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Muleshoe, TX
City in Bailey County, Texas.
Population
5,667
Land area
3.4sq mi
People per sq mi
1,652
ZIP codes
0
Muleshoe and its ZIP codes
Muleshoe at a glance
- Muleshoe is about 14 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $69,097, 12% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $98,600 (65% below Texas) and median rent is $938 a month.
Local data for Muleshoe, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Muleshoe, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$69,097
Poverty rate
10.6%
Median home value
$98,600
Median rent
$938/mo
Homeownership
79.8%
Bachelor's or higher
13.1%
Median age
33.1
Average commute
19.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (3,726), Honduran Americans (210), Guatemalan Americans (135).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bailey County. PPP loans are for Muleshoe.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$51,257
2,412 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$59,187
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$41.7M
FY 2026, $6,045 per person
How people get to work
Muleshoe, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.1%
- Carpooled6.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other3.9%
- Worked from home3.5%
Average one-way commute: 19.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Muleshoe, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
490
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
12
0.5% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 20°F
18.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Muleshoe, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.8%
U.S. 33.3% +4.5 pts
Diabetes
14.0%
U.S. 12.1% +1.9 pts
Smoking
13.4%
U.S. 12.8% +0.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
30.6%
U.S. 11.1% +19.5 pts
Cities near Muleshoe
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| SudanCity | 16 mi | 1 |
| EarthCity | 18 mi | 1.2 |
| FarwellCity | 21 mi | 0.8 |
| Texico, NMCity | 22 mi | 0.8 |
| BovinaCity | 22 mi | 1.2 |
| AmherstCity | 23 mi | 0.9 |
| SpringlakeTown | 24 mi | 1 |
| FrionaCity | 28 mi | 1.4 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Muleshoe, TX in?
- Muleshoe is in Bailey County, Texas.
- What is the population of Muleshoe, TX?
- About 5,667 people live in Muleshoe, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Muleshoe?
- Nearby places include Sudan (16 mi), Earth (18 mi), Farwell (21 mi), Texico, NM (22 mi), Bovina (22 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023