County

Dickens County, TX

4 ZIP codes  ·  4 cities  ·  Texas

👥1,746Population
💰$49,110Median HH Income▼ 36% below avg
🎂47.0Median Age
🏠$71,150Median Home Value▼ 74% below avg
🎓30.0%College Grads▼ 23% below avg
📊6.4%Unemployment▲ 31% above avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 50.6% Female 49.4% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 65.5%Hispanic: 32.4%Black: 1.5%Asian: 0.1%Other: 1.1%Race
White65.5%
Hispanic32.4%
Black1.5%
Asian0.1%
Other1.1%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
6%
5–17
15%
18–24
5%
25–44
22%
45–64
27%
65+
12%

Key Indicators

Median Age47.0 yrs
Avg HH Size2.32
Below Poverty13.0% ▲ 30% above avg
College Grads30.0% ▼ 23% below avg
Unemployment6.4% ▲ 31% above avg
No HS Diploma39 (3.4%)
HS Graduate366 (31.8%)
Some College234 (20.3%)
Associates172 (14.9%)
Bachelors110 (9.5%)
Graduate Degree231 (20.1%)

Education

No HS: 3.4%HS Grad: 31.8%Some College: 20.3%Associates: 14.9%Bachelors: 9.5%Graduate: 20.1%Edu
No HS3.4%
HS Grad31.8%
Some College20.3%
Associates14.9%
Bachelors9.5%
Graduate20.1%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 81.8%Renter: 18.2%Tenure
Owner81.8%
Renter18.2%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
33%
$50k–$100k
36%
$100k–$150k
14%
$150k–$200k
5%
$200k–$300k
7%
$300k–$500k
0%
Over $500k
5%

Financials

Median HH Income$49,110 ▼ 36% below avg
Median Home Value$71,149 ▼ 74% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.4x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$761/mo
Total Housing Units1,310
Vacant Units565

Income Distribution

Under $25k
28%
$25k–$50k
20%
$50k–$75k
17%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
11%
$150k–$200k
11%
Over $200k
4%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Walked
9%
Work From Home
2%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
46%
15–30 min
14%
30–45 min
14%
Over 45 min
26%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
3%
1940s–1950s
26%
1960s–1970s
9%
1980s–1990s
6%
2000+
57%
About Dickens County, TX

Dickens County is located in Texas and encompasses 4 ZIP codes spanning 4 cities and communities. The county has an estimated population of 1,746 residents. With a median age of 46.96, it is a mature county.

Dickens County has a working-class economic profile. The median household income of $49,110 is below the national average. Unemployment stands at 6.4%, above the national average. The poverty rate of 13.0% is above the national average.

Housing in Dickens County is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country, with a median home value of $71,149 — well below the national average. Monthly median rent is approximately $761. Homeownership rates are high at 81.8%, reflecting a largely residential, stable population.

The residents of Dickens County are majority White (65.52%). Educational attainment is moderately educated — 30.0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average.

Dickens County, TX is a working-class area in Texas. The 4 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 Dickens County
ZIPCityPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.College
79220 Afton 221 $47,431 $118,800 1.6% 35.4%
79229 Dickens 284 $44,500 $47,500 0.0% 21.0%
79243 Mcadoo 24 $58,125 $112,500 0.0% 80.0%
79370 Spur 1,217 $50,313 $67,200 $761 8.9% 30.2%

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