Panhandle is a town located in Carson County Texas. Panhandle has a 2024 population of 2,357. It is also the county seat of Carson County. Panhandle is currently declining at a rate of -0.04% annually and its population has decreased by -0.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,361 in 2020.
The average household income in Panhandle is $97,998 with a poverty rate of 6.96%. The median age in Panhandle is 43.3 years: 43.5 years for males, and 43.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Panhandle was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,429 | 88.55% |
| Other race | 116 | 4.23% |
| Black or African American | 68 | 2.48% |
| Native American | 62 | 2.26% |
| Two or more races | 31 | 1.13% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 29 | 1.06% |
| Asian | 8 | 0.29% |
White
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,127 | 2.37 | 81.2 | 18.8 |
| Married | 596 | 2.7 | 85.1 | 14.9 |
| Non Family | 417 | 1.33 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Female | 110 | 4.44 | 63.6 | 36.4 |
| Male | 4 | 5.25 | 100 | 0 |
2.96
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
81.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 48 | 2.5% |
| Associates Degree | 132 | 6.88% |
| Bachelors Degree | 384 | 20% |
| Graduate Degree | 232 | 12.08% |
| High School Graduate | 594 | 30.94% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46 | 2.4% |
| Some College | 484 | 25.21% |
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 | 1,541 | 1,494 | 475 |
| Hispanic | 221 | 183 | 67 |
| Other Race | 110 | 110 | 8 |
| Native American | 55 | 54 | 43 |
| Black | 30 | 22 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 30 | 10 | 0 |
| Islander | 29 | 29 | 20 |
| Asian | 8 | 8 | 6 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 78.18%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $68,281 | $82,909 | $53,073 |
| Graduate Degree | $91,184 | $124,231 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $53,371 | $49,583 | $54,911 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $15,893 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $60,405 | $66,996 | $45,298 |
| Some College | $45,444 | $46,250 | $42,727 |
$60,405
Average Earnings
$66,996
Average Male
$45,298
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.65% of Panhandle residents speak only English, while 4.35% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.85% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,171 | 180 | 8.29% |
| Hispanic | 334 | 8 | 2.4% |
| Multiple | 22 | 1 | 4.55% |
6.96%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.21%
Male Poverty Rate
8.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Panhandle is White, with 8.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Panhandle is Hispanic, with 2.4% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.53%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 10%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 10% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Employed | 5.91% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $104,063 | $115,151 |
| Households | $83,867 | $97,998 |
| Married Families | $112,900 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $67,656 | $66,354 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.4%
Male Marriage Rate
52.9%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
225
Number of Veterans
197
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 80 |
| First Gulf War | 42 |
| Second Gulf War | 37 |
| Korea | 16 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 82 |
| 65 to 74 | 71 |
| 75+ | 63 |
| 18 to 34 | 9 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 212 | 11.31% |
| 2+ Races | 8 | 26.67% |
| Hispanic | 7 | 2.81% |
| Other Race | 4 | 3.64% |
| Native American | 1 | 1.61% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
67.5%
Labor Force Participation
66.7%
Employment Rate
1.2%
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
75.46%
Born in Panhandle
96.35%
Native Born
3.65%
Foreign Born
0.51%
Non Citizen
3.14%
Naturalized
96.35% of Panhandle residents were born in the United States, with 75.46% having been born in Texas. 0.51% 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 | 2,352 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2028 | 2,353 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2027 | 2,354 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2026 | 2,355 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2025 | 2,356 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2024 | 2,357 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2023 | 2,358 | -12 | -0.51% |
| 2022 | 2,370 | 40 | 1.72% |
| 2021 | 2,330 | -31 | -1.31% |
| 2020 | 2,361 | 81 | 3.55% |
| 2019 | 2,280 | -39 | -1.68% |
| 2018 | 2,319 | -19 | -0.81% |
| 2017 | 2,338 | -36 | -1.52% |
| 2016 | 2,374 | 25 | 1.06% |
| 2015 | 2,349 | -7 | -0.3% |
| 2014 | 2,356 | 15 | 0.64% |
| 2013 | 2,341 | -42 | -1.76% |
| 2012 | 2,383 | -88 | -3.56% |
| 2011 | 2,471 | 27 | 1.1% |
| 2010 | 2,444 | 0 | 0% |