Daingerfield is a city located in Morris County Texas. Daingerfield has a 2024 population of 2,498. It is also the county seat of Morris County. Daingerfield is currently declining at a rate of -0.16% annually and its population has decreased by -0.56% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,512 in 2020.
The average household income in Daingerfield is $52,196 with a poverty rate of 28.61%. The median age in Daingerfield is 38.3 years: 35 years for males, and 42 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Daingerfield was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,240 | 49.56% |
| Black or African American | 780 | 31.18% |
| Other race | 349 | 13.95% |
| Two or more races | 128 | 5.12% |
| Native American | 5 | 0.2% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 966 | 2.5 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Non Family | 390 | 1.1 | 55.1 | 44.9 |
| Married | 296 | 3.48 | 90.9 | 9.1 |
| Female | 232 | 3.39 | 52.2 | 47.8 |
| Male | 48 | 3.52 | 77.1 | 22.9 |
3.37
Average Family Size
2.5
Average Household Size
66.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 122 | 7.91% |
| Associates Degree | 71 | 4.6% |
| Bachelors Degree | 159 | 10.3% |
| Graduate Degree | 78 | 5.06% |
| High School Graduate | 619 | 40.12% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 47 | 3.05% |
| Some College | 447 | 28.97% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 941 | 848 | 187 |
| Black | 446 | 418 | 44 |
| Hispanic | 132 | 84 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 69 | 50 | 6 |
| Other Race | 59 | 32 | 0 |
| Native American | 4 | 4 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 19.87%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $40,417 | $0 | $40,833 |
| Graduate Degree | $39,083 | $0 | $39,286 |
| High School Graduate | $26,725 | $26,230 | $28,229 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $43,657 | $44,213 | $35,833 |
| Overall | $32,688 | $32,135 | $32,833 |
| Some College | $33,345 | $40,735 | $32,534 |
$32,688
Average Earnings
$32,135
Average Male
$32,833
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
86.45% of Daingerfield residents speak only English, while 13.55% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 13.55% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 739 | 416 | 56.29% |
| White | 1,164 | 164 | 14.09% |
| Hispanic | 445 | 111 | 24.94% |
| Other | 349 | 106 | 30.37% |
| Multiple | 123 | 5 | 4.07% |
28.61%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.81%
Male Poverty Rate
32.33%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Daingerfield is Black, with 56.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Daingerfield is Multiple, with 4.07% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.21%. Among those working part-time, it was 20.69%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.57%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 29.76% |
| Some College | 17.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 11.72% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 94.44% |
| Male Unemployed | 74.55% |
| Female Employed | 26.17% |
| Male Employed | 3.72% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,500 | $65,018 |
| Households | $40,573 | $52,196 |
| Married Families | $70,521 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $25,741 | $30,183 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
33.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
39.2%
Male Marriage Rate
29.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
143
Number of Veterans
124
Male Veterans
19
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 53 |
| Second Gulf War | 35 |
| Korea | 25 |
| First Gulf War | 13 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 40 |
| 18 to 34 | 33 |
| 35 to 54 | 32 |
| 65 to 74 | 31 |
| 55 to 64 | 7 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 115 | 10.66% |
| Black | 28 | 4.78% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
13.48%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.04%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
52.1%
Labor Force Participation
47.4%
Employment Rate
8.9%
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
80.1%
Born in Daingerfield
96.08%
Native Born
3.92%
Foreign Born
2.24%
Non Citizen
1.68%
Naturalized
96.08% of Daingerfield residents were born in the United States, with 80.1% having been born in Texas. 2.24% 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 | 2,481 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2028 | 2,485 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2027 | 2,488 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2026 | 2,491 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2025 | 2,495 | -3 | -0.12% |
| 2024 | 2,498 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2023 | 2,502 | -8 | -0.32% |
| 2022 | 2,510 | 0 | 0% |
| 2021 | 2,510 | -2 | -0.08% |
| 2020 | 2,512 | 122 | 5.1% |
| 2019 | 2,390 | 11 | 0.46% |
| 2018 | 2,379 | -33 | -1.37% |
| 2017 | 2,412 | -19 | -0.78% |
| 2016 | 2,431 | 7 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 2,424 | -52 | -2.1% |
| 2014 | 2,476 | -22 | -0.88% |
| 2013 | 2,498 | -9 | -0.36% |
| 2012 | 2,507 | -18 | -0.71% |
| 2011 | 2,525 | -36 | -1.41% |
| 2010 | 2,561 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,517 | -55 | -2.14% |
| 1990 | 2,572 | -458 | -15.12% |
| 1980 | 3,030 | 400 | 15.21% |
| 1970 | 2,630 | -503 | -16.05% |
| 1960 | 3,133 | 652 | 26.28% |