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Asherton, TX
City in Dimmit County, Texas.
Population
543
Land area
0.8sq mi
People per sq mi
665
ZIP codes
0
Asherton and its ZIP codes
Asherton at a glance
- Asherton is about 5.8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $24,208 a year, 69% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $82,400 (71% below Texas).
Local data for Asherton, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Asherton, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$24,208
Poverty rate
30.4%
Median home value
$82,400
Homeownership
71.5%
Bachelor's or higher
6.7%
Median age
58.2
Average commute
11.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (450).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dimmit County. PPP loans are for Asherton.
Unemployment rate
7.2%
Aug 2026, -0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$76,359
5,669 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,629
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$37.3M
FY 2026, $4,327 per person
How people get to work
Asherton, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone89.4%
- Carpooled1.6%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home8.9%
Average one-way commute: 11.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Asherton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: heat wave
Storm events since 1996
235
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
21
0.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
99° / 37°F
19.6 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Asherton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
47.4%
U.S. 33.3% +14.1 pts
Diabetes
29.3%
U.S. 12.1% +17.2 pts
Smoking
19.4%
U.S. 12.8% +6.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
45.7%
U.S. 11.1% +34.6 pts
Cities near Asherton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Carrizo HillCensus-designated place | 5.5 mi | 0.5 |
| Carrizo SpringsCity | 8.3 mi | 3.1 |
| BrundageCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 0.6 |
| CatarinaCensus-designated place | 11 mi | 3.8 |
| Big WellsCity | 14 mi | 0.6 |
| Chula VistaCensus-designated place | 15 mi | 0.5 |
| Crystal CityCity | 17 mi | 3.7 |
| AmayaCensus-designated place | 19 mi | 0.2 |
| Loma GrandeCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 0.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Asherton, TX in?
- Asherton is in Dimmit County, Texas.
- What is the population of Asherton, TX?
- About 543 people live in Asherton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Asherton?
- Nearby places include Carrizo Hill (5.5 mi), Carrizo Springs (8.3 mi), Brundage (10 mi), Catarina (11 mi), Big Wells (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023