County

Deaf Smith County, TX

2 ZIP codes  ·  2 cities  ·  Texas

👥18,441Population
💰$54,207Median HH Income▼ 29% below avg
🎂31.1Median Age
🏠$111,800Median Home Value▼ 60% below avg
🎓18.2%College Grads▼ 53% below avg
📊3.3%Unemployment▼ 33% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 51.0% Female 49.0% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 20.8%Hispanic: 76.9%Black: 0.8%Other: 0.5%Race
White20.8%
Hispanic76.9%
Black0.8%
Other0.5%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
9%
5–17
23%
18–24
11%
25–44
25%
45–64
20%
65+
6%

Key Indicators

Median Age31.1 yrs
Avg HH Size3.06
Below Poverty15.9% ▲ 59% above avg
College Grads18.2% ▼ 53% below avg
Unemployment3.3% ▼ 33% below avg
No HS Diploma438 (5.3%)
HS Graduate3,598 (43.6%)
Some College1,581 (19.2%)
Associates1,125 (13.6%)
Bachelors362 (4.4%)
Graduate Degree1,142 (13.8%)

Education

No HS: 5.3%HS Grad: 43.6%Some College: 19.2%Associates: 13.6%Bachelors: 4.4%Graduate: 13.8%Edu
No HS5.3%
HS Grad43.6%
Some College19.2%
Associates13.6%
Bachelors4.4%
Graduate13.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 65.9%Renter: 34.1%Tenure
Owner65.9%
Renter34.1%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
26%
$100k–$150k
24%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
13%
$300k–$500k
4%
Over $500k
0%

Financials

Median HH Income$54,207 ▼ 29% below avg
Median Home Value$111,800 ▼ 60% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.1x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$921/mo
Total Housing Units7,026
Vacant Units1,080

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
22%
$50k–$75k
23%
$75k–$100k
11%
$100k–$150k
17%
$150k–$200k
7%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Walked
1%
Work From Home
5%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
57%
15–30 min
25%
30–45 min
10%
Over 45 min
8%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
4%
1940s–1950s
23%
1960s–1970s
13%
1980s–1990s
7%
2000+
53%
About Deaf Smith County, TX

Deaf Smith County is located in Texas and encompasses 2 ZIP codes spanning 2 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 18,441 residents. With a median age of 31.14, it is a relatively young county.

Deaf Smith County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $54,207 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 3.3%, below the national average. The poverty rate of 15.9% is above the national average.

Housing in Deaf Smith County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $111,800 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $921. Homeownership rates are high at 65.9%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Deaf Smith County are primarily Hispanic (76.88%). Educational attainment is less-educated — 18.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well below the national average.

Deaf Smith County, TX is a working-class area in Texas. The 2 ZIP codes within the county each have their own character — browse the full list below to find the right community, whether you're looking for affordable housing, strong schools, or economic opportunity.

ZIP Codes in Deaf Smith County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
79045 Hereford 18,441 $54,207 $111,800 $921 3.3% 18.2%

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