Smyer is a town located in Hockley County Texas. Smyer has a 2024 population of 446. Smyer is currently growing at a rate of 0.22% annually and its population has increased by 1.36% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 440 in 2020.
The average household income in Smyer is $70,558 with a poverty rate of 13.07%. The median age in Smyer is 38.9 years: 40.1 years for males, and 34.9 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Smyer was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 253 | 63.57% |
| Two or more races | 133 | 33.42% |
| Black or African American | 12 | 3.02% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 157 | 2.54 | 76.4 | 23.6 |
| Married | 71 | 3.41 | 77.5 | 22.5 |
| Non Family | 60 | 1.02 | 83.3 | 16.7 |
| Female | 21 | 4.1 | 47.6 | 52.4 |
| Male | 5 | 1.8 | 100 | 0 |
3.42
Average Family Size
2.54
Average Household Size
76.4%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 48 | 18.05% |
| Associates Degree | 10 | 3.76% |
| Bachelors Degree | 31 | 11.65% |
| Graduate Degree | 8 | 3.01% |
| High School Graduate | 73 | 27.44% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24 | 9.02% |
| Some College | 72 | 27.07% |
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 | 164 | 144 | 29 |
| Hispanic | 82 | 30 | 5 |
| 2+ Races | 67 | 17 | 5 |
| Black | 12 | 12 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 17.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $58,625 | $65,938 | $58,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $40,750 | $39,167 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,500 | $23,750 | $0 |
| Overall | $42,375 | $41,000 | $44,063 |
| Some College | $41,250 | $60,417 | $0 |
$42,375
Average Earnings
$41,000
Average Male
$44,063
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
82.22% of Smyer residents speak only English, while 17.78% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 17.78% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 206 | 42 | 20.39% |
| Hispanic | 143 | 10 | 6.99% |
| Multiple | 133 | 5 | 3.76% |
13.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
14.47%
Male Poverty Rate
12.13%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Smyer is White, with 20.39% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Smyer is Multiple, with 3.76% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 14.11%. Among those working part-time, it was 0%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Some College | 20.73% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 15.28% |
| High School | 1.37% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Employed | 16.48% |
| Female Employed | 7.14% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $68,750 | $90,672 |
| Households | $46,042 | $70,558 |
| Married Families | $98,125 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,026 | $37,683 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.4%
Overall Marriage Rate
62.3%
Male Marriage Rate
44.1%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
8
Number of Veterans
6
Male Veterans
2
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 8 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 8 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 8 | 3.96% |
| Hispanic | 2 | 2.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
75%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
66.8%
Labor Force Participation
66.1%
Employment Rate
1%
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
79.65%
Born in Smyer
99.5%
Native Born
0.5%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
0.5%
Naturalized
99.5% of Smyer residents were born in the United States, with 79.65% having been born in Texas. 0% 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 | 455 | 2 | 0.44% |
| 2028 | 453 | 2 | 0.44% |
| 2027 | 451 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2026 | 450 | 2 | 0.45% |
| 2025 | 448 | 2 | 0.45% |
| 2024 | 446 | 1 | 0.22% |
| 2023 | 445 | 5 | 1.14% |
| 2022 | 440 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2021 | 439 | -1 | -0.23% |
| 2020 | 440 | -41 | -8.52% |
| 2019 | 481 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2018 | 480 | 1 | 0.21% |
| 2017 | 479 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 479 | -2 | -0.42% |
| 2015 | 481 | -3 | -0.62% |
| 2014 | 484 | -2 | -0.41% |
| 2013 | 486 | 9 | 1.89% |
| 2012 | 477 | 2 | 0.42% |
| 2011 | 475 | 3 | 0.64% |
| 2010 | 472 | 0 | 0% |