Tahoka, TX
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2,439
TOTAL POPULATION
1,200
MALE POPULATION
1,239
FEMALE POPULATION
96.85
MALES / 100 FEMALES
103.25
FEMALES / 100 MALES
37.7
MEDIAN AGE
3.3
AVG FAMILY SIZE
2.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$25,444
PER CAPITA INCOME
$45,938
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$41,282
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
31.8%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
68.2¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.47
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,147
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.2%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
5.8%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE
Tahoka Zip Codes
Tahoka Area Codes
Race in Tahoka
The most populous races in Tahoka are White / Caucasian (1,746 | 71.6%), Hispanic or Latino (1,159 | 47.5%), and Two or more Races (519 | 21.3%).
Race | # Population | % Population |
Asian | 3 | 0.1% |
Black / African American | 59 | 2.4% |
Hawaiian / Pacific | 10 | 0.4% |
Hispanic or Latino | 1,159 | 47.5% |
Native / Alaskan | 8 | 0.3% |
White / Caucasian | 1,746 | 71.6% |
Two or more Races | 519 | 21.3% |
Some other Race | 94 | 3.8% |
Total | 2,439 | 100.0% |
Ancestry in Tahoka
The most populous ancestries reported in Tahoka are Mexican (1,018 | 41.7%), Irish (193 | 7.9%), German (192 | 7.9%), English (128 | 5.2%), and Indian (Asian) (40 | 1.6%), together accounting for 64.4% of all Tahoka residents.
Ancestry | # Population | % Population |
American | 9 | 0.4% |
Apache | 8 | 0.3% |
Central American | 1 | 0.0% |
Creek | 11 | 0.4% |
Dutch | 17 | 0.7% |
Dutch West Indian | 20 | 0.8% |
English | 128 | 5.2% |
European | 9 | 0.4% |
French | 21 | 0.9% |
German | 192 | 7.9% |
Honduran | 1 | 0.0% |
Indian (Asian) | 40 | 1.6% |
Irish | 193 | 7.9% |
Italian | 8 | 0.3% |
Korean | 3 | 0.1% |
Mexican | 1,018 | 41.7% |
Norwegian | 14 | 0.6% |
Scottish | 32 | 1.3% |
Spaniard | 4 | 0.2% |
Welsh | 11 | 0.4% | View All 20 Rows |
Immigrants in Tahoka
The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Tahoka came from Central America (18 | 0.7%), Latin America (18 | 0.7%), Mexico (17 | 0.7%), Micronesia (10 | 0.4%), and Oceania (10 | 0.4%), together accounting for 3.0% of all Tahoka residents.
Immigration Origin | # Population | % Population |
Asia | 3 | 0.1% |
Central America | 18 | 0.7% |
Honduras | 1 | 0.0% |
Latin America | 18 | 0.7% |
Mexico | 17 | 0.7% |
Micronesia | 10 | 0.4% |
Oceania | 10 | 0.4% |
Philippines | 3 | 0.1% |
South Eastern Asia | 3 | 0.1% | View All 9 Rows |
Sex and Age in Tahoka
Sex and Age in Tahoka
The most populous age groups in Tahoka are 35 to 39 Years (118 | 9.8%) for men and 5 to 9 Years (105 | 8.5%) for women.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 61 (5.1%) | 76 (6.1%) |
5 to 9 Years | 95 (7.9%) | 105 (8.5%) |
10 to 14 Years | 33 (2.8%) | 81 (6.5%) |
15 to 19 Years | 85 (7.1%) | 90 (7.3%) |
20 to 24 Years | 99 (8.3%) | 53 (4.3%) |
25 to 29 Years | 99 (8.3%) | 102 (8.2%) |
30 to 34 Years | 85 (7.1%) | 73 (5.9%) |
35 to 39 Years | 118 (9.8%) | 86 (6.9%) |
40 to 44 Years | 73 (6.1%) | 75 (6.0%) |
45 to 49 Years | 63 (5.2%) | 47 (3.8%) |
50 to 54 Years | 57 (4.8%) | 46 (3.7%) |
55 to 59 Years | 96 (8.0%) | 102 (8.2%) |
60 to 64 Years | 95 (7.9%) | 89 (7.2%) |
65 to 69 Years | 34 (2.8%) | 99 (8.0%) |
70 to 74 Years | 42 (3.5%) | 34 (2.7%) |
75 to 79 Years | 13 (1.1%) | 27 (2.2%) |
80 to 84 Years | 17 (1.4%) | 30 (2.4%) |
85 Years and over | 35 (2.9%) | 24 (1.9%) |
Total | 1,200 (100.0%) | 1,239 (100.0%) |
Families and Households in Tahoka
Median Family Size in Tahoka
The median family size in Tahoka is 3.33 persons per family, with single female/mother families (125 | 20.6%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.63 persons per family. On the other hand, married-couple families (454 | 74.7%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.98 persons per family.
Family Type | # Families | Family Size |
Married-Couple | 454 (74.7%) | 2.98 |
Single Male/Father | 29 (4.8%) | 3.17 |
Single Female/Mother | 125 (20.6%) | 4.63 |
Total Families | 608 (100.0%) | 3.33 |
Median Household Size in Tahoka
The median household size in Tahoka is 2.80 persons per household, with single female/mother households (125 | 14.7%) accounting for the largest median household size of 5.02 persons per household. non-family households (241 | 28.4%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.26 persons per household.
