Panhandle Population

2010–2026

2,276

2026 projection

4.3% since 2020 (decrease)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K201020122014201620182020202220242026

Source: U.S. Census Bureau decennial counts and annual estimates, including 2010–2020 intercensal estimates. 2026 is a projection. Values between recorded years are interpolated.

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Population by year

Population estimates for Panhandle. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,276-120.52%
20252,288-311.34%
20242,319-502.11%
20232,369-100.42%
20222,379+391.67%
20212,340-381.60%
20202,378+120.51%
20192,366-301.25%
20182,396-90.37%
20172,405-271.11%

Showing 10 of 17 years.

The 2020 row compares the April 1 Census count with the July 1, 2019 estimate (about nine months). Its Growth and Annual change therefore do not represent a full year.

Growth since 2020, compared

Panhandle has a population change lower than Carson County, Texas, and the U.S.

  • Texas+8.5%
  • United States+3.1%
  • Carson County+0.2%
  • Panhandle−3.3%

Change from July 1, 2020 to July 1, 2025 population estimates—not annualized growth or site projections.

Source: U.S. Census Bureau. U.S. totals are summed from the 50 states and D.C.; unavailable comparisons are omitted.

Panhandle Demographics

48.2median age

Median age

Female46.7 yrs
Male50.5 yrs

Adults

2,053
593 seniors (65+) · 29% of adults1,460 other adults

Sex

Female 48.5% · 1,215Male 51.5% · 1,290

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S0101

Race and ethnicity

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Each square is about 1% of residents (roughly 25 people).

Hispanic or Latino residents can be of any race. All other groups exclude Hispanic residents.

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table B03002

Panhandle Income

$85,870median household income

Median household income

$85,870

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$54,571

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

5.8%

About 1 in 17 residents

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Tables S1901, S1501, S1701

Panhandle Marital Status

52% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married52%52%52%
Never married21%24%18%
Divorced17%16%18%
Widowed10%7%13%
Separated<1%<1%0%

U.S. Census Bureau, 2024 ACS 5-year estimates · Table S1201