Muleshoe
City in Bailey County, Texas
Muleshoe is a city in Bailey County, Texas, with 5,160 residents (2020 Census). It sits at 3,793 ft (1,156 m) above sea level. The nearest town is Sudan, 16.2 miles SE.
- 5,160residents (2020 Census)
- 3,793 ftelevation · 1,156 m
- 3.4 sq miland area · 8.8 km²
- 1,511 / sq mipopulation density
- 79347ZIP code
About Muleshoe
Muleshoe is a city in Bailey County, Texas, United States. It was founded in 1913, when the Pecos and Northern Texas Railway built an 88-mile (142 km) line from Farwell, Texas, to Lubbock through northern Bailey County. In 1926, Muleshoe was incorporated. As of the 2020 census, Muleshoe had a population of 5,160. The county seat of Bailey County, it is home to the National Mule Memorial.
The Muleshoe Heritage Center commemorates the importance of ranching to West Texas.
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Living in Muleshoe
- Median household income
- $69,097
- Median home value
- $98,600
- Median rent
- $938/mo
- Median age
- 33.1
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Muleshoe had 5,160 residents in the 2020 Census.
| 2020 Census | 5,160 |
|---|---|
| Density | 1,511 per sq mi (584 per km²) |
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, Decennial Census.
Muleshoe at a glance
| State | Texas (TX) |
|---|---|
| County | Bailey County |
| Type | City |
| Population | 5,160 (2020) |
| Land area | 3.41 sq mi (8.8 km²) |
| Elevation | 3,793 ft (1,156 m) |
| Coordinates | 34.2292° N, 102.7283° W |
| ZIP code | 79347 |
| Official website | city-of-muleshoe.com |
| Census code (GEOID) | 4849968 |
Sources: U.S. Census Bureau (Gazetteer, ZCTA), USGS GNIS, Wikidata.
Towns near Muleshoe
- Sudan16.2 mi SE
- Earth18.2 mi E
- Farwell20.7 mi NW
- Texico, NM21.5 mi NW
- Bovina21.7 mi NW
- Amherst23.4 mi SE
- Springlake24.1 mi E
- Friona28.3 mi N
- Clovis, NM30.3 mi NW
- Littlefield31.1 mi SE
- Dimmitt32.5 mi NE
- Causey, NM33.2 mi SW
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Frequently asked questions about Muleshoe
What county is Muleshoe in?
Muleshoe is in Bailey County, Texas.
What is the population of Muleshoe, TX?
5,160 people lived in Muleshoe at the 2020 Census.
What is the ZIP code of Muleshoe, TX?
The ZIP code of Muleshoe is 79347.
What is the elevation of Muleshoe?
3,793 feet (1,156 m) above sea level.
What towns are near Muleshoe?
Sudan (16.2 mi), Earth (18.2 mi), Farwell (20.7 mi), Texico (21.5 mi), Bovina (21.7 mi).
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