Household Type | # Households | Household Size |
Married-Couple | 454 (53.5%) | 2.98 |
Single Male/Father | 29 (3.4%) | 3.17 |
Single Female/Mother | 125 (14.7%) | 5.02 |
Non-family | 241 (28.4%) | 1.26 |
Total Households | 849 (100.0%) | 2.80 |
Household Size by Marriage Status in Tahoka
Out of a total of 849 households in Tahoka, 608 (71.6%) are family households, while 241 (28.4%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 286, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 195.
Household Size | Family Households | Nonfamily Households |
1-Person Households | - | 195 (23.0%) |
2-Person Households | 286 (33.7%) | 46 (5.4%) |
3-Person Households | 131 (15.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
4-Person Households | 92 (10.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5-Person Households | 75 (8.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6-Person Households | 24 (2.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
7+ Person Households | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 608 (71.6%) | 241 (28.4%) |
Female Fertility in Tahoka
Fertility by Age in Tahoka
Average fertility rate in Tahoka is 48.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 88.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 80.0% of all women with births.
Age Bracket | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
20 to 34 years | 20 (80.0%) | 88.0 |
35 to 50 years | 5 (20.0%) | 24.0 |
Total | 25 (100.0%) | 48.0 |
Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Tahoka
Age Bracket | Married | Unmarried |
15 to 19 years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 34 years | 20 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 50 years | 5 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 25 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Fertility by Education in Tahoka
Educational Attainment | Women with Births | Births / 1,000 Women |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
College or Associate's Degree | 9 (36.0%) | 68.0 |
Bachelor's Degree | 16 (64.0%) | 203.0 |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0.0 |
Total | 25 (100.0%) | 48.0 |
Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Tahoka
Educational Attainment | Married | Unmarried |
Less than High School | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
College or Associate's Degree | 9 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree | 16 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Graduate Degree | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 25 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Income in Tahoka
Income Overview in Tahoka
Per Capita Income in Tahoka is $25,444, while median incomes of families and households are $45,938 and $41,282 respectively.
Characteristic | Number | Measure |
Per Capita Income | 2,439 | $25,444 |
Median Family Income | 608 | $45,938 |
Mean Family Income | 608 | $73,976 |
Median Household Income | 849 | $41,282 |
Mean Household Income | 849 | $65,431 |
Income Deficit | 608 | $0 |
Wage / Income Gap (%) | 2,439 | 31.81% |
Wage / Income Gap ($) | 2,439 | 68.19¢ per $1 |
Gini / Inequality Index | 2,439 | 0.47 |
Earnings by Sex in Tahoka
Average Earnings in Tahoka are $28,843, $32,200 for men and $21,957 for women, a difference of 31.8%.
Sex | Number | Average Earnings |
Male | 658 (54.9%) | $32,200 |
Female | 540 (45.1%) | $21,957 |
Total | 1,198 (100.0%) | $28,843 |
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Tahoka
The most common earnings brackets in Tahoka are $65,000 to $74,999 for men (75 | 11.4%) and $50,000 to $54,999 for women (76 | 14.1%).
Income | Male | Female |
$2,499 or less | 25 (3.8%) | 70 (13.0%) |
$2,500 to $4,999 | 67 (10.2%) | 42 (7.8%) |
$5,000 to $7,499 | 14 (2.1%) | 20 (3.7%) |
$7,500 to $9,999 | 50 (7.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$10,000 to $12,499 | 9 (1.4%) | 28 (5.2%) |
$12,500 to $14,999 | 11 (1.7%) | 34 (6.3%) |
$15,000 to $17,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (5.7%) |
$17,500 to $19,999 | 36 (5.5%) | 27 (5.0%) |
$20,000 to $22,499 | 12 (1.8%) | 23 (4.3%) |
$22,500 to $24,999 | 13 (2.0%) | 11 (2.0%) |
$25,000 to $29,999 | 48 (7.3%) | 53 (9.8%) |
$30,000 to $34,999 | 63 (9.6%) | 21 (3.9%) |
$35,000 to $39,999 | 41 (6.2%) | 25 (4.6%) |
$40,000 to $44,999 | 8 (1.2%) | 12 (2.2%) |
$45,000 to $49,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 24 (4.4%) |
$50,000 to $54,999 | 6 (0.9%) | 76 (14.1%) |
$55,000 to $64,999 | 60 (9.1%) | 3 (0.6%) |
$65,000 to $74,999 | 75 (11.4%) | 18 (3.3%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 46 (7.0%) | 4 (0.7%) |
$100,000+ | 74 (11.3%) | 18 (3.3%) |
Total | 658 (100.0%) | 540 (100.0%) |
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Tahoka
Average earnings in Tahoka are $39,042 for men and $25,958 for women, a difference of 33.5%. Men with an educational attainment of graduate degree enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $70,729, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $9,531. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $41,042, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $13,813.
Educational Attainment | Male Income | Female Income |
Less than High School | $9,531 | $22,396 |
High School Diploma | - | - |
College or Associate's Degree | $63,281 | $26,875 |
Bachelor's Degree | $59,875 | $41,042 |
Graduate Degree | $70,729 | $0 |
Total | $39,042 | $25,958 |
Family Income in Tahoka
Family Income Brackets in Tahoka
According to the Tahoka family income data, there are 114 families falling into the $75,000 to $99,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 18.8% of all families.
Income Bracket | # Families | % Families |
Less than $10,000 | 26 | 4.3% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 107 | 17.6% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 0 | 0.0% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 80 | 13.2% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 101 | 16.6% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 35 | 5.8% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 114 | 18.8% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 82 | 13.5% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 5 | 0.8% |
$200,000+ | 58 | 9.5% |
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Tahoka
2-person families (286 | 47.0%) account for the highest median family income in Tahoka with $73,864 per family, while 2-person families (286 | 47.0%) have the highest median income of $36,932 per family member.
