Deaf Smith County, Texas
TX · FIPS 48117 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 18,460 | — | #1,964 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $60,799 | -19.1% | #2,008 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 31.3 years | -19.5% | #3,153 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $121,300 | -57.0% | #2,649 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $926 | -20.4% | #1,305 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 17.7% | +40.2% | #2,404 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Deaf Smith County has a population of 18,460, making it the #1,964 most populous county in the US. The median age is 31.3 years, which is 19.5% below the national median.
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The median household income in Deaf Smith County is $60,799, ranking #2,008 out of 3,222 counties — 19.1% below the national median. The poverty rate is 17.7% and unemployment stands at 3.5%.
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The median home value in Deaf Smith County is $121,300 (-57.0% vs national). Renters pay a median of $926/mo and the homeownership rate is 66.8%.
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79.0% of residents in Deaf Smith County have health insurance coverage, which is 13.9% below the national rate.
About Deaf Smith County, Texas
Deaf Smith County, Texas has a total population of 18,460, making it the 1,964th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Deaf Smith County is 31.3 years, which is 19.5% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Deaf Smith County is $60,799, which ranks #2,008 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 19.1% below the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 17.7%, higher than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 3.5%.
The median home value in Deaf Smith County is $121,300, 57.0% below the national median. Renters in Deaf Smith County pay a median gross rent of $926 per month. The homeownership rate is 66.8%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Deaf Smith County, 11.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 66.1% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 79.0% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 19.3 min.
Deaf Smith County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is Hispanic or Latino at 76.4% of the population, followed by White (non-Hispanic) (21.0%) and Two or More Races (1.3%).
All data for Deaf Smith County, Texas comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.