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Dilley, TX
City in Frio County, Texas.
Population
3,769
Land area
2.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,617
ZIP codes
0
Dilley and its ZIP codes
Dilley at a glance
- Dilley is about 14 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $62,600, 20% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $106,400 (63% below Texas) and median rent is $1,279 a month.
Local data for Dilley, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Dilley, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$62,600
Poverty rate
8.6%
Median home value
$106,400
Median rent
$1,279/mo
Homeownership
63.3%
Bachelor's or higher
17.3%
Median age
37.0
Average commute
19.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (2,233), Irish Americans (314), Cuban Americans (123).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Frio County. PPP loans are for Dilley.
Unemployment rate
5.7%
Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,581
6,381 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$40,109
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$136M
FY 2026, $7,400 per person
How people get to work
Dilley, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone82.5%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.3%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.8%
Average one-way commute: 19.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Dilley, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
298
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
7
0.1% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 42°F
25.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Dilley, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
15.0%
U.S. 12.1% +2.9 pts
Smoking
14.8%
U.S. 12.8% +2.0 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
37.4%
U.S. 11.1% +26.3 pts
Cities near Dilley
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| HilltopCensus-designated place | 1.7 mi | 1.3 |
| PearsallCity | 16 mi | 6.5 |
| CotullaCity | 17 mi | 2 |
| North PearsallCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| Big WellsCity | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| FowlertonCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 2.2 |
| MooreCensus-designated place | 28 mi | 6.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Dilley, TX in?
- Dilley is in Frio County, Texas.
- What is the population of Dilley, TX?
- About 3,769 people live in Dilley, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Dilley?
- Nearby places include Hilltop (1.7 mi), Pearsall (16 mi), Cotulla (17 mi), North Pearsall (18 mi), Big Wells (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023