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Daingerfield, TX
City in Morris County, Texas.
Population
2,529
Land area
2.5sq mi
People per sq mi
1,030
ZIP codes
0
Daingerfield and its ZIP codes
Daingerfield at a glance
- Daingerfield is about 8.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $57,500 a year, 27% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $100,200 (65% below Texas) and median rent is $920 a month.
Local data for Daingerfield, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Daingerfield, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$57,500
Poverty rate
17.5%
Median home value
$100,200
Median rent
$920/mo
Homeownership
60.4%
Bachelor's or higher
16.4%
Median age
36.3
Average commute
24.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (462), Irish Americans (120), German Americans (28).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Morris County. PPP loans are for Daingerfield.
Unemployment rate
6.2%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$60,602
3,278 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$52,766
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$102M
FY 2026, $8,559 per person
How people get to work
Daingerfield, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone74.7%
- Carpooled16.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.3%
- Worked from home5.4%
Average one-way commute: 24.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Daingerfield, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
342
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
14
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 35°F
47.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Daingerfield, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
41.3%
U.S. 33.3% +8.0 pts
Diabetes
16.1%
U.S. 12.1% +4.0 pts
Smoking
17.2%
U.S. 12.8% +4.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.2%
U.S. 11.1% +4.1 pts
Cities near Daingerfield
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Hughes SpringsCity | 6.2 mi | 2.5 |
| Lone StarCity | 6.5 mi | 2 |
| OmahaCity | 11 mi | 1.5 |
| NaplesCity | 12 mi | 2.4 |
| AvingerTown | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| PittsburgCity | 14 mi | 3.6 |
| MariettaTown | 15 mi | 0.6 |
| Ore CityCity | 16 mi | 2.2 |
| Mount PleasantCity | 16 mi | 20.3 |
| Rocky MoundTown | 18 mi | 0.4 |
| LindenCity | 21 mi | 3.5 |
| Pine HarborCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 3.3 |
| Miller's CoveTown | 24 mi | 0.2 |
| WinfieldCity | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| DouglassvilleTown | 24 mi | 6.3 |
| GilmerCity | 25 mi | 3.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Daingerfield, TX in?
- Daingerfield is in Morris County, Texas.
- What is the population of Daingerfield, TX?
- About 2,529 people live in Daingerfield, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Daingerfield?
- Nearby places include Hughes Springs (6.2 mi), Lone Star (6.5 mi), Omaha (11 mi), Naples (12 mi), Avinger (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023