Tahoka is a city located in Lynn County Texas. Tahoka has a 2024 population of 2,443. It is also the county seat of Lynn County. Tahoka is currently growing at a rate of 0.66% annually and its population has increased by 2.73% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,378 in 2020.
The average household income in Tahoka is $65,431 with a poverty rate of 23.7%. The median age in Tahoka is 37.7 years: 37.3 years for males, and 37.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tahoka was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,746 | 71.59% |
| Two or more races | 519 | 21.28% |
| Other race | 94 | 3.85% |
| Black or African American | 59 | 2.42% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 10 | 0.41% |
| Native American | 8 | 0.33% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.12% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Native American
Asian
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 849 | 2.8 | 71.5 | 28.5 |
| Married | 454 | 2.98 | 83.5 | 16.5 |
| Non Family | 241 | 1.26 | 60.2 | 39.8 |
| Female | 125 | 5.02 | 47.2 | 52.8 |
| Male | 29 | 3.17 | 82.8 | 17.2 |
3.33
Average Family Size
2.8
Average Household Size
71.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 195 | 11.74% |
| Associates Degree | 142 | 8.55% |
| Bachelors Degree | 217 | 13.06% |
| Graduate Degree | 118 | 7.1% |
| High School Graduate | 560 | 33.71% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 151 | 9.09% |
| Some College | 278 | 16.74% |
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 | 780 | 712 | 264 |
| Hispanic | 758 | 488 | 46 |
| 2+ Races | 386 | 281 | 11 |
| Other Race | 79 | 39 | 0 |
| Black | 36 | 34 | 11 |
| Islander | 10 | 4 | 0 |
| Native American | 8 | 8 | 0 |
| Asian | 3 | 3 | 3 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,568 | $59,875 | $41,042 |
| Graduate Degree | $70,729 | $70,729 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $14,427 | $0 | $13,813 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $20,833 | $9,531 | $22,396 |
| Overall | $31,786 | $39,042 | $25,958 |
| Some College | $38,816 | $63,281 | $26,875 |
$31,786
Average Earnings
$39,042
Average Male
$25,958
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
75.98% of Tahoka residents speak only English, while 24.02% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 23.63% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,131 | 402 | 35.54% |
| Multiple | 499 | 171 | 34.27% |
| White | 1,092 | 104 | 9.52% |
| Other | 94 | 33 | 35.11% |
| Black | 50 | 3 | 6% |
23.7%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.44%
Male Poverty Rate
23.95%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tahoka is Hispanic, with 35.54% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tahoka is Black, with 6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.38%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.77%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 19.07%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 24.63% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 23.05% |
| Some College | 11.79% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.99% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 43.64% |
| Female Employed | 25.29% |
| Male Employed | 7.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $45,938 | $73,976 |
| Households | $41,282 | $65,431 |
| Married Families | $80,690 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $31,181 | $37,198 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
50.8%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.1%
Male Marriage Rate
48.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
102
Number of Veterans
97
Male Veterans
5
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 56 |
| Vietnam | 26 |
| Second Gulf War | 19 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 64 |
| 65 to 74 | 26 |
| 55 to 64 | 12 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 62 | 4.79% |
| 2+ Races | 35 | 8.41% |
| Hispanic | 23 | 2.59% |
| Black | 5 | 11.11% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
16.67%
Veteran Poverty Rate
14.71%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
59.2%
Labor Force Participation
55.6%
Employment Rate
5.8%
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
90.32%
Born in Tahoka
98.73%
Native Born
1.27%
Foreign Born
0.74%
Non Citizen
0.53%
Naturalized
98.73% of Tahoka residents were born in the United States, with 90.32% having been born in Texas. 0.74% 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 | 2,525 | 17 | 0.68% |
| 2028 | 2,508 | 16 | 0.64% |
| 2027 | 2,492 | 16 | 0.65% |
| 2026 | 2,476 | 17 | 0.69% |
| 2025 | 2,459 | 16 | 0.65% |
| 2024 | 2,443 | 16 | 0.66% |
| 2023 | 2,427 | 7 | 0.29% |
| 2022 | 2,420 | 31 | 1.3% |
| 2021 | 2,389 | 11 | 0.46% |
| 2020 | 2,378 | -264 | -9.99% |
| 2019 | 2,642 | 42 | 1.62% |
| 2018 | 2,600 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2017 | 2,598 | 19 | 0.74% |
| 2016 | 2,579 | 10 | 0.39% |
| 2015 | 2,569 | -32 | -1.23% |
| 2014 | 2,601 | 29 | 1.13% |
| 2013 | 2,572 | -37 | -1.42% |
| 2012 | 2,609 | -45 | -1.7% |
| 2011 | 2,654 | -18 | -0.67% |
| 2010 | 2,672 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,910 | 42 | 1.46% |
| 1990 | 2,868 | -394 | -12.08% |
| 1980 | 3,262 | 306 | 10.35% |
| 1970 | 2,956 | -56 | -1.86% |
| 1960 | 3,012 | 164 | 5.76% |
| 1950 | 2,848 | 323 | 12.79% |