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Dalhart, TX
City in Hartley County, Texas.
Population
7,902
Land area
4.8sq mi
People per sq mi
1,652
ZIP codes
0
Dalhart and its ZIP codes
Dalhart at a glance
- Dalhart is about 14 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- By population, it ranks 319th among 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- The median household income is $71,630, 9% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,600 (43% below Texas) and median rent is $1,069 a month.
Local data for Dalhart, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dalhart, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$71,630
Poverty rate
12.3%
Median home value
$161,600
Median rent
$1,069/mo
Homeownership
65.0%
Bachelor's or higher
16.5%
Median age
30.9
Average commute
13.1 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,165), German Americans (821), Irish Americans (435).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hartley County. PPP loans are for Dalhart.
Unemployment rate
3.5%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$54,584
2,868 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$123,445
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
-$46.7M
FY 2026, -$8,679 per person
How people get to work
Dalhart, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone81.3%
- Carpooled12.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.1%
- Bicycle0.7%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.1%
Average one-way commute: 13.1 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dalhart, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
733
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 20°F
17.5 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dalhart, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.2%
U.S. 33.3% +4.9 pts
Diabetes
13.6%
U.S. 12.1% +1.5 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
25.9%
U.S. 11.1% +14.8 pts
Cities near Dalhart
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HartleyCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 7 |
| ChanningCity | 28 mi | 1 |
| CactusCity | 28 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dalhart, TX in?
- Dalhart is in Hartley County, Texas.
- What is the population of Dalhart, TX?
- About 7,902 people live in Dalhart, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dalhart?
- Nearby places include Hartley (13 mi), Channing (28 mi), Cactus (28 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023