Income Bracket | # Families | Median Income |
2-Person Families | 286 (47.0%) | $73,864 |
3-Person Families | 141 (23.2%) | $28,516 |
4-Person Families | 82 (13.5%) | $0 |
5-Person Families | 89 (14.6%) | $0 |
6-Person Families | 10 (1.6%) | $0 |
7+ Person Families | 0 (0.0%) | $0 |
Total | 608 (100.0%) | $45,938 |
Family Income by Number of Earners in Tahoka
Number of Earners | # Families | Median Income |
No Earners | 40 (6.6%) | $26,731 |
1 Earner | 230 (37.8%) | $37,813 |
2 Earners | 304 (50.0%) | $89,271 |
3+ Earners | 34 (5.6%) | $0 |
Total | 608 (100.0%) | $45,938 |
Household Income in Tahoka
Household Income Brackets in Tahoka
With 164 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Tahoka, accounting for 19.3% of all households. In contrast, only 5 households (0.6%) fall into the $150,000 to $199,999 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Income Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Less than $10,000 | 26 | 3.1% |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 102 | 12.0% |
$15,000 to $24,999 | 103 | 12.1% |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 98 | 11.5% |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 164 | 19.3% |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 69 | 8.1% |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 114 | 13.4% |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 110 | 13.0% |
$150,000 to $199,999 | 5 | 0.6% |
$200,000+ | 58 | 6.8% |
Household Income by Householder Age in Tahoka
The median household income in Tahoka is $41,282, with the highest median household income of $51,875 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 271 households (31.9%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 25 households (2.9%) in this group.
Income Bracket | # Households | Median Income |
15 to 24 Years | 25 (2.9%) | $0 |
25 to 44 Years | 271 (31.9%) | $51,875 |
45 to 64 Years | 290 (34.2%) | $50,395 |
65+ Years | 263 (31.0%) | $27,019 |
Total | 849 (100.0%) | $41,282 |
Poverty in Tahoka
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Tahoka
With 23.4% poverty level for males and 23.9% for females among the residents of Tahoka, under 5 year old males and 5 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 42 males (68.9%) and 20 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 42 (68.9%) | 16 (21.0%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (100.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 47 (49.5%) | 32 (30.8%) |
12 to 14 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 29 (46.8%) |
15 Years | 8 (25.8%) | 0 (0.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (55.6%) |
18 to 24 Years | 32 (25.8%) | 47 (59.5%) |
25 to 34 Years | 80 (46.2%) | 43 (24.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 8 (4.7%) | 42 (26.1%) |
45 to 54 Years | 1 (0.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 29 (15.4%) | 29 (15.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 19 (25.0%) | 13 (9.8%) |
75 Years and over | 5 (7.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 271 (23.4%) | 296 (23.9%) |
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Tahoka
According to the poverty statistics in Tahoka, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 15 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 19 (31.1%) | 60 (78.9%) |
5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6 to 11 Years | 48 (50.5%) | 72 (69.2%) |
12 to 14 Years | 33 (100.0%) | 33 (53.2%) |
15 Years | 23 (74.2%) | 19 (100.0%) |
16 and 17 Years | 23 (100.0%) | 20 (44.4%) |
18 to 24 Years | 92 (74.2%) | 32 (40.5%) |
25 to 34 Years | 93 (53.8%) | 132 (75.4%) |
35 to 44 Years | 162 (95.3%) | 119 (73.9%) |
45 to 54 Years | 116 (99.2%) | 90 (100.0%) |
55 to 64 Years | 159 (84.6%) | 162 (84.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 57 (75.0%) | 120 (90.2%) |
75 Years and over | 60 (92.3%) | 81 (100.0%) |
Total | 885 (76.6%) | 940 (76.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Tahoka
The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Tahoka show that 11.0% or 50 of the total 454 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 13.0%, comprising of 39 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 5.4%, which includes 5 families.
Children | Above Poverty | Below Poverty |
No Children | 260 (87.0%) | 39 (13.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 88 (94.6%) | 5 (5.4%) |
3 or 4 Children | 56 (90.3%) | 6 (9.7%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 404 (89.0%) | 50 (11.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Tahoka
According to the poverty data in Tahoka, 100.0% or 29 single-father households and 48.0% or 60 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 29 households (100.0%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 households (100.0%) falling below the poverty line.
Children | Single Father | Single Mother |
No Children | 29 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
1 or 2 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 35 (43.2%) |
3 or 4 Children | 0 (0.0%) | 25 (100.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 29 (100.0%) | 60 (48.0%) |
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Tahoka
The poverty data for Tahoka shows that 50 of the married-couple family households (11.0%) and 89 of the single-parent households (57.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 39 households (13.0%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 25 household (100.0%) living below poverty.
Children | Married-Couple Families | Single-Parent Households |
No Children | 39 (13.0%) | 29 (60.4%) |
1 or 2 Children | 5 (5.4%) | 35 (43.2%) |
3 or 4 Children | 6 (9.7%) | 25 (100.0%) |
5 or more Children | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 50 (11.0%) | 89 (57.8%) |
Employment Characteristics in Tahoka
Employment by Class of Employer in Tahoka
Among the 1,053 employed individuals in Tahoka, private company employees (567 | 53.8%), local government employees (165 | 15.7%), and not-for-profit organizations (115 | 10.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employer Class | # Employees | % Employees |
Private Company Employees | 567 | 53.8% |
Self-Employed (Incorporated) | 15 | 1.4% |
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated) | 84 | 8.0% |
Not-for-profit Organizations | 115 | 10.9% |
Local Government Employees | 165 | 15.7% |
State Government Employees | 92 | 8.7% |
Federal Government Employees | 15 | 1.4% |
Unpaid Family Workers | 0 | 0.0% |
Total | 1,053 | 100.0% |
Employment Status by Age in Tahoka
According to the labor force statistics for Tahoka, out of the total population over 16 years of age (1,938), 59.2% or 1,147 individuals are in the labor force, with 5.8% or 67 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 88.2% or 134 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 20 to 24 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 26.9% or 36 of them being unemployed.
