City

Dale, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Caldwell County  ·  Texas

👥10,008Population
💰$70,148Median HH Income▼ 8% below avg
🎂32.2Median Age
🏠$174,800Median Home Value▼ 37% below avg
🎓21.5%College Grads▼ 44% below avg
📊1.6%Unemployment▼ 67% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 53.3% Female 46.7% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 17.2%Hispanic: 77%Black: 1.1%Other: 4.2%Race
White17.2%
Hispanic77.0%
Black1.1%
Other4.2%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
5%
5–17
30%
18–24
8%
25–44
28%
45–64
19%
65+
4%

Key Indicators

Median Age32.2 yrs
Avg HH Size3.48
Below Poverty14.6% ▲ 46% above avg
College Grads21.5% ▼ 44% below avg
Unemployment1.6% ▼ 67% below avg
No HS Diploma227 (5.1%)
HS Graduate1,940 (43.3%)
Some College513 (11.4%)
Associates839 (18.7%)
Bachelors239 (5.3%)
Graduate Degree726 (16.2%)

Education

No HS: 5.1%HS Grad: 43.3%Some College: 11.4%Associates: 18.7%Bachelors: 5.3%Graduate: 16.2%Edu
No HS5.1%
HS Grad43.3%
Some College11.4%
Associates18.7%
Bachelors5.3%
Graduate16.2%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 84.2%Renter: 15.8%Tenure
Owner84.2%
Renter15.8%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
18%
$50k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
15%
$200k–$300k
16%
$300k–$500k
19%
Over $500k
4%

Financials

Median HH Income$70,148 ▼ 8% below avg
Median Home Value$174,800 ▼ 37% below avg
Home/Income Ratio2.5x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$1,300/mo
Total Housing Units3,165
Vacant Units287

Income Distribution

Under $25k
9%
$25k–$50k
21%
$50k–$75k
20%
$75k–$100k
18%
$100k–$150k
12%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
15%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
89%
Work From Home
11%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
3%
15–30 min
15%
30–45 min
37%
Over 45 min
44%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
0%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
11%
1980s–1990s
19%
2000+
64%
About Dale, TX

Dale is a city in Texas, located in Caldwell County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 10,008 residents. It is a relatively young city, with a median age of 32.2 years.

Economically, Dale is a solidly middle-class community. The median household income of $70,148 is near the national average. Approximately 14.6% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 1.6%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Dale is an affordable housing market. Median home values stand at $174,800, which is below the national average. Renters typically pay around $1,300 per month. Homeownership is high at 84.2%, typical of suburban and family-oriented communities.

The population of Dale is less-educated. 21.5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (77.03%).

Dale, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Dale
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
78616 10,008 $70,148 $174,800 $1,300 1.6% 21.5% 84.2%