Arp Authority

Arp is a middle-income small town of 1,111 with home prices 2.7× below the Texas median.

Arp, Texas

Arp is one of the smaller incorporated places in Deaf Smith County, Texas, with a population of 1,111. Median household income is $72,500.

Definition and scope

Located in Deaf Smith County, Texas, Arp operates within Texas's county-municipal framework. Local services and ordinances are coordinated through county and state-level agencies. The city operates within Congressional District 1 and is part of the Hereford, TX metropolitan area.

Who lives here

Arp has approximately 1,111 residents. The median age is 36.6 years. Roughly 81% of housing units are owner-occupied. The median home value is $106,100.

Demographic composition (Census 2023 ACS5):

• White (non-Hispanic): 84.1%
• Black or African American: 2.8%
• Hispanic or Latino: 3.2%
• Asian: 0.2%

Economy and earnings

Median household income in Arp is $72,500. Poverty rate stands at 9.8%. Unemployment rate at last release was 6.0%. Educational attainment: 15.0% of residents 25 and over hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

Public services and infrastructure

Available public services on file for Arp:

• Public schools: 3
• Public libraries: 1
• Fire stations: 3
• Police stations: 3
• Hospitals: 1

Getting around

The nearest commercial airport serving Arp is Oaks Airport. Federal court business routes through Smith County Courthouse. Amtrak service is available at Longview, Texas.

Geography and climate

Elevation here is 488 feet. The USDA plant hardiness zone is 8b.

References

• Texas State Authority — state-level reference for Texas.
• U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates — population, income, demographic data.
• Authority Network America — federal- and network-level reference.