Donley County, Texas Population 2026
Updated April 2026 · US Census ACS 2023 5-Year Estimates · 218th-largest in Texas
The population of Donley County, Texas is 3,276 as of the 2023 American Community Survey, making it the 218th-largest county in Texas. The median household income is $56,648, the median home value is $90,500, and the median age is 45.4.
The population of Donley County has declined 14.5% since 2010 (3,734 → 3,193), a -1.11% annualized rate.
3,276
Population
-1.11%
Annual growth
4
People / sq mi
$56,648
Median Income
$90,500
Median Home Value
Donley County covers 927 sq mi of land at 3.5 people per square mile.
About Donley County, TX
Donley County is a county in Texas with a population of 3,276. It ranks #218 among counties in Texas by population. The median age is 45.4, older than the national median. The population is 50.9% male and 49.1% female.
The median household income in Donley County is $56,648, below the US median of $74,580. 4.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level. Home values sit at a median of $90,500, with monthly rent averaging $686. The homeownership rate of 75.4% is higher than the national rate of 64.8%.
Educational attainment in Donley County reflects 16.1% of adults 25 and older holding a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national average of 34.3%. Roughly 10.0% of workers primarily work from home, below the national work-from-home rate of 14.2%. The average commute is 16.0 minutes each way.
Donley County Population History (2010-2024)
The county of Donley County had a population of 3,734 in 2010 and 3,193 in 2024, a -14.5% growth over 14 years. The peak was 3,734 in 2010. Average annual growth rate: -1.10%.
3,193
Population (2024)
3,734
Population (2010)
3,734
Peak (2010)
-1.10%
Avg Annual Growth
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| 2010 | 3,734 |
| 2011 | 3,686 |
| 2012 | 3,645 |
| 2013 | 3,561 |
| 2014 | 3,483 |
| 2015 | 3,390 |
| 2016 | 3,387 |
| 2017 | 3,334 |
| 2018 | 3,292 |
| 2019 | 3,263 |
| 2020 | 3,280 |
| 2021 | 3,360 |
| 2022 | 3,275 |
| 2023 | 3,177 |
| 2024 | 3,193 |
Race & Ethnicity
| White | 87.2% |
| Black or African American | 5.4% |
| Asian | 0.0% |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 0.5% |
| Two or More Races | 0.0% |
Age & Sex
45.4
Median Age
49.1%
Female
50.9%
Male
27.0%
Age 65+
Age Distribution
Children (under 15): 15.1% · Seniors (65+): 27.0%
Income & Poverty
| Median household income | $56,648$-19,644 vs state |
| Mean household income | $69,217 |
| Per-capita income | $27,623 |
| Poverty rate | 4.1%-6.4% vs state |
| Unemployment rate | 0.0% |
| Employment-to-population | 49.4% |
Top Industries by Employment
The largest employment sector in Donley County is professional & business services, accounting for 32.0% of workers.
How residents commute
0.0%
Drive alone
3.7%
Carpool
68.3%
Public transit
10.0%
Work from home
16.0 min
Avg commute
Housing
$90,500$-169,900 vs state
Median home value
$686
Median rent
75.4%
Homeownership rate
1,950
Total housing units
61.7%
Occupied
38.3%
Vacant
24.6%
Renter-occupied
Social & access
86.8%
With health insurance
86.0%
With broadband internet
17.9%
Foreign-born
6.8%
Veterans (18+)
10.7%
With a disability
92.9%
Speak language other than English at home
Education
83.5%
High School+
16.1%
Bachelor's+
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Frequently Asked Questions
Donley County, Texas has a population of 3,276 according to the US Census Bureau's 2023 American Community Survey 5-year estimates, making it the 218th-largest county in Texas. Population density is 4 people per square mile.
The population of Donley County has declined 14.5% since 2010 (3,734 → 3,193), a -1.11% annualized rate.
The median household income in Donley County, Texas is $56,648, with mean (average) household income of $69,217 and per-capita income of $27,623. 4.1% of residents live below the federal poverty level.
In Donley County, the largest racial and ethnic groups are White (87.2%), Black or African American (5.4%), Hispanic or Latino (0.5%). Figures are from the US Census Bureau's 2023 ACS 5-year estimates and reflect self-reported responses.
The median age in Donley County, Texas is 45.4 years. Residents are 49.1% female and 50.9% male.
The median home value in Donley County is $90,500 and median monthly rent is $686. 75.4% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. The county has 1,950 total housing units, 38.3% of which are vacant.
The largest employment sector in Donley County, Texas is professional, scientific, and management services, employing 32.0% of workers. The unemployment rate is 0.0%.
Houston is among the largest cities associated with Donley County, Texas, with a population of 2,300,419.
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Data from the American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year estimates.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau ACS, 2026.