State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.8 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,723.90/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.40% (-33)
Growth Since 2010
3.96% (314)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Dalhart, Texas Population 2021
8,244
Dalhart is a city located in Dallam County Texas. It is also the county seat of Dallam County. With a 2020 population of 8,244, it is the 276th largest city in Texas and the 3543rd largest city in the United States . Dalhart is currently declining at a rate of -0.40% annually but its population has increased by 3.96% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 7,930 in 2010. Spanning over 5 miles, Dalhart has a population density of 1,724 people per square mile.
The average household income in Dalhart is $77,316 with a poverty rate of 10.08%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $795 per month, and the median house value is $110,800. The median age in Dalhart is 32.5 years, 32.8 years for males, and 32.3 years for females.
Dalhart Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dalhartwas:
- White: 88.09%
- Other race: 4.54%
- Two or more races: 3.19%
- Asian: 2.44%
- Native American: 0.92%
- Black or African American: 0.83%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Dalhart, Texas is 8,244 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 8,244.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 7,930.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 7,667 | 88.09% |
| Some Other Race | 395 | 4.54% |
| Two or More Races | 278 | 3.19% |
| Asian | 212 | 2.44% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 80 | 0.92% |
| Black or African American | 72 | 0.83% |
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Dalhart Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,009 | 2.85 | 64.8 |
| Married | 1,755 | 3.51 | 79.3 |
| Non Family | 886 | 1.21 | 42.7 |
| Female | 241 | 2.99 | 53.1 |
| Male | 127 | 4.87 | 40.9 |
3.38
Average Family Size
2.85
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 672 | 11.86% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 690 | 12.18% |
| High School Graduate | 1,594 | 28.14% |
| Some College | 1,477 | 26.08% |
| Associates Degree | 207 | 3.65% |
| Bachelors Degree | 722 | 12.75% |
| Graduate Degree | 302 | 5.33% |
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Dalhart Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,196 | 2,880 | 781 |
| Hispanic | 2,068 | 1,030 | 141 |
| Other Race | 170 | 117 | 52 |
| Asian | 160 | 160 | 43 |
| 2+ Races | 97 | 71 | |
| Native American | 80 | 80 | 19 |
| Black | 71 | 63 | 5 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 30.59%.
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$33,836
Average Earnings
$41,875
Average Male
$22,184
Average Female
Dalhart Language by Age
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Dalhart Language
60.76% of Dalhart residents speak only English, while 39.24% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.60% of the population.
Dalhart Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,484 | 448 | 12.86% |
| White | 4,445 | 406 | 9.13% |
| Black | 57 | 1 | 1.75% |
10.08%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.03%
Male Poverty Rate
11.07%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Dalhart
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dalhart is Hispanic, with 12.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dalhart is Black, with 1.75% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.27%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.28%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.50%.
Dalhart Marital Status
Marriage Rates
60.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
60.1%
Male Marriage Rate
60.0%
Female Marriage Rate
Dalhart Married by Age and Sex
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Dalhart Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Dalhart Marital Status by Race
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 326 | 5.90% |
| Hispanic | 58 | 2.54% |
| Black | 56 | 77.78% |
Dalhart Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
39.06%
Veteran Disability Rate
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71.4%
Labor Force Participation
70.4%
Employment Rate
1.5%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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46.17%
Born in Dalhart
77.85%
Native Born
22.15%
Foreign Born
17.13%
Non Citizen
5.02%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
77.85% of Dalhart residents were born in the United States, with 46.17% having been born in Texas. 17.13% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 8,244 | -33 | -0.40% |
| 2020 | 8,277 | -33 | -0.40% |
| 2019 | 8,310 | -33 | -0.40% |
| 2018 | 8,343 | -50 | -0.60% |
| 2017 | 8,393 | -70 | -0.83% |
| 2016 | 8,463 | 28 | 0.33% |
| 2015 | 8,435 | 97 | 1.16% |
| 2014 | 8,338 | 98 | 1.19% |
| 2013 | 8,240 | 6 | 0.07% |
| 2012 | 8,234 | 141 | 1.74% |
| 2011 | 8,093 | 123 | 1.54% |
| 2010 | 7,970 | 733 | 0.97% |
| 2000 | 7,237 | 991 | 1.48% |
| 1990 | 6,246 | -608 | -0.92% |
| 1980 | 6,854 | 1,149 | 1.85% |
| 1970 | 5,705 | 545 | 1.01% |
| 1960 | 5,160 | -758 | -1.36% |
| 1950 | 5,918 | 1,236 | 2.37% |
| 1940 | 4,682 | -9 | -0.02% |
| 1930 | 4,691 | 2,015 | 5.77% |
| 1920 | 2,676 | 96 | 0.37% |
| 1910 | 2,580 | 0.00% |