Deaf Smith County, Texas

Total Population: 18,487

County Seat: Hereford

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Median Home Value

$116,000

Owner-occupied units

Median Household Income

$54,114

Across all households

Median Age

31.4 yrs

Across all residents

Bachelor's Degree+

11.8%

Adults 25 and older

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Demographics

14 fields

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Hispanic or Latino75.7%
White (Non-Hispanic)21.8%
Am. Indian / Alaska Native1.0%
Black (Non-Hispanic)0.8%
Two or More Races0.6%

Under 18 Years

31.2%

65 Years and Over

13.3%

Male

50.8%

Female

49.2%

U.S. Citizens (18+)

83.0%

No Health Insurance

20.4%

Education

3 fields

High School Graduate or Higher (25+)

71.4%

Bachelor's Degree or Higher (25+)

11.8%

Enrolled in College (18+)

4.7%

Economics

6 fields

Median Household Income

$54,114

Mean Household Income

$71,959

Per Capita Income

$24,087

Unemployment Rate (16+)

In Labor Force (19–64)

76.0%

SNAP / Food Stamps

13.5%

Housing & Households

13 fields

Median Home Value

$116,000

Median Rent

$919/mo

Total Housing Units

6,993

Owner-Occupied

65.9%

Renter-Occupied

34.1%

Vacancy Rate

14.6%

Married Couple Households

54.4%

Cohabiting Couple Households

3.8%

Male Householder, No Partner

16.7%

Female Householder, No Partner

25.2%

Average Household Size

3.06

Broadband Internet Access

80.4%

Housing Built Since 2010

5.1%

Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2023 5-Year Estimates. County FIPS 48117.