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Muleshoe

County:
Bailey County
County Seat:
Yes
Area (mi²):
3.431
State:
Texas

Muleshoe is a city located in Bailey County, Texas. Muleshoe has a 2026 population of 5,275. It is also the county seat of Bailey County. Muleshoe is currently growing at a rate of 0.55% annually and its population has increased by 3.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,104 in 2020.

The median household income in Muleshoe is $69,097 with a poverty rate of 10.64%. The median age in Muleshoe is 33.1 years: 33 years for males, and 33.1 years for females. For every 100 females there are 92.1 males.

5.3K
Total Population
1,537
Density (mi²)
29 0.55%
Growth

Muleshoe Population

Muleshoe Population

Data after 2023 is projected based on recent change

Year ↓
Population
Growth
Annual Change
20265,275290.55%
20255,246280.54%
20245,2181322.6%
20235,08600%
20225,086310.61%
20215,055-76-1.48%
20205,1041623.28%
20194,942-37-0.74%
20184,979-67-1.33%
20175,046-113-2.19%
20165,159-61-1.17%
20155,2201813.59%
20145,039-118-2.29%
20135,157-11-0.21%
20125,168-24-0.46%
20115,192100.19%
20105,182240.47%
20004,530-41-0.9%
19904,571-271-5.6%
19804,8423177.01%
19704,52565416.89%
19603,87100%

Median Age

Overall: 33.1 years
Female: 33.1 years
Male: 33 years

Muleshoe Adults

There are 4,197 adults, (1,113 of whom are seniors) in Muleshoe.

Sex Ratio

Female: 2,950 (52.1%)
Male: 2,717 (47.9%)

Demographics

The racial composition of Muleshoe includes 70.85% White, 16.52% other race, and smaller percentages for Black or African American and multiracial populations.

Population by Race

Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White4,01570.85%
Other race93616.52%
Two or more races65511.56%
Black or African American611.08%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White2,66146.96%
Other race93616.52%
Two or more races4668.22%
Black or African American180.32%
Race
Population ↓
Percentage (of total)
White1,35423.89%
Two or more races1893.34%
Black or African American430.76%

Muleshoe Marital Status

Economics and Income Statistics

Muleshoe 's average per capita income is $42,254. Household income levels show a median of $69,097. The poverty rate stands at 10.64%.

Families: A family includes the owner or renter of the home along with everyone related to them - whether through birth, marriage, or adoption. This includes relatives like spouses, children, parents, siblings, grandparents, and any other family members.
Households: A household includes all the people who occupy a housing unit (such as a house or apartment) as their usual place of residence.
Non Families: A nonfamily household is either someone living alone or when the owner/renter lives with people they aren't related to, like roommates.
Name
Median ↓
Mean
Married Families$110,994-
Families$75,069$104,064
Households$69,097$86,971
Non Families$12,258$25,909

$42,254

Average Income

$69,097

Median Household Income

10.64%

Poverty Rate

Nearby Cities

Sources

  1. US Census State Population Estimates - Most recent state estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  2. US Census County Population Estimates - Most recent county estimates from the Census Bureau's Population Estimates Program
  3. American Community Survey (2009 - 2013)
  4. Census QuickFacts
  5. Historical Populations of States and Counties (1790 - 1990)