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Clarendon, Texas
Clarendon, city, in Donley County, Texas. Clarendon had 1,860 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 1.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,877 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 1,859 (±162). GEOID 4815112.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
1,860
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,877 · ACS 2020-2024: 1,859 ±162
Median household income
$57,250
±$13,274 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$103,300
±$25,329 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$798
±$275 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Clarendon and what county is it in?
Clarendon is a city in Donley County, Texas. It covers 3.0 square miles of land, 627 residents per square mile in 2020.
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Clarendon, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 1,860 people lived in Clarendon on July 1, 2025, down 1.1% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 1,877 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 1,859 (±162).
| Measure | Clarendon | Donley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 1,859 ±162 | 3,257 | no clear change |
| Households | 633 ±111 | 1,180 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.32 ±0.27 | 2.41 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 820 ±91 | 1,951 | no clear change |
Clarendon's population since 2000
From 1,974 in 2000 to 1,860 in 2025: down 5.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Clarendon as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Clarendon?
The median resident of Clarendon is 27.8 years old; 20.0% are under 18 and 22.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 72.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 15.1%.
| Measure | Clarendon | Donley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 27.8 ±5.8 | 40.7 | −8.7 |
| Under 18 years | 20.0% ±3.2 pts | 17.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 22.5% ±5.1 pts | 25.1% | – |
| Male | 46.6% ±3.7 pts | 47.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 15.1% ±4.0 pts | 12.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 72.4% ±4.9 pts | 77.4% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.0% ±3.4 pts | 5.2% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 3.1% ±2.9 pts | 2.5% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.6 pts | 1.6% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 5.2% ±3.9 pts | 4.9% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 9.7% ±5.3 pts | 10.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 5.9% ±4.1 pts | 6.0% | – |
| With a disability | 5.6% ±2.5 pts | 8.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.4% ±6.5 pts | 17.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 86.3% ±6.5 pts | 86.7% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 17.7% ±7.6 pts | 16.6% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.7% ±3.4 pts | 5.9% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 80.9% ±6.0 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 4.2% ±3.1 pts | 3.3% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Clarendon earn?
Half of Clarendon's 633 households earn less than $57,250 a year (±$13,274), against $58,750 in Donley County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $49,833 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.0% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clarendon | Donley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $57,250 ±$13,274 | $58,750 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $64,459 ±$10,489 | $72,263 | – |
| Per capita income | $22,004 ±$3,071 | $28,379 | −$5,364 |
| People below the poverty line | 9.0% ±5.1 pts | 7.9% | −10.1 pts |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 2.4% ±4.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 5.7% ±5.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 88.2% ±6.2 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 71.6% ±10.0 pts | 75.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Clarendon?
Owners occupy 61.3% of Clarendon's occupied homes and renters 38.7%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $103,300 by its owner (±$25,329). The median renter pays $798 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Clarendon | Donley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $103,300 ±$25,329 | $96,400 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $798 ±$275 | $780 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 25.1% ±19.4 pts | 22.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,093 ±$703 | $1,563 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.3% ±10.2 pts | 74.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.7% ±10.2 pts | 25.2% | – |
| Housing units | 820 ±91 | 1,951 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 5.3% ±5.1 pts | 3.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.3% ±7.0 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 76.1% ±7.4 pts | 76.6% | – |
| Mobile homes | 6.2% ±3.9 pts | 14.1% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±5.9 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 6.7% ±3.7 pts | 6.9% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 21.3% ±6.6 pts | 17.1% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 4.6% ±3.6 pts | 3.2% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Clarendon building?
Clarendon last reported building permits to the Census Bureau for 2022.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Clarendon work and get to work?
60.9% of Clarendon's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 13.6 minutes.
| Measure | Clarendon | Donley County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 44.0% ±6.6 pts | 52.0% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.0% ±2.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 60.9% ±11.5 pts | 70.4% | – |
| Carpooled | 22.3% ±10.9 pts | 16.3% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±7.2 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 5.4% ±5.3 pts | 3.1% | – |
| Worked from home | 10.3% ±7.2 pts | 9.6% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 13.6 min ±3.0 | 19.4 min | −5.8 min |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Clarendon?
1 census tract lies mostly in Clarendon, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9502Donley County | 1,974 | $58,512 |
| Tract 9503Donley County | 1,283 | $58,967 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Clarendon) · Census block assignment files
How does Clarendon compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Clarendon is the 7,932nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 634th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Clarendon ranks 631st of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 634th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 633rd | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 759th | 979 |
| Median household income | 631st | 933 |
| Per capita income | 847th | 978 |
| Median home value | 800th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 729th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 556th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 548th | 877 |
| Median age | 920th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 734th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 953rd | 976 |
Clarendon's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Clarendon with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Clarendon?
20 of the 57 figures for Clarendon on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Clarendon are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Clarendon.