Asherton is a city located in Dimmit County Texas. Asherton has a 2024 population of 681. Asherton is currently declining at a rate of -1.3% annually and its population has decreased by -5.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 717 in 2020.
The average household income in Asherton is $40,231 with a poverty rate of 30.23%. The median age in Asherton is 55.8 years: 48.5 years for males, and 57.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Asherton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 327 | 50.7% |
| Two or more races | 301 | 46.67% |
| Other race | 14 | 2.17% |
| Black or African American | 2 | 0.31% |
| Asian | 1 | 0.16% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 288 | 2.22 | 74.3 | 25.7 |
| Non Family | 157 | 1.27 | 72.6 | 27.4 |
| Married | 90 | 3.43 | 87.8 | 12.2 |
| Female | 40 | 3.18 | 50 | 50 |
| Male | 1 | 4 | 100 | 0 |
3.36
Average Family Size
2.22
Average Household Size
74.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 90 | 17.82% |
| Associates Degree | 22 | 4.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 25 | 4.95% |
| Graduate Degree | 6 | 1.19% |
| High School Graduate | 120 | 23.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 133 | 26.34% |
| Some College | 109 | 21.58% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 487 | 265 | 31 |
| 2+ Races | 264 | 112 | 7 |
| White | 15 | 15 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 4 | 0 |
| Black | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Asian | 1 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among hispanic people with a rate of 6.37%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,958 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $29,318 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,229 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $27,963 | $28,382 | $0 |
| Some College | $28,281 | $0 | $0 |
$27,963
Average Earnings
$28,382
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
8.98% of Asherton residents speak only English, while 91.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 90.87% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 599 | 162 | 27.05% |
| Multiple | 301 | 129 | 42.86% |
| White | 33 | 33 | 100% |
30.23%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.64%
Male Poverty Rate
38.82%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Asherton is White, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Asherton is Hispanic, with 27.05% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 5.84%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.29%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.77%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 49.78% |
| High School | 16.67% |
| Some College | 12.98% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.23% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 22.22% |
| Female Employed | 13.01% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $56,094 | $63,195 |
| Households | $24,063 | $40,231 |
| Married Families | $63,409 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $14,292 | $21,069 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
35.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
47.1%
Male Marriage Rate
29.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
6
Number of Veterans
6
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Korea | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| 2+ Races | 6 | 2.21% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 1.09% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
39.7%
Labor Force Participation
33.4%
Employment Rate
15.9%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
87.13%
Born in Asherton
94.57%
Native Born
5.43%
Foreign Born
5.27%
Non Citizen
0.16%
Naturalized
94.57% of Asherton residents were born in the United States, with 87.13% having been born in Texas. 5.27% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 636 | -9 | -1.4% |
| 2028 | 645 | -9 | -1.38% |
| 2027 | 654 | -9 | -1.36% |
| 2026 | 663 | -9 | -1.34% |
| 2025 | 672 | -9 | -1.32% |
| 2024 | 681 | -9 | -1.3% |
| 2023 | 690 | -9 | -1.29% |
| 2022 | 699 | -10 | -1.41% |
| 2021 | 709 | -8 | -1.12% |
| 2020 | 717 | -314 | -30.46% |
| 2019 | 1,031 | -10 | -0.96% |
| 2018 | 1,041 | -14 | -1.33% |
| 2017 | 1,055 | -45 | -4.09% |
| 2016 | 1,100 | -27 | -2.4% |
| 2015 | 1,127 | -12 | -1.05% |
| 2014 | 1,139 | 7 | 0.62% |
| 2013 | 1,132 | 42 | 3.85% |
| 2012 | 1,090 | 34 | 3.22% |
| 2011 | 1,056 | 6 | 0.57% |
| 2010 | 1,050 | 0 | 0% |