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Dean, TX
City in Clay County, Texas.
Population
536
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
252
ZIP codes
0
Dean and its ZIP codes
Dean at a glance
- Dean is about 2.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $70,208 a year, 11% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,900 (29% below Texas).
Housing and community stats
Dean, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$70,208
Poverty rate
6.5%
Median home value
$200,900
Homeownership
87.8%
Bachelor's or higher
23.8%
Median age
45.5
Average commute
27.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (48), Mexican Americans (45), Salvadoran Americans (44).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Clay County. PPP loans are for Dean.
Unemployment rate
4.1%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$49,633
1,677 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,415
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$74.65M
FY 2026, $7,306 per person
How people get to work
Dean, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.1%
- Carpooled6.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.8%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 27.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dean, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: wildfire
Storm events since 1996
661
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
38
0.8% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 30°F
27.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dean, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.7%
U.S. 33.3% +1.4 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.1%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Dean
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| JollyCity | 3.7 mi | 1 |
| Wichita FallsCity | 8.3 mi | 72.2 |
| PetroliaCity | 9.3 mi | 0.7 |
| Cashion CommunityCity | 11 mi | 1.9 |
| Lakeside CityTown | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| HenriettaCity | 13 mi | 5.1 |
| Pleasant ValleyTown | 13 mi | 2.6 |
| ByersCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| BurkburnettCity | 15 mi | 11.4 |
| Randlett, OKTown | 18 mi | 0.6 |
| Iowa ParkCity | 18 mi | 4.3 |
| HollidayCity | 21 mi | 2.5 |
| ScotlandCity | 21 mi | 7.9 |
| Devol, OKTown | 22 mi | 0.5 |
| Ryan, OKTown | 24 mi | 1 |
| Sugden, OKTown | 24 mi | 0.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dean, TX in?
- Dean is in Clay County, Texas.
- What is the population of Dean, TX?
- About 536 people live in Dean, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dean?
- Nearby places include Jolly (3.7 mi), Wichita Falls (8.3 mi), Petrolia (9.3 mi), Cashion Community (11 mi), Lakeside City (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023