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Motley County, TX
2 cities and towns and 3 ZIP codes in Motley County, Texas.
Population
1,183
Land area
990sq mi
People per sq mi
1
ZIP codes
3
Cities and towns in Motley County
Motley County at a glance
- Motley County is 99% less dense than Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,154, 22% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $88,000 (69% below Texas) and median rent is $675 a month.
- Its largest cities are Matador (745) and Roaring Springs (247).
Local data for Motley County, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Motley County, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,154
Poverty rate
16.1%
Median home value
$88,000
Median rent
$675/mo
Homeownership
76.5%
Bachelor's or higher
19.3%
Median age
52.3
Average commute
16.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (189), Irish Americans (156), Mexican Americans (70).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, income, federal spending and pandemic loans
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$39,817
305 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$54,089
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$22.54M
FY 2026, $21,208 per person
PPP loans
$1.16M
63 loans, 132 jobs reported
Campaign donations
$6,633
Itemized, 2026 cycle
How people get to work
Motley County, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.5%
- Carpooled14.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked6.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.3%
- Worked from home13.8%
Average one-way commute: 16.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Motley County, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
479
Most often hail
July high / Jan low
93° / 28°F
23.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Motley County, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
14.7%
U.S. 12.1% +2.6 pts
Smoking
14.4%
U.S. 12.8% +1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.1%
U.S. 11.1% +4.0 pts
Cities, towns and ZIP codes in Motley County
Population shown
Frequently asked questions
- What is the largest city in Motley County, TX?
- Matador is the largest city or town in Motley County, with about 745 residents.
- How many ZIP codes are in Motley County?
- Motley County includes 3 ZIP Code Tabulation Areas, including 79234, 79244, 79256.
- What is the population of Motley County, TX?
- About 1,183 people live in Motley County, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What counties border Motley County?
- Motley County borders Floyd County, Crosby County, Hall County, Dickens County, Cottle County, Briscoe County, King County.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023