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 $103,163 with a poverty rate of 6.87%. The median age in Panhandle is 46.9 years: 48.2 years for males, and 46.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Panhandle was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,255 | 86.3% |
| Other race | 110 | 4.21% |
| Native American | 97 | 3.71% |
| Two or more races | 74 | 2.83% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 49 | 1.88% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 1.07% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Native American
Two or more races
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Black or African American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,135 | 2.24 | 73.5 | 26.5 |
| Married | 598 | 2.65 | 78.6 | 21.4 |
| Non Family | 447 | 1.3 | 70 | 30 |
| Female | 87 | 4.18 | 55.2 | 44.8 |
| Male | 3 | 5.33 | 100 | 0 |
2.83
Average Family Size
2.24
Average Household Size
73.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 43 | 2.18% |
| Associates Degree | 141 | 7.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 404 | 20.51% |
| Graduate Degree | 292 | 14.82% |
| High School Graduate | 582 | 29.54% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 34 | 1.73% |
| Some College | 474 | 24.06% |
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 | 1,531 | 1,485 | 475 |
| Hispanic | 202 | 180 | 63 |
| Other Race | 105 | 105 | 7 |
| Native American | 85 | 84 | 79 |
| 2+ Races | 73 | 53 | 39 |
| Islander | 49 | 49 | 36 |
| Black | 28 | 20 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among islander people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 92.94%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $80,625 | $87,167 | $41,404 |
| Graduate Degree | $105,063 | $128,971 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $52,241 | $52,069 | $55,313 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $11,797 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $62,283 | $85,634 | $41,524 |
| Some College | $49,091 | $0 | $57,292 |
$62,283
Average Earnings
$85,634
Average Male
$41,524
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
97.28% of Panhandle residents speak only English, while 2.72% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 2.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2,063 | 165 | 8% |
| Hispanic | 256 | 11 | 4.3% |
| Multiple | 63 | 1 | 1.59% |
6.87%
Overall Poverty Rate
4.22%
Male Poverty Rate
9.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Panhandle is White, with 8% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Panhandle is Multiple, with 1.59% 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 15.72%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 9.84% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 1.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 0% |
| High School | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 6.65% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $119,375 | $126,879 |
| Households | $86,354 | $103,163 |
| Married Families | $133,564 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $50,820 | $63,843 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
50.1%
Male Marriage Rate
56.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
170
Number of Veterans
144
Male Veterans
26
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 62 |
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Second Gulf War | 33 |
| Korea | 15 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 67 |
| 75+ | 62 |
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 153 | 8.5% |
| 2+ Races | 13 | 17.81% |
| Hispanic | 6 | 2.73% |
| Other Race | 3 | 2.86% |
| Native American | 1 | 1.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
37.5%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
69.5%
Labor Force Participation
69.4%
Employment Rate
0.2%
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
68.69%
Born in Panhandle
96.13%
Native Born
3.87%
Foreign Born
0.57%
Non Citizen
3.29%
Naturalized
96.13% of Panhandle residents were born in the United States, with 68.69% having been born in Texas. 0.57% 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% |