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Tulia, TX
City in Swisher County, Texas.
Population
4,422
Land area
3.6sq mi
People per sq mi
1,243
ZIP codes
0
Tulia and its ZIP codes
Tulia at a glance
- Tulia is about 11 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $32,288, 59% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $81,100 (71% below Texas) and median rent is $771 a month.
Local data for Tulia, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Tulia, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$32,288
Poverty rate
31.9%
Median home value
$81,100
Median rent
$771/mo
Homeownership
56.5%
Bachelor's or higher
15.5%
Median age
36.1
Average commute
20.2 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,830), German Americans (300), Irish Americans (128).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Swisher County. PPP loans are for Tulia.
Unemployment rate
4.5%
Aug 2026, -0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,715
1,790 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$81,571
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$52.68M
FY 2026, $7,558 per person
How people get to work
Tulia, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone83.2%
- Carpooled14.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.5%
- Worked from home0.5%
Average one-way commute: 20.2 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Tulia, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
615
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
12
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
91° / 23°F
20.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Tulia, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
40.9%
U.S. 33.3% +7.6 pts
Diabetes
16.9%
U.S. 12.1% +4.8 pts
Smoking
17.1%
U.S. 12.8% +4.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
28.0%
U.S. 11.1% +16.9 pts
Cities near Tulia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| KressCity | 12 mi | 0.6 |
| HappyTown | 15 mi | 1.1 |
| NazarethCity | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| EdmonsonTown | 19 mi | 0.4 |
| HartCity | 23 mi | 0.7 |
| Seth WardCensus-designated place | 23 mi | 2.3 |
| PlainviewCity | 24 mi | 13.9 |
| SilvertonCity | 27 mi | 1 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Tulia, TX in?
- Tulia is in Swisher County, Texas.
- What is the population of Tulia, TX?
- About 4,422 people live in Tulia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Tulia?
- Nearby places include Kress (12 mi), Happy (15 mi), Nazareth (19 mi), Edmonson (19 mi), Hart (23 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023