Dalhart is a city located in Dallam County Texas. Dalhart has a 2024 population of 8,328. It is also the county seat of Dallam County. Dalhart is currently declining at a rate of -0.3% annually and its population has decreased by -1.19% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 8,428 in 2020.
The average household income in Dalhart is $84,726 with a poverty rate of 10.44%. The median age in Dalhart is 33.7 years: 33.4 years for males, and 34 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Dalhart was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,438 | 56.28% |
| Two or more races | 2,124 | 26.94% |
| Other race | 1,150 | 14.58% |
| Native American | 162 | 2.05% |
| Black or African American | 6 | 0.08% |
| Asian | 5 | 0.06% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Black or African American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 2,751 | 2.83 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
| Married | 1,584 | 3.33 | 80 | 20 |
| Non Family | 765 | 1.11 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Male | 254 | 4.13 | 71.7 | 28.3 |
| Female | 148 | 4.11 | 72.3 | 27.7 |
3.21
Average Family Size
2.83
Average Household Size
72.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 201 | 4.03% |
| Associates Degree | 248 | 4.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 615 | 12.34% |
| Graduate Degree | 320 | 6.42% |
| High School Graduate | 2,230 | 44.76% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 569 | 11.42% |
| Some College | 799 | 16.04% |
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 | 2,376 | 1,682 | 167 |
| White | 2,232 | 2,159 | 705 |
| 2+ Races | 1,120 | 844 | 112 |
| Other Race | 736 | 479 | 13 |
| Native American | 80 | 39 | 38 |
| Black | 6 | 6 | 3 |
| Asian | 5 | 5 | 1 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,500 | $51,103 | $51,705 |
| Graduate Degree | $61,505 | $61,181 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $48,998 | $51,970 | $31,528 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $35,778 | $44,412 | $0 |
| Overall | $43,993 | $49,053 | $23,531 |
| Some College | $36,038 | $46,213 | $26,364 |
$43,993
Average Earnings
$49,053
Average Male
$23,531
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
58.42% of Dalhart residents speak only English, while 41.58% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 39.47% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,293 | 506 | 11.79% |
| Multiple | 2,113 | 331 | 15.66% |
| White | 2,862 | 188 | 6.57% |
| Other | 1,142 | 41 | 3.59% |
| Native | 162 | 12 | 7.41% |
| Asian | 5 | 1 | 20% |
10.44%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.37%
Male Poverty Rate
11.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Dalhart is Asian, with 20% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Dalhart is Other, with 3.59% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.5%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 14.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 20.29% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.11% |
| High School | 6.13% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 1.58% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 58.82% |
| Female Employed | 11.97% |
| Male Employed | 4.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $82,984 | $92,813 |
| Households | $76,250 | $84,726 |
| Married Families | $91,724 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $56,518 | $58,372 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
63.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
64.0%
Male Marriage Rate
63.0%
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
424
Number of Veterans
424
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 239 |
| Vietnam | 112 |
| First Gulf War | 54 |
| Korea | 30 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 155 |
| 75+ | 107 |
| 65 to 74 | 75 |
| 18 to 34 | 62 |
| 55 to 64 | 25 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 265 | 8.16% |
| Hispanic | 146 | 5.41% |
| Other Race | 112 | 15.11% |
| 2+ Races | 47 | 3.65% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
23.57%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
76.1%
Labor Force Participation
74.6%
Employment Rate
1.9%
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
45.44%
Born in Dalhart
72.85%
Native Born
27.15%
Foreign Born
22.23%
Non Citizen
4.92%
Naturalized
72.85% of Dalhart residents were born in the United States, with 45.44% having been born in Texas. 22.23% 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 | 8,203 | -25 | -0.3% |
| 2028 | 8,228 | -25 | -0.3% |
| 2027 | 8,253 | -25 | -0.3% |
| 2026 | 8,278 | -25 | -0.3% |
| 2025 | 8,303 | -25 | -0.3% |
| 2024 | 8,328 | -25 | -0.3% |
| 2023 | 8,353 | -53 | -0.63% |
| 2022 | 8,406 | -69 | -0.81% |
| 2021 | 8,475 | 47 | 0.56% |
| 2020 | 8,428 | 148 | 1.79% |
| 2019 | 8,280 | -28 | -0.34% |
| 2018 | 8,308 | -83 | -0.99% |
| 2017 | 8,391 | -67 | -0.79% |
| 2016 | 8,458 | -7 | -0.08% |
| 2015 | 8,465 | 102 | 1.22% |
| 2014 | 8,363 | 96 | 1.16% |
| 2013 | 8,267 | 8 | 0.1% |
| 2012 | 8,259 | 146 | 1.8% |
| 2011 | 8,113 | 125 | 1.56% |
| 2010 | 7,988 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,237 | 991 | 15.87% |
| 1990 | 6,246 | -608 | -8.87% |
| 1980 | 6,854 | 1,149 | 20.14% |
| 1970 | 5,705 | 545 | 10.56% |
| 1960 | 5,160 | -758 | -12.81% |
| 1950 | 5,918 | 1,236 | 26.4% |
| 1940 | 4,682 | -9 | -0.19% |
| 1930 | 4,691 | 2,015 | 75.3% |
| 1920 | 2,676 | 96 | 3.72% |
| 1910 | 2,580 | -5,623 | -68.55% |