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Tulia, Texas
Tulia, city, in Swisher County, Texas. Tulia had 4,242 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, down 5.3% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 4,473 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 4,422 (±18). GEOID 4873868.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
4,242
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 4,473 · ACS 2020-2024: 4,422 ±18
Median household income
$32,288
±$12,011 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$81,100
±$12,312 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$771
±$86 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Tulia and what county is it in?
Tulia is a city in Swisher County, Texas. It covers 3.6 square miles of land, 1,258 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 Tulia, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 4,242 people lived in Tulia on July 1, 2025, down 5.3% since 2020, while Texas grew 8.8%. The 2020 Census counted 4,473 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 4,422 (±18).
| Measure | Tulia | Swisher County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 4,422 ±18 | 6,937 | −268 |
| Households | 1,519 ±171 | 2,383 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.68 ±0.26 | 2.64 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 1,800 ±122 | 3,029 | no clear change |
Tulia's population since 2000
From 5,117 in 2000 to 4,242 in 2025: down 17.1%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Tulia 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 Tulia?
The median resident of Tulia is 36.1 years old; 23.5% are under 18 and 16.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 51.6%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 33.8%.
| Measure | Tulia | Swisher County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 36.1 ±2.7 | 36.4 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.5% ±3.0 pts | 23.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 16.7% ±2.6 pts | 16.2% | – |
| Male | 57.3% ±4.6 pts | 56.8% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 51.6% ±4.0 pts | 46.3% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 33.8% ±4.4 pts | 41.5% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 9.6% ±2.8 pts | 7.7% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.8% ±1.4 pts | 0.6% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 2.6% ±1.8 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.7% ±2.2 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 3.0% ±2.3 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 23.2% ±7.8 pts | 24.5% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.0% ±2.3 pts | 3.5% | – |
| With a disability | 17.0% ±3.3 pts | 14.9% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 23.0% ±6.8 pts | 23.3% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 80.8% ±6.1 pts | 79.9% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.5% ±5.1 pts | 15.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.9% ±1.5 pts | 3.4% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 88.7% ±4.4 pts | 86.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 1.3% | – |
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 Tulia earn?
Half of Tulia's 1,519 households earn less than $32,288 a year (±$12,011), against $36,165 in Swisher County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $39,680 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 31.9% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tulia | Swisher County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $32,288 ±$12,011 | $36,165 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $60,511 ±$13,908 | $62,124 | – |
| Per capita income | $21,866 ±$4,606 | $22,512 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 31.9% ±9.4 pts | 30.1% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 40.6% ±15.9 pts | 36.1% | no clear change |
| Households receiving SNAP | 17.6% ±6.0 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 84.9% ±6.4 pts | 85.3% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 68.9% ±7.4 pts | 73.1% | – |
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 Tulia?
Owners occupy 56.5% of Tulia's occupied homes and renters 43.5%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $81,100 by its owner (±$12,312). The median renter pays $771 a month including utilities, and 45.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tulia | Swisher County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $81,100 ±$12,312 | $86,300 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $771 ±$86 | $783 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 45.5% ±16.9 pts | 44.0% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,441 ±$248 | $1,485 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 56.5% ±8.9 pts | 66.4% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 43.5% ±8.9 pts | 33.6% | – |
| Housing units | 1,800 ±122 | 3,029 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±5.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 22.5% ±11.8 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 84.4% ±6.6 pts | 85.2% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.8% ±2.1 pts | 5.2% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 0.0% ±2.7 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 5.3% ±4.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 20.9% ±8.1 pts | 17.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 8.6% ±4.7 pts | 6.1% | – |
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 Tulia building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Tulia in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
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 Tulia work and get to work?
83.2% of Tulia's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 20.2 minutes.
| Measure | Tulia | Swisher County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 56.1% ±6.5 pts | 52.5% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 4.2% ±4.8 pts | 4.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 83.2% ±8.2 pts | 81.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 14.8% ±7.6 pts | 13.9% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±2.6 pts | 0.3% | – |
| Worked from home | 0.5% ±1.0 pts | 2.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 20.2 min ±3.9 | 20.7 min | no clear change |
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 Tulia?
1 census tract lies mostly in Tulia, and 1 more reaches into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 9503Swisher County | 4,257 | $34,500 |
| Tract 9502Swisher County | 1,689 | $55,446 |
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 Tulia) · Census block assignment files
How does Tulia compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Tulia is the 5,360th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 423rd-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Tulia ranks 921st 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 | 423rd | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 750th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 407th | 979 |
| Median household income | 921st | 933 |
| Per capita income | 852nd | 978 |
| Median home value | 883rd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 752nd | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 53rd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 624th | 877 |
| Median age | 517th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 825th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 772nd | 976 |
Tulia's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Tulia 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 Tulia?
16 of the 57 figures for Tulia 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 Tulia 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 Tulia.