Dalhart City, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 7237 people in the city, organized into 2779 households, and 1940 families residing in the city. The population density was 1686.1 people per square mile (651.01/kmē), it is the 245th most densely populated city in the U.S. state of Texas. There were 3101 housing units at an average density of 722.8 per square mile (279.07/kmē). The average household size was 2.57 persons, and the average family size was 3.12 persons. Age range in the city was well distributed with 29.7% under the age of 18, 7.7% from 18 to 24, 27.7% from 25 to 44, 21.7% from 45 to 64, and 13.2% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 92.8 males. The median age is 33.8 years, the median age of male residents at 32.7 and the median age of female residents at 34.9. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 6183 White, 106 Black or African American, 57 American Indian, 23 Asian, 1 Native Hawaiian, 146 from two or more races and 721 Ohter races.
The median income for a household in the city was $30897, it is the 795th wealthiest city in terms of median household income. The median income for a family in the city was $39193, making its Texas's 655th highest city by median family income. The per capita income for the city was $16530, it is Texas's 563rd wealthiest city by per capita income. The median income is $20449, The median income for males was $26568 versus $12964 for females.
In 2000, 1817 pupils and students, of which 866 are male and 951 are female, 25.11% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 154 nursery or pri school, 160 kindergarten, 921 elementary school, 403 high school and 179 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 7237 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 7252 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 7257 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 7181 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 7080 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 7039 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 6993 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 6900 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 6815 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 6924 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 7032 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 92 | 62 | 154 |
| Kindergarten | 91 | 69 | 160 |
| Elementary school | 444 | 477 | 921 |
| High school | 183 | 220 | 403 |
| College or graduate school | 56 | 123 | 179 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dalhart city, Texas | $30897 | $39193 | $16530 |
| Dallam County, Texas | $27946 | $33558 | $13653 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |