Dalhart, TX Demographics

A map of Dalhart's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	4,520	3,938	57.2%	46.6%
White	2,945	4,167	37.3%	49.3%
Multiracial	322	173	4.1%	2.0%
Native American/Other	97	64	1.2%	0.8%
Black	9	76	0.1%	0.9%
Asian	9	29	0.1%	0.3%

Dalhart, Texas has an estimated population of 7,902, a decrease from the 8,447 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 57.2% Hispanic, 37.3% White, 4.1% Multiracial, 1.2% Native American/Other, 0.1% Black, and 0.1% Asian. This demographic dot map shows the population of Dalhart, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Dalhart has become slightly less racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Dalhart, that probability was 53.9% in 2020 and 53.2% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Dalhart is ranked the 319th most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Dalhart was ranked the 295th most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Dalhart's White Population

2,945 residents of Dalhart, or 37.3% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Dalhart is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Dalhart ranks 1022nd statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalhart's White population has declined by an estimated 29.3%. White residents' share of Dalhart's population has decreased from 49.3% to 37.3%.

Dalhart is more White than neighboring Cactus (4.4% White). Dalhart is less White than neighboring Hartley (70.8% White), Channing (71.9% White), Stratford (48.6% White), and Felt (48.7% White).

Dalhart's Black Population

9 residents of Dalhart, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Dalhart is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Dalhart ranks 1027th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalhart's Black population has declined by an estimated 88.2%. Black residents' share of Dalhart's population has decreased from 0.9% to 0.1%.

Dalhart is more Black than neighboring Hartley (0% Black), Channing (0% Black), and Felt (0% Black). Dalhart is less Black than neighboring Cactus (11.1% Black), and Stratford (0.2% Black).

Dalhart's Asian Population

9 residents of Dalhart, or 0.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Dalhart is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Dalhart ranks 953rd statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalhart's Asian population has declined by an estimated 69.0%. Asian residents' share of Dalhart's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.1%.

Dalhart is more Asian than neighboring Hartley (0% Asian), Channing (0% Asian), and Felt (0% Asian). Dalhart is less Asian than neighboring Cactus (2.9% Asian), and Stratford (0.9% Asian).

Dalhart's Hispanic Population

4,520 residents of Dalhart, or 57.2% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Dalhart is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Dalhart ranks 650th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalhart's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 14.8%. Hispanic residents' share of Dalhart's population has increased from 46.6% to 57.2%.

Dalhart is more Hispanic than neighboring Hartley (29.2% Hispanic), Channing (24.4% Hispanic), Stratford (49.7% Hispanic), and Felt (51.3% Hispanic). Dalhart is less Hispanic than neighboring Cactus (80.8% Hispanic).

Dalhart's Native American/Other Population

97 residents of Dalhart, or 1.2% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Dalhart is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Dalhart ranks 723rd statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalhart's Native American/Other population has grown by an estimated 51.6%. Native American/Other residents' share of Dalhart's population has remained roughly unchanged at 1.2%.

Dalhart is more Native American/Other than neighboring Hartley (0% Native American/Other), Channing (0.4% Native American/Other), Cactus (0.5% Native American/Other), Stratford (0% Native American/Other), and Felt (0% Native American/Other).

Dalhart's Multiracial Population

322 residents of Dalhart, or 4.1% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Dalhart is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Dalhart ranks 1220th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Dalhart's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 86.1%. Multiracial residents' share of Dalhart's population has increased from 2.0% to 4.1%.

Dalhart is more Multiracial than neighboring Hartley (0% Multiracial), Channing (3.3% Multiracial), Cactus (0.4% Multiracial), Stratford (0.7% Multiracial), and Felt (0% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.