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Population
3,165
U.S. Census Population Estimates Program · 2025
Elevation
3,617 ft
USGS GNIS community points and 3DEP elevation · GNIS 2026-07-06; USGS 3DEP sampled 2026-07-23
Median Home Value
$82,200
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Rent
$816/mo
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
Median Income
$45,346
U.S. Census American Community Survey 5-Year · 2024
General Quality
Overall rating out of 100

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OverallBest places in TexasPopulation rankingHighest population places in TexasNearest larger communityDumas, Texas13 miles away · 14,862 residents.

About Cactus

Sitting along U.S. 287 in the Texas Panhandle, Cactus is a small, hardworking community about 13 miles north of Dumas. The town originally popped up during World War II to house factory workers, even inspiring a classic Waylon Jennings song along the way. Today, it remains a quiet place shaped by local industry, where residents enjoy a close-knit feel while keeping the bigger stores, restaurants, and everyday amenities of Dumas just a short drive down the highway.

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Lower FEMA County Hurricane Risk IndexA+100.0ratingLow State Income TaxA+100.0ratingBright SkiesA96.3rating

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