Muleshoe, TX Demographics

A map of Muleshoe's Population by Race

Race	2024 Pop	2020 Pop	2024 %	2020 %
Hispanic	4,081	3,706	72.0%	71.8%
White	1,354	1,321	23.9%	25.6%
Multiracial	189	46	3.3%	0.9%
Black	43	42	0.8%	0.8%
Asian	0	8	0.0%	0.2%
Native American/Other	0	37	0.0%	0.7%

Muleshoe, Texas has an estimated population of 5,667, an increase from the 5,160 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 72.0% Hispanic, 23.9% White, 3.3% Multiracial, 0.8% Black, 0.0% Asian, and 0.0% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Muleshoe, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Muleshoe is about as racially diverse as it was in 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 Muleshoe, that probability was 41.8% in 2020 and 42.3% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Muleshoe is ranked the 401st 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). Muleshoe was ranked the 402nd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Muleshoe's White Population

1,354 residents of Muleshoe, or 23.9% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Muleshoe is significantly lower than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Muleshoe ranks 1359th statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muleshoe's White population has grown by an estimated 2.5%. White residents' share of Muleshoe's population has decreased from 25.6% to 23.9%.

Muleshoe is more White than neighboring Bovina (6.9% White). Muleshoe is less White than neighboring Sudan (43.8% White), Earth (29.1% White), Farwell (43.3% White), and Texico (31.6% White).

Muleshoe's Black Population

43 residents of Muleshoe, or 0.8% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Muleshoe is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Muleshoe ranks 1063rd statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muleshoe's Black population has grown by an estimated 2.4%. Black residents' share of Muleshoe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.8%.

Muleshoe is more Black than neighboring Sudan (0.7% Black), and Bovina (0% Black). Muleshoe is less Black than neighboring Earth (5.4% Black), and Texico (4.2% Black).

Muleshoe's Asian Population

0 residents of Muleshoe, or 0.0% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Muleshoe is lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Muleshoe ranks 1185th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muleshoe's Asian population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Asian residents' share of Muleshoe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.0%.

Muleshoe's Hispanic Population

4,081 residents of Muleshoe, or 72.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Muleshoe is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Muleshoe ranks 435th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muleshoe's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 10.1%. Hispanic residents' share of Muleshoe's population has remained roughly unchanged at 72.0%.

Muleshoe is more Hispanic than neighboring Sudan (54.5% Hispanic), Earth (64.2% Hispanic), Farwell (53.3% Hispanic), and Texico (60.4% Hispanic). Muleshoe is less Hispanic than neighboring Bovina (92.3% Hispanic).

Muleshoe's Native American/Other Population

0 residents of Muleshoe, or 0.0% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Muleshoe is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Muleshoe ranks 784th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muleshoe's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 100.0%. Native American/Other residents' share of Muleshoe's population has decreased from 0.7% to 0.0%.

Muleshoe is less Native American/Other than neighboring Earth (0.6% Native American/Other).

Muleshoe's Multiracial Population

189 residents of Muleshoe, or 3.3% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Muleshoe is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Muleshoe ranks 1479th statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Muleshoe's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 310.9%. Multiracial residents' share of Muleshoe's population has increased from 0.9% to 3.3%.

Muleshoe is more Multiracial than neighboring Sudan (1% Multiracial), Earth (0.6% Multiracial), Bovina (0.8% Multiracial), and Farwell (2.6% Multiracial). Muleshoe is less Multiracial than neighboring Texico (3.7% 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.