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Spur, TX
City in Dickens County, Texas.
Population
779
Land area
1.6sq mi
People per sq mi
486
ZIP codes
0
Spur and its ZIP codes
Spur at a glance
- Spur is about 4.2 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $40,000 a year, 49% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $53,500 (81% below Texas) and median rent is $715 a month.
Local data for Spur, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Spur, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$40,000
Poverty rate
21.5%
Median home value
$53,500
Median rent
$715/mo
Homeownership
75.7%
Bachelor's or higher
14.3%
Median age
44.7
Average commute
21.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (333), Scottish Americans (33), Irish Americans (22).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Dickens County. PPP loans are for Spur.
Unemployment rate
3.3%
Aug 2026, -0.9 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,783
530 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,692
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$19.2M
FY 2026, $10,865 per person
How people get to work
Spur, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone77.7%
- Carpooled15.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked5.9%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home1.4%
Average one-way commute: 21.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Spur, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
440
Countywide, mostly hail
July high / Jan low
95° / 27°F
22.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Spur, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
38.7%
U.S. 33.3% +5.4 pts
Diabetes
17.2%
U.S. 12.1% +5.1 pts
Smoking
14.9%
U.S. 12.8% +2.1 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
19.8%
U.S. 11.1% +8.7 pts
Cities near Spur
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DickensCity | 11 mi | 1 |
| GirardCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
| JaytonCity | 22 mi | 1.7 |
| CrosbytonCity | 25 mi | 2.1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Spur, TX in?
- Spur is in Dickens County, Texas.
- What is the population of Spur, TX?
- About 779 people live in Spur, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Spur?
- Nearby places include Dickens (11 mi), Girard (14 mi), Jayton (22 mi), Crosbyton (25 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023