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Deport, TX
City in Lamar County, Texas.
Population
756
Land area
1.1sq mi
People per sq mi
680
ZIP codes
0
Deport and its ZIP codes
Deport at a glance
- Deport is about 5.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $44,875, 43% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $91,400 (68% below Texas) and median rent is $629 a month.
Local data for Deport, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Deport, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,875
Poverty rate
24.9%
Median home value
$91,400
Median rent
$629/mo
Homeownership
67.0%
Bachelor's or higher
8.8%
Median age
49.4
Average commute
21.3 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (44), Mexican Americans (29), French Americans (13).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lamar County. PPP loans are for Deport.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,747
22,227 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,557
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$342M
FY 2026, $6,819 per person
How people get to work
Deport, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.2%
- Carpooled4.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.4%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home3.7%
Average one-way commute: 21.3 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Deport, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
584
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
117
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 32°F
49.4 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Deport, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.6%
U.S. 33.3% +2.3 pts
Diabetes
12.9%
U.S. 12.1% +0.8 pts
Smoking
16.2%
U.S. 12.8% +3.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.9%
U.S. 11.1% +1.8 pts
Cities near Deport
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| BogataCity | 7.4 mi | 1.4 |
| DetroitTown | 9.5 mi | 1.6 |
| BlossomCity | 10 mi | 2.6 |
| Sun ValleyCity | 12 mi | 0.2 |
| RenoCity | 13 mi | 4.1 |
| ClarksvilleCity | 16 mi | 3 |
| ParisCity | 17 mi | 35.2 |
| TalcoCity | 17 mi | 0.8 |
| TocoCity | 21 mi | 0.2 |
| TiraTown | 22 mi | 1.4 |
| PowderlyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 7.3 |
| BrookstonCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| RoxtonCity | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| AnnonaTown | 24 mi | 0.8 |
| CooperCity | 24 mi | 1.5 |
| Mount VernonTown | 25 mi | 4.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Deport, TX in?
- Deport is in Lamar County, Texas.
- What is the population of Deport, TX?
- About 756 people live in Deport, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Deport?
- Nearby places include Bogata (7.4 mi), Detroit (9.5 mi), Blossom (10 mi), Sun Valley (12 mi), Reno (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023