Muleshoe, Texas
Muleshoe: City in Texas, USA
About
Muleshoe is a city located in the county of Bailey in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 5,158 and a population density of 580 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 4,822 inhabitants.
The city was created 111 years ago in 1912.
Quick Facts about Muleshoe
| Population : | 4,822 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Bailey County |
| Postal code : | 79347 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 806 |
| Area : | 8.89 km2 |
| Altitude : | 3,793 feet / 1156 meters |
| Capital city : | Muleshoe is capital of Bailey County |
| Establishment : | January 01, 1913 (111 years ago) |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 22:16:05 (21st December 2024) |
| Density : | 543 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -6.97% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Muleshoe is located at 34°13'35"N 102°43'26"W (34.2264700, -102.7238300).
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Official website of Muleshoe
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Muleshoe decreased by 6.97% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 5,158 | - | census |
| 2011 | 5,161 | 0.06% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 5,136 | -0.49% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 5,128 | -0.16% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 5,014 | -2.27% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 5,192 | 3.43% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 5,171 | -0.41% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 5,074 | -1.91% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 5,034 | -0.79% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 5,019 | -0.3% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 4,822 | -4.09% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 13,862 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 13,344 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 3.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 13,794 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 13,394 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 6.7% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 23.9% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 15.6% |
| Female persons, % : | 50.4% |
| White only, percent : | 91.3% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 2.6% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 0.3% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.1% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 2.2% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 8.3% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 86.9% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 786 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 5.5% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.1% |
Muleshoe zip code is 79347.
County name: Bailey, County
fips: 48017
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Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 57.1% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $155,400 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,303 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $535 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $860 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 5,719 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.41 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 88.1% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 10.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 85.9% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 76.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 83.9% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 22.8% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 13.2% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 9.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.7% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 61.3% |
| Total sales of lodging and food services in 2012 ($1,000) : | 27,515 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 143,625 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 176,874 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $13,096 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 23.5 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $51,954 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $28,353 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 11.7% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,283 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,019 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 173 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 61 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,163 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 116 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,086 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 3,918.5 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 3.42 |
People born in Muleshoe (3)
People born in Muleshoe, including actor Lee Horsley, actor Ben McCain, actor Butch McCain, .
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Schools in Muleshoe
College & universities near Muleshoe, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 187639 | Clovis Community College | Clovis (NM) | 88101-8381 |
Post offices near Muleshoe
| Post Office Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|
| Mulesh Post Office | Muleshoe (TX) | 79347 |
Distance to Other Cities
Muleshoe distances to largest Texas cities
