Muleshoe is a city located in Bailey County Texas. Muleshoe has a 2024 population of 4,917. It is also the county seat of Bailey County. Muleshoe is currently declining at a rate of -1.07% annually and its population has decreased by -4.13% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 5,129 in 2020.
The average household income in Muleshoe is $82,143 with a poverty rate of 12.86%. The median age in Muleshoe is 33.4 years: 42.2 years for males, and 30.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Muleshoe was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,714 | 69.71% |
| Other race | 915 | 17.17% |
| Two or more races | 639 | 11.99% |
| Black or African American | 60 | 1.13% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,720 | 3 | 75.7 | 24.3 |
| Married | 893 | 3.05 | 88.1 | 11.9 |
| Non Family | 476 | 1.16 | 50.6 | 49.4 |
| Female | 197 | 6.43 | 77.7 | 22.3 |
| Male | 154 | 4.03 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
3.56
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
75.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 517 | 16.84% |
| Associates Degree | 74 | 2.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 337 | 10.98% |
| Graduate Degree | 147 | 4.79% |
| High School Graduate | 963 | 31.37% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 465 | 15.15% |
| Some College | 567 | 18.47% |
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 | 1,988 | 1,047 | 143 |
| White | 1,026 | 992 | 328 |
| Other Race | 543 | 130 | 29 |
| 2+ Races | 210 | 147 | 0 |
| Black | 60 | 53 | 43 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 96.69%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 71.67%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $250,001 | $250,001 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $51,813 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $105,334 | $105,707 | $0 |
| Overall | $61,027 | $105,164 | $0 |
| Some College | $71,810 | $86,550 | $0 |
$61,027
Average Earnings
$105,164
Average Male
$0
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
39.34% of Muleshoe residents speak only English, while 60.66% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 59.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,692 | 393 | 10.64% |
| White | 1,191 | 247 | 20.74% |
| Other | 909 | 226 | 24.86% |
| Multiple | 639 | 43 | 6.73% |
12.86%
Overall Poverty Rate
13.45%
Male Poverty Rate
12.4%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Muleshoe is Other, with 24.86% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Muleshoe is Multiple, with 6.73% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.71%. Among those working part-time, it was 4.91%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 20.87%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 17.82% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 17.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 13.87% |
| Some College | 2.54% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0.09% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 12.43% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $108,810 | $100,295 |
| Households | $71,534 | $82,143 |
| Married Families | $112,963 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,507 | $28,135 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
57.6%
Male Marriage Rate
39.0%
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 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
45
Number of Veterans
45
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 21 |
| Second Gulf War | 6 |
| Vietnam | 5 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 21 |
| 55 to 64 | 14 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 26 | 0.97% |
| White | 25 | 0.85% |
| Other Race | 20 | 3.47% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
26.67%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
45.4%
Labor Force Participation
45.1%
Employment Rate
0.6%
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
63.55%
Born in Muleshoe
81.96%
Native Born
18.04%
Foreign Born
14.43%
Non Citizen
3.6%
Naturalized
81.96% of Muleshoe residents were born in the United States, with 63.55% having been born in Texas. 14.43% 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 | 4,652 | -53 | -1.13% |
| 2028 | 4,705 | -53 | -1.11% |
| 2027 | 4,758 | -53 | -1.1% |
| 2026 | 4,811 | -53 | -1.09% |
| 2025 | 4,864 | -53 | -1.08% |
| 2024 | 4,917 | -53 | -1.07% |
| 2023 | 4,970 | -100 | -1.97% |
| 2022 | 5,070 | -6 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 5,076 | -53 | -1.03% |
| 2020 | 5,129 | 187 | 3.78% |
| 2019 | 4,942 | -37 | -0.74% |
| 2018 | 4,979 | -67 | -1.33% |
| 2017 | 5,046 | -113 | -2.19% |
| 2016 | 5,159 | -61 | -1.17% |
| 2015 | 5,220 | 181 | 3.59% |
| 2014 | 5,039 | -118 | -2.29% |
| 2013 | 5,157 | -11 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 5,168 | -24 | -0.46% |
| 2011 | 5,192 | 10 | 0.19% |
| 2010 | 5,182 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 4,530 | -41 | -0.9% |
| 1990 | 4,571 | -271 | -5.6% |
| 1980 | 4,842 | 317 | 7.01% |
| 1970 | 4,525 | 654 | 16.89% |
| 1960 | 3,871 | -781 | -16.79% |