 degrees mean that there were 2.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 76 degrees awarded.

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($2,640) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,700) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Donley County, TX was $96,400 in 2024, which is 0.29 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $90,500 to $96,400, a 6.52% increase. The homeownership rate in Donley County, TX is 74.8%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Donley County, TX have an average commute time of 19.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Donley County, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 15.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Donley County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 5.66%.

    Housing

    Property

    $96,400
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$8,951
    $883
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$144

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Donley County, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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    Rent vs Own

    74.8%
    Homeownership
    2024
    72.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 74.8% of the housing units in Donley County, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 75.4%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $58,750
    Median Household Income
    ± $10,089
    1.18k
    Number of Households
    ± 173

    In 2024, the median household income of the 1.18k households in Donley County, TX grew to $58,750 from the previous year's value of $56,648.

    The following chart displays the households in Donley County, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $75k - $100k range.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (70.4%)
    2. Carpooled (16.3%)
    3. Worked At Home (9.56%)

    In 2024, 70.4% of workers in Donley County, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (16.3%) and those who worked at home (9.56%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    19.4 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Donley County, TX have a shorter commute time (19.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 3.55% of the workforce in Donley County, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Donley County, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Donley County, TX have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 15.1% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Donley County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator grew 5.66%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    7.87% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Donley County, TX (224 out of 2.85k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 65 - 74, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 65 - 74.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Donley County, TX is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 25.7% of the children was living in poverty in Donley County, TX. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 3.9%.

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    Security

    Crimes & Accidents

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    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 316 in Donley County, TX. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator grew 121% per 100,000 population.

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