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Dalhart is the county seat of Dallam County in the U.S. state of Texas. The population was 7,237 at the 2000 census. Founded in 1901, Dalhart is named for its location on the border of Dallam and Hartley counties. The city of Dalhart is known by many Texans as a gateway to the Colorado Rockies. The city's position in the northwestern corner of the Texas panhandle, makes it a pivotal resting place for weary travelers coming from and going to the mountain range. The town is also known as the XIT City, due to its relationship with the historic XIT Ranch. The ranch was a 3,000,000 acre plot of land traded in exchange for the construction of the Texas State Capitol. The ranch was dissolved in 1912, but the history of the ranch is celebrated with the city's XIT Rodeo and Reunion. Held annually on the first Thursday through Sunday of August, the event includes the world's largest free barbecue, junior and PRCA rodeo events, three nights of live music and a variety of other events to...more

Dalhart's economy is centered around agribusiness, including farming, ranching, feedlot operations, large scale pig farms, and, more recently, relocated California dairies. The construction of a cheese processing plant near the city by California based Hilmar Cheese Company will add an estimated 300 jobs to the local economy and require additional dairies to meet the daily needs of the plant. Dalhart is also home to a state prison facility.

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Among the most common occupations in Dalhart are Management, professional, and related occupations, 28%. Sales and office occupations, 21%. and Service occupations, 18%. Approximately 69 percent of workers in Dalhart, Texas work for companies, 15 percent work for the government and 11 percent are self-employed.

The leading industries in Dalhart, Texas are Agriculture, forestry, fishing and hunting, and mining, 17%; Educational, health and social services, 14%; and Retail trade, 10%. Simply Hired's Dalhart job listings indicate that the following industries in Dalhart are hiring the most workers: Clinics & Outpatient Services, Substance Abuse Facilities, Reproductive Health Clinics, Residential Care and Groceries Wholesalers.

According to government data, the average salary for jobs in Dalhart, Texas is $24,710, and the median income of households in Dalhart was $30,897.

Dalhart has an unemployment rate of 4.0%, compared the national average of 5.8%.

According to our Dalhart Trends data, the number of Dalhart, Texas jobs has decreased by 61% since April 2008.

Population of Dalhart Total population 7,237 Male 48.72% Female 51.28% Median age 33.8     Dalhart Housing Owner-occupied homes 70.2% Median cost of a home $62,400 Median mortgage payment $505 Renter-occupied homes 29.8% Vacant housing 10.4% Median monthly rent $452     Average Income Median for all male full-time $29,521 Median for all female full-time $19,899     Household Income Less than $10,000 13% $10,000 to $14,999 9% $15,000 to $24,999 15% $25,000 to $34,999 18% $35,000 to $49,999 15% $50,000 to $74,999 19% $75,000 to $99,999 5% $100,000 to $149,999 4% $150,000 to $199,999 2% $200,000 or more 1%

Education Less than 9th grade 10% 9th to 12th grade, no diploma 17% High school graduate 33% Some college, no degree 21% Associate's degree 5% Bachelor's degree 11% Graduate degree 4%     Marital Status Never married 18% Currently married 62% Separated 3% Widowed 8% Divorced 9%     Race White 87% Black or African American 1% Asian 0% Other 11%     Dalhart Commute Carpool 13.6% Public transportation 0.4% Average travel time 14 minutes

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