Age Bracket | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
16 to 19 Years | 64 (51.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Years | 134 (88.2%) | 36 (26.9%) |
25 to 29 Years | 167 (83.1%) | 11 (6.6%) |
30 to 34 Years | 62 (39.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 44 Years | 238 (67.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
45 to 54 Years | 115 (54.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
55 to 59 Years | 168 (84.8%) | 11 (6.5%) |
60 to 64 Years | 94 (51.1%) | 8 (8.5%) |
65 to 74 Years | 86 (41.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 20 (13.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,147 (59.2%) | 67 (5.8%) |
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Tahoka
According to labor force statistics for Tahoka, 64.6% of individuals (844) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,306) are in the labor force, with 3.6% or 30 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 94.6% or 280 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 4.4% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Educational Attainment | In Labor Force | Unemployed |
Less than High School | 81 (39.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
High School Diploma | 228 (49.4%) | 16 (3.5%) |
College / Associate Degree | 255 (73.9%) | 15 (4.4%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 280 (94.6%) | 12 (3.9%) |
Total | 844 (64.6%) | 47 (3.6%) |
Employment Occupations by Sex in Tahoka
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations
The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tahoka are Community & Social Service (137 | 12.7%), Management (72 | 6.7%), Education Instruction & Library (69 | 6.4%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (69 | 6.4%), and Health Technologists (49 | 4.5%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex
Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Tahoka, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Life, Physical & Social Science (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), Health Technologists (100.0%), and Education Instruction & Library (81.2%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Management | 44 (61.1%) | 28 (38.9%) |
Business & Financial | 21 (63.6%) | 12 (36.4%) |
Computers, Engineering & Science | 30 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Computers & Mathematics | 28 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Architecture & Engineering | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Life, Physical & Social Science | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Community & Social Service | 54 (39.4%) | 83 (60.6%) |
Education, Arts & Media | 30 (66.7%) | 15 (33.3%) |
Legal Services & Support | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Education Instruction & Library | 13 (18.8%) | 56 (81.2%) |
Arts, Media & Entertainment | 11 (47.8%) | 12 (52.2%) |
Health Diagnosing & Treating | 0 (0.0%) | 69 (100.0%) |
Health Technologists | 0 (0.0%) | 49 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 149 (43.7%) | 192 (56.3%) |
Total (Overall) | 564 (52.3%) | 514 (47.7%) |
Services Occupations
The most common Services occupations in Tahoka are Healthcare Support (81 | 7.5%), Security & Protection (71 | 6.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (55 | 5.1%), Law Enforcement (36 | 3.3%), and Firefighting & Prevention (35 | 3.3%).
Services Occupations by Sex
Within the Services occupations in Tahoka, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), and Law Enforcement (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Healthcare Support (100.0%), Personal Care & Service (100.0%), and Food Preparation & Serving (76.4%).
Occupation | Male | Female |
Healthcare Support | 0 (0.0%) | 81 (100.0%) |
Security & Protection | 71 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Firefighting & Prevention | 35 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Law Enforcement | 36 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Food Preparation & Serving | 13 (23.6%) | 42 (76.4%) |
Cleaning & Maintenance | 15 (51.7%) | 14 (48.3%) |
Personal Care & Service | 0 (0.0%) | 10 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 99 (40.2%) | 147 (59.8%) |
Total (Overall) | 564 (52.3%) | 514 (47.7%) |
Sales and Office Occupations
The most common Sales and Office occupations in Tahoka are Sales & Related (117 | 10.8%), and Office & Administration (101 | 9.4%).
Sales and Office Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Sales & Related | 48 (41.0%) | 69 (59.0%) |
Office & Administration | 0 (0.0%) | 101 (100.0%) |
Total (Category) | 48 (22.0%) | 170 (78.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 564 (52.3%) | 514 (47.7%) |
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations
The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Tahoka are Construction & Extraction (120 | 11.1%), Farming, Fishing & Forestry (39 | 3.6%), and Installation, Maintenance & Repair (13 | 1.2%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Farming, Fishing & Forestry | 39 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction & Extraction | 120 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Installation, Maintenance & Repair | 13 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 172 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 564 (52.3%) | 514 (47.7%) |
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations
The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Tahoka are Transportation (42 | 3.9%), Production (38 | 3.5%), and Material Moving (21 | 1.9%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex
Occupation | Male | Female |
Production | 38 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Transportation | 37 (88.1%) | 5 (11.9%) |
Material Moving | 21 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total (Category) | 96 (95.1%) | 5 (5.0%) |
Total (Overall) | 564 (52.3%) | 514 (47.7%) |
Employment Industries by Sex in Tahoka
Employment Industries in Tahoka
The major employment industries in Tahoka include Health Care & Social Assistance (222 | 20.6%), Educational Services (152 | 14.1%), Public Administration (112 | 10.4%), Retail Trade (101 | 9.4%), and Construction (89 | 8.3%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Tahoka
The Tahoka industries that see more men than women are Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Utilities (95.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Professional & Scientific (100.0%), Health Care & Social Assistance (72.5%), and Administrative & Support (70.0%).
