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Clarendon, TX
City in Donley County, Texas.
Population
1,859
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
621
ZIP codes
0
Clarendon and its ZIP codes
Clarendon at a glance
- Clarendon is about 5.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $57,250, 27% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $103,300 (64% below Texas) and median rent is $798 a month.
Local data for Clarendon, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Clarendon, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,250
Poverty rate
9.0%
Median home value
$103,300
Median rent
$798/mo
Homeownership
61.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.7%
Median age
27.8
Average commute
13.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (266), Irish Americans (173), Dutch Americans (134).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Donley County. PPP loans are for Clarendon.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Sep 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$43,371
899 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,293
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$24.6M
FY 2026, $7,537 per person
How people get to work
Clarendon, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone60.9%
- Carpooled22.3%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.4%
- Bicycle1.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home10.3%
Average one-way commute: 13.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Clarendon, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
709
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
5
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 24°F
22.7 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone3 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Clarendon, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.8%
U.S. 33.3% +1.5 pts
Diabetes
13.7%
U.S. 12.1% +1.6 pts
Smoking
15.1%
U.S. 12.8% +2.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.4%
U.S. 11.1% +3.3 pts
Cities near Clarendon
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HowardwickCity | 7.2 mi | 2 |
| Lelia LakeCensus-designated place | 7.4 mi | 0.9 |
| HedleyCity | 14 mi | 0.7 |
| LakeviewTown | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| AlanreedCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| GroomTown | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| MemphisCity | 24 mi | 2.2 |
| McLeanTown | 27 mi | 1.2 |
| QuailCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 3.2 |
| ClaudeCity | 29 mi | 1.7 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Clarendon, TX in?
- Clarendon is in Donley County, Texas.
- What is the population of Clarendon, TX?
- About 1,859 people live in Clarendon, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Clarendon?
- Nearby places include Howardwick (7.2 mi), Lelia Lake (7.4 mi), Hedley (14 mi), Lakeview (21 mi), Alanreed (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023