Tulia is a city located in Swisher County Texas. Tulia has a 2024 population of 4,390. It is also the county seat of Swisher County. Tulia is currently declining at a rate of -0.41% annually and its population has decreased by -1.57% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,460 in 2020.
The average household income in Tulia is $55,280 with a poverty rate of 32.93%. The median age in Tulia is 35.9 years: 31.5 years for males, and 41.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Tulia was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,896 | 65.06% |
| Two or more races | 690 | 15.5% |
| Black or African American | 421 | 9.46% |
| Other race | 324 | 7.28% |
| Asian | 66 | 1.48% |
| Native American | 31 | 0.7% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 23 | 0.52% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,652 | 2.48 | 59.2 | 40.8 |
| Non Family | 804 | 1.3 | 57.2 | 42.8 |
| Married | 603 | 3.48 | 71.6 | 28.4 |
| Female | 171 | 3.72 | 38 | 62 |
| Male | 74 | 4.18 | 28.4 | 71.6 |
3.44
Average Family Size
2.48
Average Household Size
59.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 208 | 7.52% |
| Associates Degree | 110 | 3.98% |
| Bachelors Degree | 497 | 17.97% |
| Graduate Degree | 98 | 3.54% |
| High School Graduate | 1,186 | 42.88% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 355 | 12.83% |
| Some College | 312 | 11.28% |
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 | 1,214 | 1,024 | 387 |
| Hispanic | 1,172 | 850 | 145 |
| 2+ Races | 411 | 343 | 120 |
| Black | 239 | 191 | 24 |
| Other Race | 236 | 214 | 11 |
| Native American | 31 | 28 | 28 |
| Asian | 27 | 6 | 0 |
| Islander | 23 | 0 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 90.68%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among native american people with a rate of 90.32%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $28,333 | $62,778 | $24,767 |
| Graduate Degree | $72,115 | $98,839 | $62,344 |
| High School Graduate | $30,375 | $35,969 | $25,513 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $21,875 | $33,036 | $0 |
| Overall | $29,461 | $36,631 | $25,442 |
| Some College | $0 | $50,321 | $26,184 |
$29,461
Average Earnings
$36,631
Average Male
$25,442
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
67.86% of Tulia residents speak only English, while 32.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 32.02% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,109 | 982 | 46.56% |
| Black | 327 | 242 | 74.01% |
| Multiple | 616 | 142 | 23.05% |
| White | 1,383 | 119 | 8.6% |
| Other | 301 | 41 | 13.62% |
| Asian | 66 | 39 | 59.09% |
| Native | 31 | 3 | 9.68% |
32.93%
Overall Poverty Rate
31.41%
Male Poverty Rate
34.62%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Tulia is Black, with 74.01% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Tulia is White, with 8.6% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.99%. Among those working part-time, it was 39.47%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 39.63%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 46.41% |
| High School | 24.25% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 10.99% |
| Some College | 8.88% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 32.17% |
| Male Employed | 6.23% |
| Male Unemployed | 1.05% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $55,446 | $74,018 |
| Households | $32,299 | $55,280 |
| Married Families | $72,098 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,753 | $33,867 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.1%
Male Marriage Rate
39.0%
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
179
Number of Veterans
179
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 105 |
| Vietnam | 57 |
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 67 |
| 65 to 74 | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 41 |
| 18 to 34 | 14 |
| 75+ | 9 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 120 | 5.2% |
| Hispanic | 84 | 5.67% |
| 2+ Races | 59 | 13.29% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
66.28%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
53.5%
Labor Force Participation
50.8%
Employment Rate
5%
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
77.98%
Born in Tulia
90.18%
Native Born
9.82%
Foreign Born
8.34%
Non Citizen
1.48%
Naturalized
90.18% of Tulia residents were born in the United States, with 77.98% having been born in Texas. 8.34% 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 | 4,304 | -17 | -0.39% |
| 2028 | 4,321 | -17 | -0.39% |
| 2027 | 4,338 | -18 | -0.41% |
| 2026 | 4,356 | -17 | -0.39% |
| 2025 | 4,373 | -17 | -0.39% |
| 2024 | 4,390 | -18 | -0.41% |
| 2023 | 4,408 | -7 | -0.16% |
| 2022 | 4,415 | -59 | -1.32% |
| 2021 | 4,474 | 14 | 0.31% |
| 2020 | 4,460 | -187 | -4.02% |
| 2019 | 4,647 | -8 | -0.17% |
| 2018 | 4,655 | -22 | -0.47% |
| 2017 | 4,677 | -11 | -0.23% |
| 2016 | 4,688 | -26 | -0.55% |
| 2015 | 4,714 | -54 | -1.13% |
| 2014 | 4,768 | -103 | -2.11% |
| 2013 | 4,871 | -80 | -1.62% |
| 2012 | 4,951 | 35 | 0.71% |
| 2011 | 4,916 | -84 | -1.68% |
| 2010 | 5,000 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 5,117 | 418 | 8.9% |
| 1990 | 4,699 | -334 | -6.64% |
| 1980 | 5,033 | -261 | -4.93% |
| 1970 | 5,294 | 884 | 20.05% |
| 1960 | 4,410 | 1,188 | 36.87% |
| 1950 | 3,222 | -1,082 | -25.14% |