Industry | Male | Female |
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting | 57 (89.1%) | 7 (10.9%) |
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction | 28 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Construction | 80 (89.9%) | 9 (10.1%) |
Manufacturing | 58 (92.1%) | 5 (7.9%) |
Wholesale Trade | 20 (41.7%) | 28 (58.3%) |
Retail Trade | 35 (34.6%) | 66 (65.3%) |
Transportation & Warehousing | 26 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Utilities | 19 (95.0%) | 1 (5.0%) |
Information | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Finance & Insurance | 43 (81.1%) | 10 (18.9%) |
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Professional & Scientific | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (100.0%) |
Enterprise Management | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Administrative & Support | 9 (30.0%) | 21 (70.0%) |
Educational Services | 62 (40.8%) | 90 (59.2%) |
Health Care & Social Assistance | 61 (27.5%) | 161 (72.5%) |
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Accommodation & Food Services | 13 (30.9%) | 29 (69.1%) |
Public Administration | 53 (47.3%) | 59 (52.7%) |
Total | 564 (52.3%) | 514 (47.7%) |
Education in Tahoka
School Enrollment in Tahoka
The most common levels of schooling among the 546 students in Tahoka are high school (166 | 30.4%), elementary school (121 | 22.2%), and middle school (92 | 16.9%).
School Level | # Students | % Students |
Nursery / Preschool | 15 | 2.8% |
Kindergarten | 79 | 14.5% |
Elementary School | 121 | 22.2% |
Middle School | 92 | 16.9% |
High School | 166 | 30.4% |
College / Undergraduate | 67 | 12.3% |
Graduate / Professional | 6 | 1.1% |
Total | 546 | 100.0% |
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Tahoka
Out of a total of 546 students who are enrolled in schools in Tahoka, 97 (17.8%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 449 (82.2%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 18 to 19 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 26 (50.0% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 36 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
Age Bracket | Public School | Private School |
3 to 4 Year Olds | 9 (60.0%) | 6 (40.0%) |
5 to 9 Year Old | 149 (74.5%) | 51 (25.5%) |
10 to 14 Year Olds | 111 (97.4%) | 3 (2.6%) |
15 to 17 Year Olds | 110 (93.2%) | 8 (6.8%) |
18 to 19 Year Olds | 26 (50.0%) | 26 (50.0%) |
20 to 24 Year Olds | 36 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 34 Year Olds | 6 (66.7%) | 3 (33.3%) |
35 Years and over | 2 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 449 (82.2%) | 97 (17.8%) |
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Tahoka
Bio, nature & agricultural (113 | 32.0%), education (61 | 17.3%), science & technology (54 | 15.3%), social sciences (31 | 8.8%), and arts & humanities (26 | 7.4%) are the most common fields of study among 353 individuals in Tahoka who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Field of Study | # Graduates | % Graduates |
Computers & Mathematics | 0 | 0.0% |
Bio, Nature & Agricultural | 113 | 32.0% |
Physical & Health Sciences | 0 | 0.0% |
Psychology | 20 | 5.7% |
Social Sciences | 31 | 8.8% |
Engineering | 0 | 0.0% |
Multidisciplinary Studies | 0 | 0.0% |
Science & Technology | 54 | 15.3% |
Business | 18 | 5.1% |
Education | 61 | 17.3% |
Literature & Languages | 11 | 3.1% |
Liberal Arts & History | 5 | 1.4% |
Visual & Performing Arts | 0 | 0.0% |
Communications | 14 | 4.0% |
Arts & Humanities | 26 | 7.4% |
Total | 353 | 100.0% |
Transportation & Commute in Tahoka
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Tahoka
The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Tahoka are males with 2 vehicles (282, accounting for 51.5%) and females with 2 vehicles (252, making up 56.6%).
Vehicles Available | Male | Female |
No Vehicle | 0 (0.0%) | 19 (3.8%) |
1 Vehicle | 54 (9.9%) | 80 (16.1%) |
2 Vehicles | 282 (51.5%) | 252 (50.6%) |
3 Vehicles | 128 (23.4%) | 125 (25.1%) |
4 Vehicles | 84 (15.3%) | 22 (4.4%) |
5 or more Vehicles | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 548 (100.0%) | 498 (100.0%) |
Commute Time in Tahoka
The most frequently occuring commute durations in Tahoka are 5 to 9 minutes (263 commuters, 25.7%), less than 5 minutes (196 commuters, 19.1%), and 45 to 59 minutes (160 commuters, 15.6%).
Commute Time | # Commuters | % Commuters |
Less than 5 Minutes | 196 | 19.1% |
5 to 9 Minutes | 263 | 25.7% |
10 to 14 Minutes | 49 | 4.8% |
15 to 19 Minutes | 31 | 3.0% |
20 to 24 Minutes | 25 | 2.4% |
25 to 29 Minutes | 18 | 1.8% |
30 to 34 Minutes | 137 | 13.4% |
35 to 39 Minutes | 70 | 6.8% |
40 to 44 Minutes | 47 | 4.6% |
45 to 59 Minutes | 160 | 15.6% |
60 to 89 Minutes | 0 | 0.0% |
90 or more Minutes | 28 | 2.7% |
Commute Time by Sex in Tahoka
The most common commute times in Tahoka are 45 to 59 minutes (160 commuters, 29.3%) for males and less than 5 minutes (180 commuters, 37.7%) for females.
