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Doffing, TX

Census-designated place in Hidalgo County, Texas.

Population

5,004

Land area

4.3sq mi

People per sq mi

1,155

ZIP codes

0

Doffing and its ZIP codes

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Doffing at a glance

  • Doffing is about 10 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
  • The median household income is $32,318, 59% below the Texas median of $78,476.
  • A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $101,700 (64% below Texas) and median rent is $785 a month.

Local data for Doffing, TX

Counts from official public data

Housing and community stats

Doffing, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024

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Median household income

$32,318

Poverty rate

29.8%

Median home value

$101,700

Median rent

$785/mo

Homeownership

82.5%

Bachelor's or higher

12.4%

Median age

26.7

Average commute

21.0 min

Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (4,847), German Americans (29), Irish Americans (18).

Home values and rentsIncome, education and commute

Economy and federal money

Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hidalgo County. PPP loans are for Doffing.

Details

Unemployment rate

6.3%

Aug 2026, -0.5 pts in a year

Average annual pay

$43,955

296,499 jobs, 2025

Income per person

$35,290

BEA, 2024

Federal spending

$4.6B

FY 2026, $5,268 per person

Hidalgo County economyFederal spending

How people get to work

Doffing, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates

  • Drove alone82.4%
  • Carpooled10.2%
  • Public transit0.0%
  • Walked0.0%
  • Bicycle0.0%
  • Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other5.0%
  • Worked from home2.3%

Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.

Environment and hazard risk

Doffing, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA

Full report

Natural hazard risk

Relatively High

Top: cold wave

Storm events since 1996

970

Countywide, mostly drought

Flood insurance policies

9,038

3.7% of homes, county

July high / Jan low

95° / 47°F

20.2 inches of rain a year

Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone

Health statistics

Share of adults in Doffing, TX, CDC PLACES estimates

All 40 measures

Obesity

49.9%

U.S. 33.3% +16.6 pts

Diabetes

21.0%

U.S. 12.1% +8.9 pts

Smoking

19.7%

U.S. 12.8% +6.9 pts

Uninsured (18-64)

49.6%

U.S. 11.1% +38.5 pts

Cities near Doffing

NameDistanceLand area (sq mi)
La HomaCensus-designated place1.7 mi6.3
PerezvilleCensus-designated place2.7 mi0.8
Citrus CityCensus-designated place2.8 mi2.1
West SharylandCensus-designated place2.9 mi1.2
PalmviewCity3.4 mi7.6
PenitasCity3.5 mi9.4
Salida del Sol EstatesCensus-designated place4.8 mi2.4
AbramCensus-designated place4.9 mi3.1
Palmview SouthCensus-designated place5.2 mi0.8
AltonCity5.4 mi7.6
PalmhurstCity5.4 mi4.4
La JoyaCity5.8 mi4.2
MissionCity6.6 mi36.3
HavanaCensus-designated place7.9 mi0.8
McAllenCity9.9 mi62.4
Los EbanosCensus-designated place11 mi0.6

Frequently asked questions

What county is Doffing, TX in?
Doffing is in Hidalgo County, Texas.
What is the population of Doffing, TX?
About 5,004 people live in Doffing, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
What cities are near Doffing?
Nearby places include La Homa (1.7 mi), Perezville (2.7 mi), Citrus City (2.8 mi), West Sharyland (2.9 mi), Palmview (3.4 mi).

Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023