Tahoka Population

1920–2026

2,566

2026 projection

8% since 2020 (increase)

05001K1.5K2K2.5K3K3.5K192019401960198020002020

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 Tahoka. Annual change is shown as a percentage. Growth is the total change since the preceding observation.
20262,566+331.30%
20252,533+220.88%
20242,511+552.24%
20232,456+271.11%
20222,429+411.72%
20212,388+130.55%
20202,375+40.17%
20192,371+130.55%
20182,358-281.17%
20172,386-100.42%

Showing 10 of 26 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

Tahoka is growing faster than the U.S., and slower than Lynn County and Texas.

  • Texas+8.5%
  • Lynn County+7.3%
  • Tahoka+6.6%
  • United States+3.1%

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.

Tahoka Demographics

38.8median age

Median age

Female38.5 yrs
Male38.9 yrs

Adults

1,873
338 seniors (65+) · 18% of adults1,535 other adults

Sex

Female 49.2% · 1,193Male 50.8% · 1,231

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 24 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

Tahoka Income

$62,039median household income

Median household income

$62,039

Half of households earn more, half earn less

Median earnings

$42,857

Typical yearly pay for a worker 25 or older.

Poverty rate

18.3%

About 1 in 5 residents

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

Tahoka Marital Status

63% of residents age 15 and older are married.

MarriedNever married
Overall
Male
Female
Marital status of residents age 15 and older
StatusOverallMaleFemale
Married63%67%60%
Never married23%21%24%
Divorced6%6%6%
Widowed6%4%8%
Separated3%2%3%

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