Commute Time | Male | Female |
Less than 5 Minutes | 16 (2.9%) | 180 (37.7%) |
5 to 9 Minutes | 100 (18.3%) | 163 (34.1%) |
10 to 14 Minutes | 30 (5.5%) | 19 (4.0%) |
15 to 19 Minutes | 31 (5.7%) | 0 (0.0%) |
20 to 24 Minutes | 25 (4.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
25 to 29 Minutes | 18 (3.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
30 to 34 Minutes | 59 (10.8%) | 78 (16.3%) |
35 to 39 Minutes | 49 (9.0%) | 21 (4.4%) |
40 to 44 Minutes | 30 (5.5%) | 17 (3.6%) |
45 to 59 Minutes | 160 (29.3%) | 0 (0.0%) |
60 to 89 Minutes | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
90 or more Minutes | 28 (5.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Tahoka
The most frequent times of departure to work in Tahoka are 8:00 AM to 8:29 AM (171, 31.3%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (144, 30.1%) for females.
Time of Departure | Male | Female |
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM | 96 (17.6%) | 15 (3.1%) |
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM | 32 (5.9%) | 0 (0.0%) |
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM | 31 (5.7%) | 80 (16.7%) |
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM | 28 (5.1%) | 1 (0.2%) |
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM | 59 (10.8%) | 47 (9.8%) |
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM | 60 (11.0%) | 144 (30.1%) |
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM | 171 (31.3%) | 45 (9.4%) |
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM | 14 (2.6%) | 42 (8.8%) |
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (2.5%) |
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM | 4 (0.7%) | 20 (4.2%) |
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM | 40 (7.3%) | 63 (13.2%) |
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM | 11 (2.0%) | 9 (1.9%) |
Total | 546 (100.0%) | 478 (100.0%) |
Housing Occupancy in Tahoka
Occupancy by Ownership in Tahoka
Of the total 849 dwellings in Tahoka, owner-occupied units account for 607 (71.5%), while renter-occupied units make up 242 (28.5%).
Occupancy | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Owner Occupied Housing Units | 607 | 71.5% |
Renter-Occupied Housing Units | 242 | 28.5% |
Total Occupied Housing Units | 849 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Household Size in Tahoka
Household Size | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
1-Person Household | 195 | 23.0% |
2-Person Household | 332 | 39.1% |
3-Person Household | 131 | 15.4% |
4+ Person Household | 191 | 22.5% |
Total Housing Units | 849 | 100.0% |
Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Tahoka
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1-Person Household | 113 (58.0%) | 82 (42.0%) |
2-Person Household | 264 (79.5%) | 68 (20.5%) |
3-Person Household | 97 (74.1%) | 34 (26.0%) |
4+ Person Household | 133 (69.6%) | 58 (30.4%) |
Total Housing Units | 607 (71.5%) | 242 (28.5%) |
Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Tahoka
Household Size | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than High School | 86 (44.6%) | 107 (55.4%) |
High School Diploma | 203 (79.6%) | 52 (20.4%) |
College/Associate Degree | 195 (83.0%) | 40 (17.0%) |
Bachelor's Degree or higher | 123 (74.1%) | 43 (25.9%) |
Occupancy by Age of Householder in Tahoka
Age Bracket | # Households | % Households |
Under 35 Years | 156 | 18.4% |
35 to 44 Years | 140 | 16.5% |
45 to 54 Years | 89 | 10.5% |
55 to 64 Years | 201 | 23.7% |
65 to 74 Years | 139 | 16.4% |
75 to 84 Years | 65 | 7.7% |
85 Years and Over | 59 | 7.0% |
Total | 849 | 100.0% |
Housing Finances in Tahoka
Median Income by Occupancy in Tahoka
Occupancy Type | # Households | Median Income |
Owner-Occupied | 607 (71.5%) | $46,653 |
Renter-Occupied | 242 (28.5%) | $25,385 |
Average | 849 (100.0%) | $41,282 |
Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Tahoka
Income Bracket | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $5,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 16 (6.6%) |
$5,000 to $9,999 | 5 (0.8%) | 5 (2.1%) |
$10,000 to $14,999 | 62 (10.2%) | 40 (16.5%) |
$15,000 to $19,999 | 11 (1.8%) | 31 (12.8%) |
$20,000 to $24,999 | 34 (5.6%) | 27 (11.2%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 70 (11.5%) | 28 (11.6%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 132 (21.7%) | 32 (13.2%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 69 (11.4%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 93 (15.3%) | 21 (8.7%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 80 (13.2%) | 30 (12.4%) |
$150,000 or more | 51 (8.4%) | 12 (5.0%) |
Total | 607 (100.0%) | 242 (100.0%) |
Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Tahoka
Monthly Cost | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Less than $300 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$300 to $499 | 165 (27.2%) | 43 (17.8%) |
$500 to $799 | 251 (41.3%) | 35 (14.5%) |
$800 to $999 | 58 (9.6%) | 28 (11.6%) |
$1,000 to $1,499 | 72 (11.9%) | 45 (18.6%) |
$1,500 to $1,999 | 42 (6.9%) | 34 (14.1%) |
$2,000 to $2,499 | 0 (0.0%) | 4 (1.7%) |
$2,500 to $2,999 | 19 (3.1%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$3,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 32 (13.2%) |
Total | 607 (100.0%) | 242 (100.0%) |
Physical Housing Characteristics in Tahoka
Housing Structures in Tahoka
Structure Type | # Housing Units | % Housing Units |
Single Unit, Detached | 767 | 90.3% |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 | 0.0% |
2 Unit Apartments | 31 | 3.6% |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 | 0.0% |
10 or more Apartments | 32 | 3.8% |
Mobile Home / Other | 19 | 2.2% |
Total | 849 | 100.0% |
Housing Structures by Occupancy in Tahoka
Structure Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Single Unit, Detached | 588 (76.7%) | 179 (23.3%) |
Single Unit, Attached | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
