Spur is a city located in Dickens County Texas. Spur has a 2024 population of 821. Spur is currently declining at a rate of -1.08% annually and its population has decreased by -4.2% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 857 in 2020.
The average household income in Spur is $50,076 with a poverty rate of 16.58%. The median age in Spur is 36.2 years: 42.2 years for males, and 33.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Spur was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 606 | 77.89% |
| Other race | 140 | 17.99% |
| Two or more races | 22 | 2.83% |
| Asian | 6 | 0.77% |
| Black or African American | 4 | 0.51% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 304 | 2.4 | 77.3 | 22.7 |
| Non Family | 159 | 1.05 | 70.4 | 29.6 |
| Married | 92 | 3.98 | 91.3 | 8.7 |
| Female | 30 | 3.5 | 66.7 | 33.3 |
| Male | 23 | 4 | 82.6 | 17.4 |
3.81
Average Family Size
2.4
Average Household Size
77.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 31 | 5.7% |
| Associates Degree | 29 | 5.33% |
| Bachelors Degree | 59 | 10.85% |
| Graduate Degree | 31 | 5.7% |
| High School Graduate | 253 | 46.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 35 | 6.43% |
| Some College | 106 | 19.49% |
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 | 287 | 278 | 84 |
| Hispanic | 247 | 193 | 3 |
| Other Race | 90 | 72 | 3 |
| 2+ Races | 22 | 7 | 0 |
| Asian | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 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 asian people with a rate of 50%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,250 | $45,625 | $56,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $56,250 | $0 | $87,917 |
| High School Graduate | $29,167 | $36,563 | $14,063 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $35,833 | $39,500 | $26,250 |
| Some College | $41,625 | $46,563 | $0 |
$35,833
Average Earnings
$39,500
Average Male
$26,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
77.98% of Spur residents speak only English, while 22.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.48% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 372 | 63 | 16.94% |
| White | 348 | 54 | 15.52% |
| Other | 140 | 49 | 35% |
| Multiple | 22 | 12 | 54.55% |
| Black | 4 | 4 | 100% |
16.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.4%
Male Poverty Rate
16.71%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Spur is Black, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Spur is White, with 15.52% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.8%. Among those working part-time, it was 6.02%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 30.49%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 42.62% |
| High School | 25.44% |
| Some College | 12.7% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.78% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 42.55% |
| Female Employed | 5.38% |
| Male Employed | 5.04% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $61,458 | $73,447 |
| Households | $37,414 | $50,076 |
| Married Families | $83,000 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,438 | $28,762 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.9%
Male Marriage Rate
46.7%
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 20-34.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
26
Number of Veterans
26
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Vietnam | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 8 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 75+ | 5 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 22 | 4.53% |
| Other Race | 4 | 3.88% |
| Hispanic | 4 | 1.3% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.23%
Veteran Poverty Rate
50%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
44.1%
Labor Force Participation
36%
Employment Rate
18.3%
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
80.21%
Born in Spur
93.32%
Native Born
6.68%
Foreign Born
4.24%
Non Citizen
2.44%
Naturalized
93.32% of Spur residents were born in the United States, with 80.21% having been born in Texas. 4.24% 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 | 776 | -9 | -1.15% |
| 2028 | 785 | -9 | -1.13% |
| 2027 | 794 | -9 | -1.12% |
| 2026 | 803 | -9 | -1.11% |
| 2025 | 812 | -9 | -1.1% |
| 2024 | 821 | -9 | -1.08% |
| 2023 | 830 | -13 | -1.54% |
| 2022 | 843 | -1 | -0.12% |
| 2021 | 844 | -13 | -1.52% |
| 2020 | 857 | -333 | -27.98% |
| 2019 | 1,190 | -9 | -0.75% |
| 2018 | 1,199 | 3 | 0.25% |
| 2017 | 1,196 | 0 | 0% |
| 2016 | 1,196 | -8 | -0.66% |
| 2015 | 1,204 | -6 | -0.5% |
| 2014 | 1,210 | -41 | -3.28% |
| 2013 | 1,251 | -14 | -1.11% |
| 2012 | 1,265 | -37 | -2.84% |
| 2011 | 1,302 | -23 | -1.74% |
| 2010 | 1,325 | 0 | 0% |