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Panhandle, TX
Town in Carson County, Texas.
Population
2,505
Land area
2.1sq mi
People per sq mi
1,179
ZIP codes
0
Panhandle and its ZIP codes
Panhandle at a glance
- Panhandle is about 10 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $85,870, 9% above the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,000 (43% below Texas) and median rent is $1,038 a month.
Local data for Panhandle, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Panhandle, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$85,870
Poverty rate
5.8%
Median home value
$161,000
Median rent
$1,038/mo
Homeownership
77.1%
Bachelor's or higher
33.1%
Median age
48.2
Average commute
20.5 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (390), Mexican Americans (221), Irish Americans (172).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carson County. PPP loans are for Panhandle.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$103,878
7,046 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,997
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$50.17M
FY 2026, $8,640 per person
How people get to work
Panhandle, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.7%
- Carpooled4.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.6%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.5%
- Worked from home9.2%
Average one-way commute: 20.5 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Panhandle, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
996
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
9
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 24°F
21.1 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone2 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Panhandle, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
32.9%
U.S. 33.3% about the same
Diabetes
11.0%
U.S. 12.1% -1.1 pts
Smoking
12.0%
U.S. 12.8% -0.8 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.1%
U.S. 11.1% -1.0 pts
Cities near Panhandle
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| White DeerTown | 13 mi | 1.7 |
| WashburnCensus-designated place | 16 mi | 1 |
| ClaudeCity | 17 mi | 1.7 |
| GroomTown | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| SkellytownTown | 19 mi | 0.5 |
| BorgerCity | 22 mi | 9 |
| FritchCity | 24 mi | 1.6 |
| Lake Meredith EstatesCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.8 |
| SanfordTown | 26 mi | 0.1 |
| AmarilloCity | 27 mi | 103.6 |
| PampaCity | 27 mi | 9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Panhandle, TX in?
- Panhandle is in Carson County, Texas.
- What is the population of Panhandle, TX?
- About 2,505 people live in Panhandle, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Panhandle?
- Nearby places include White Deer (13 mi), Washburn (16 mi), Claude (17 mi), Groom (18 mi), Skellytown (19 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023