Deaf Smith County, Texas
County
Overview
- County Name
- Deaf Smith County
- State
- Texas
- FIPS Code
- 48117
- State FIPS
- 48
- County FIPS
- 117
Geography
- Land Area
- 1496.82 sq mi
- Water Area
- 1.52 sq mi
- Total Area
- 1498.34 sq mi
- Latitude
- 34.940766
- Longitude
- -102.607564
Demographics
- Total Citizen Population
- 16,015
- Citizen Voting Age Population (CVAP)
- 10,445
Citizen Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | Citizens | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 4,334 | 27.1% |
| Hispanic | 11,680 | 72.9% |
| White | 3,869 | 24.2% |
| Black | 148 | 0.9% |
| Asian | 0 | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 75 | 0.5% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 1 | 0.0% |
Citizen Voting Age Population by Race/Ethnicity
| Group | CVAP | Share |
|---|
| Non-Hispanic | 3,497 | 33.5% |
| Hispanic | 6,946 | 66.5% |
| White | 3,208 | 30.7% |
| Black | 161 | 1.5% |
| Asian | 50 | 0.5% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 84 | 0.8% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 0 | 0.0% |
| Two or More Races | 2 | 0.0% |
Source: Redistricting Data Hub / U.S. Census Bureau CVAP Special Tabulation.
Economics
- Total Population (ACS)
- 18,460
- Median Household Income (est.)
- $62,592
- Poverty Rate
- 17.4%
- Population Below Poverty
- 3,213
Population by Race (ACS)
| Group | Population | Share |
|---|
| White | 7,469 | 40.5% |
| Black | 479 | 2.6% |
| Asian | 12 | 0.1% |
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Voter Registration
- Total Registered Voters
- 8,043
Registration by Party
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Democratic | 3,973 | 49.4% |
| Republican | 3,273 | 40.7% |
| Independent / Unaffiliated | 797 | 9.9% |
| Other | 0 | 0.0% |
Registration by Gender
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| Male | 3,843 | 47.8% |
| Female | 4,198 | 52.2% |
Registration by Ethnicity
| Group | Registered | Share |
|---|
| White | 2,697 | 33.5% |
| Hispanic | 5,036 | 62.6% |
| Black | 12 | 0.1% |
| Asian | 33 | 0.4% |
Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (2022 snapshot, 50 states).
Turnout
- Total Voted
- 2,915
- Overall Turnout Rate
- 36.2%
Turnout by Ethnicity
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| White | 1,698 | 63.0% |
| Hispanic | 1,048 | 20.8% |
| Black | 6 | 50.0% |
| Asian | 11 | 33.3% |
Turnout by Gender
| Group | Voted | Turnout Rate |
|---|
| Male | 1,369 | 35.6% |
| Female | 1,546 | 36.8% |
2022 midterm general election. Source: L2 voter file data via Redistricting Data Hub (50 states).
Education
- High School Diploma or Higher
- 3,310 (30.6%)
- Bachelor's Degree or Higher
- 1,226 (11.4%)
Population age 25 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Housing
- Total Housing Units
- 6,984
- Median Home Value (est.)
- $120,689
- Median Gross Rent (est.)
- $852
Aggregated from census tract data. Median values are population-weighted estimates. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Commute to Work
- Drove Alone
- 77.0%
- Work From Home
- 2.5%
Workers age 16 and over. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.
Health Insurance
- Health Insurance Coverage
- 31.4%
Civilian noninstitutionalized population. Aggregated from census tract data. Source: ACS 5-Year Estimates.