Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Muleshoe, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,667

Median Agei

33.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

72%4,081

White

23.9%1,354

Two or More

3.3%189

Black

0.8%43

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.9%205

High School Diploma

24.5%846

Some College (<1 yr)

3.4%118

Some College (1+ yr)

23.6%816

Associate's Degree

3.4%118

Bachelor's Degree

8.7%302

Master's Degree

2.2%77

Professional Degree

2.1%72

Doctorate

0.1%3

HS or Higher

74%

BA or Higher

13.1%

Graduate+

4.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$98,600

Median Renti

$938

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.8%1,424

Renter-Occupied

20.2%361

Total Units

2,155

Homeownership

79.8%

Vacancy Rate

17.2%

Home Values

Under $50K

23%327

$50K–$100K

27.9%398

$100K–$150K

30.6%436

$150K–$200K

4.9%70

$200K–$300K

4.1%59

$300K–$500K

5.3%75

$500K–$1M

0.8%12

$1M+

3.3%47

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

149

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

1.2%25

2010–2019

3.6%77

2000–2009

6.3%136

1990–1999

0.3%7

1980–1989

16.3%352

1970–1979

17.7%382

1960–1969

25.6%551

1950–1959

21%452

1940–1949

7.2%156

1939 or earlier

0.8%17

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

67.2%1,199

Electricity

30.9%552

Bottled/LP Gas

1.9%34

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$69,097

Mean Household Incomei

$86,971

Per Capita Incomei

$32,533

Poverty Ratei

10.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

2,258

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6%107

$10K–$15K

11.3%201

$15K–$20K

2.9%51

$20K–$25K

5.2%92

$25K–$30K

1.7%30

$30K–$35K

3.4%61

$35K–$40K

6.4%114

$40K–$45K

5.7%102

$45K–$50K

1.4%25

$50K–$60K

2.5%44

$60K–$75K

10%178

$75K–$100K

6.8%121

$100K–$125K

21.6%386

$125K–$150K

5.8%104

$150K–$200K

3.6%64

$200K+

5.9%105

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

1,11419.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

703

Guatemala

Canada

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,178

Avg. Commutei

19.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,258

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

133(3.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

74.2%Insured

25.8%Uninsured