2 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 31 (100.0%) |
3 or 4 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 9 Unit Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
10 or more Apartments | 0 (0.0%) | 32 (100.0%) |
Mobile Home / Other | 19 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 607 (71.5%) | 242 (28.5%) |
Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Tahoka
Number of Rooms | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
1 Room | 3 (0.5%) | 5 (2.1%) |
2 or 3 Rooms | 0 (0.0%) | 78 (32.2%) |
4 or 5 Rooms | 253 (41.7%) | 85 (35.1%) |
6 or 7 Rooms | 248 (40.9%) | 37 (15.3%) |
8 or more Rooms | 103 (17.0%) | 37 (15.3%) |
Total | 607 (100.0%) | 242 (100.0%) |
Housing Structure by Heating Type in Tahoka
Heating Type | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
Utility Gas | 386 (63.6%) | 93 (38.4%) |
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Electricity | 221 (36.4%) | 149 (61.6%) |
Fuel Oil or Kerosene | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Coal or Coke | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
All other Fuels | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
No Fuel Used | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 607 (100.0%) | 242 (100.0%) |
Household Vehicle Usage in Tahoka
Vehicles per Household | Owner-occupied | Renter-occupied |
No Vehicle | 17 (2.8%) | 48 (19.8%) |
1 Vehicle | 172 (28.3%) | 88 (36.4%) |
2 Vehicles | 258 (42.5%) | 66 (27.3%) |
3 or more Vehicles | 160 (26.4%) | 40 (16.5%) |
Total | 607 (100.0%) | 242 (100.0%) |
Real Estate & Mortgages in Tahoka
Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Tahoka
Characteristic | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Housing Units | 362 | 245 |
Median Property Value | $88,600 | $118,400 |
Median Household Income | $42,115 | $18 |
Monthly Housing Costs | $544 | $0 |
Real Estate Taxes | $1,774 | $0 |
Property Value by Mortgage Status in Tahoka
Property Value | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $50,000 | 73 (20.2%) | 32 (13.1%) |
$50,000 to $99,999 | 130 (35.9%) | 61 (24.9%) |
$100,000 to $299,999 | 141 (39.0%) | 138 (56.3%) |
$300,000 to $499,999 | 18 (5.0%) | 11 (4.5%) |
$500,000 to $749,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 3 (1.2%) |
$750,000 to $999,999 | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$1,000,000 or more | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 362 (100.0%) | 245 (100.0%) |
Household Income by Mortgage Status in Tahoka
Household Income | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $10,000 | 0 (0.0%) | 12 (4.9%) |
$10,000 to $24,999 | 61 (16.9%) | 5 (2.0%) |
$25,000 to $34,999 | 69 (19.1%) | 46 (18.8%) |
$35,000 to $49,999 | 69 (19.1%) | 1 (0.4%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 43 (11.9%) | 63 (25.7%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 54 (14.9%) | 26 (10.6%) |
$100,000 to $149,999 | 33 (9.1%) | 39 (15.9%) |
$150,000 or more | 33 (9.1%) | 47 (19.2%) |
Total | 362 (100.0%) | 245 (100.0%) |
Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Tahoka
Value-to-Income Ratio | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than 2.0x | 214 (59.1%) | 53,603 (21,878.8%) |
2.0x to 2.9x | 25 (6.9%) | 144 (58.8%) |
3.0x to 3.9x | 90 (24.9%) | 24 (9.8%) |
4.0x or more | 33 (9.1%) | 15 (6.1%) |
Total | 362 (100.0%) | 245 (100.0%) |
Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Tahoka
Property Taxes | Without Mortgage | With Mortgage |
Less than $800 | 60 (16.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 92 (25.4%) | 45 (18.4%) |
$800 to $1,499 | 210 (58.0%) | 54 (22.0%) |
Total | 362 (100.0%) | 245 (100.0%) |
Health & Disability in Tahoka
Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tahoka
Age Bracket | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under 6 Years | 117 (74.5%) | 40 (25.5%) |
6 to 18 Years | 361 (78.1%) | 101 (21.9%) |
19 to 25 Years | 130 (80.7%) | 31 (19.3%) |
26 to 34 Years | 195 (57.4%) | 145 (42.6%) |
35 to 44 Years | 207 (63.3%) | 120 (36.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 162 (78.3%) | 45 (21.7%) |
55 to 64 Years | 338 (89.2%) | 41 (10.8%) |
65 to 74 Years | 209 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and older | 146 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
Total | 1,865 (78.1%) | 523 (21.9%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Tahoka
Citizenship Status | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Native Born | 117 (74.5%) | 40 (25.5%) |
Foreign Born, Citizen | 361 (78.1%) | 101 (21.9%) |
Foreign Born, not a Citizen | 130 (80.7%) | 31 (19.3%) |
Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Tahoka
Household Income | With Coverage | Without Coverage |
Under $25,000 | 345 (69.3%) | 153 (30.7%) |
$25,000 to $49,999 | 614 (69.8%) | 266 (30.2%) |
$50,000 to $74,999 | 116 (100.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
$75,000 to $99,999 | 277 (77.4%) | 81 (22.6%) |
$100,000 and over | 497 (95.8%) | 22 (4.2%) |
Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Tahoka
Age Bracket | Public Insurance | Private Insurance |
Under 6 | 56 (35.7%) | 76 (48.4%) |
6 to 18 Years | 171 (37.0%) | 190 (41.1%) |
19 to 25 Years | 25 (15.5%) | 105 (65.2%) |
25 to 34 Years | 61 (17.9%) | 149 (43.8%) |
35 to 44 Years | 15 (4.6%) | 192 (58.7%) |
45 to 54 Years | 46 (22.2%) | 128 (61.8%) |
55 to 64 Years | 69 (18.2%) | 323 (85.2%) |
65 to 74 Years | 209 (100.0%) | 111 (53.1%) |
75 Years and over | 146 (100.0%) | 53 (36.3%) |
Total | 798 (33.4%) | 1,327 (55.6%) |
Disability Status by Sex by Age in Tahoka
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 15 (8.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 68 (26.8%) |
35 to 64 Years | 147 (30.9%) | 96 (21.9%) |
65 to 74 Years | 62 (81.6%) | 56 (42.1%) |
75 Years and over | 57 (87.7%) | 56 (69.1%) |
Disability Class by Sex by Age in Tahoka
Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 55 (11.6%) | 7 (1.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 48 (63.2%) | 11 (8.3%) |
75 Years and over | 44 (67.7%) | 15 (18.5%) |
Disability Class: Vision Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
Under 5 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 105 (22.1%) | 7 (1.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 11 (8.3%) |
75 Years and over | 5 (7.7%) | 12 (14.8%) |
Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 15 (8.2%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 54 (21.3%) |
35 to 64 Years | 23 (4.8%) | 16 (3.6%) |
65 to 74 Years | 2 (2.6%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 44 (67.7%) | 5 (6.2%) |
Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 20 (7.9%) |
35 to 64 Years | 36 (7.6%) | 60 (13.7%) |
65 to 74 Years | 29 (38.2%) | 45 (33.8%) |
75 Years and over | 57 (87.7%) | 56 (69.1%) |
Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty
Age Bracket | Male | Female |
5 to 17 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
18 to 34 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
35 to 64 Years | 3 (0.6%) | 32 (7.3%) |
65 to 74 Years | 0 (0.0%) | 0 (0.0%) |
75 Years and over | 57 (87.7%) | 20 (24.7%) |
Technology Access in Tahoka
Computing Device Access in Tahoka
Device Type | # Households | % Households |
Desktop or Laptop | 507 | 59.7% |
Smartphone | 727 | 85.6% |
Tablet | 447 | 52.6% |
No Computing Device | 92 | 10.8% |
Total | 849 | 100.0% |
Internet Access in Tahoka
Internet Type | # Households | % Households |
Dial-Up Internet | 0 | 0.0% |
Broadband Home | 498 | 58.7% |
Cellular Data Only | 199 | 23.4% |
Satellite Internet | 29 | 3.4% |
No Internet | 132 | 15.5% |
Total | 849 | 100.0% |
Tahoka Summary
Tahoka is a small town located in Lynn County, Texas, United States. It is situated on the high plains of the Llano Estacado, approximately 30 miles southeast of Lubbock. The population was 2,077 at the 2010 census.
History
Tahoka was founded in 1906 by the Santa Fe Railroad. The town was named after the Comanche word for "buffalo," which was the main source of food for the Native Americans who lived in the area. The town was incorporated in 1911 and has since grown to become the largest town in Lynn County.
Geography
Tahoka is located at 33°25'25" North, 101°45'45" West (33.423, -101.7625). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of 1.7 square miles (4.4 km2), all of it land.
Economy
Tahoka's economy is largely based on agriculture and oil production. The town is home to several large farms and ranches, as well as several oil and gas production companies. The town also has a small manufacturing sector, with several small businesses producing a variety of products.
Demographics
As of the census of 2000, there were 2,077 people, 745 households, and 545 families residing in the town. The population density was 1,213.2 people per square mile (468.7/km2). There were 845 housing units at an average density of 493.2 per square mile (190.3/km2). The racial makeup of the town was 73.2% White, 0.7% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 22.7% from other races, and 2.4% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 37.2% of the population.
There were 745 households, out of which 37.2% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 54.2% were married couples living together, 13.2% had a female householder with no husband present, and 27.2% were non-families. 24.2% of all households were made up of individuals, and 13.2% had someone living alone who was 65 years of age or older. The average household size was 2.77 and the average family size was 3.31.
In the town, the population was spread out, with 30.2% under the age of 18, 8.7% from 18 to 24, 25.2% from 25 to 44, 21.2% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 years of age or older. The median age was 34 years. For every 100 females, there were 91.2 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 86.2 males.
The median income for a household in the town was $25,938, and the median income for a family was $30,938. Males had a median income of $25,000 versus $17,500 for females. The per capita income for the town was $12,846. About 19.2% of families and 22.2% of the population were below the poverty line, including 28.2% of those under age 18 and 16.2% of those age 65 or over.
Common Questions
What is the Total Population of Tahoka?
Total Population of Tahoka is 2,439.
What is the Total Male Population of Tahoka?
Total Male Population of Tahoka is 1,200.
What is the Total Female Population of Tahoka?
Total Female Population of Tahoka is 1,239.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Tahoka?
There are 96.85 Males per 100 Females in Tahoka.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Tahoka?
There are 103.25 Females per 100 Males in Tahoka.
What is the Median Population Age in Tahoka?
Median Population Age in Tahoka is 37.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Tahoka
Average Family Size in Tahoka is 3.3 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Tahoka
Average Household Size in Tahoka is 2.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Tahoka?
Per Capita income in Tahoka is $25,444.
What is the Median Family Income in Tahoka?
Median Family Income in Tahoka is $45,938.
What is the Median Household income in Tahoka?
Median Household Income in Tahoka is $41,282.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Tahoka?
Income or Wage Gap in Tahoka is 31.8%.
Women in Tahoka earn 68.2 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Tahoka?
Inequality or Gini Index in Tahoka is 0.47.
How Large is the Labor Force in Tahoka?
There are 1,147 People in the Labor Forcein in Tahoka.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Tahoka?
59.2% of People are in the Labor Force in Tahoka.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Tahoka?
Unemployment Rate in Tahoka is 5.8%.