Muleshoe, Texas
City · Population 5,218 · #375 in Texas
About Muleshoe
Set in the northwestern part of Texas, Muleshoe is a close-knit town with an estimated population of 5,218.
Officially, Muleshoe is an incorporated city with its own municipal government. The community covers 3.43 square miles, giving it a balanced suburban layout with room to breathe at roughly 1,521 residents per square mile.
📰 Muleshoe News Today
- Sherry Jan Pierce Obituary | Ellis Funeral Home | Muleshoe, TX Tribute Archive · Aug 14
- Sandra Rosalind Chitwood Obituary May 13, 2026 Wade Funeral Home & Crematory · Jun 8
- Curry County jury convicts Muleshoe man on child sexual abuse charge newschannel10.com · Jul 28
- Texas DPS IDs Muleshoe woman killed in Bailey County crash - Lubbock Avalanche-Journal Lubbock Avalanche-Journal · May 26
- Woman killed in rollover in Bailey County early Saturday morning KCBD · May 26
Live headlines via Google News — updates through the day.
What Makes Muleshoe Unique
- The only place in America named Muleshoe — a truly one-of-a-kind name among 32,000+ US communities.
- Positioned in northwestern Texas, convenient to the region's corridors and crossings.
- Part of the fabric of Texas — one of 1,863 recognized communities statewide.
Why People Love It Here
- The sweet spot: real amenities without big-city congestion.
- Local businesses and schools anchored by a stable resident base of 5,218.
- Well connected: 3+ neighboring communities within 21 miles.
🍽️ Where to Eat in Muleshoe
- Leal's — mexican
Local spots mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🎡 Fun Things to Do
- Muleshoe Museum · Museum
- Mulleshoe Heritage Center · Museum
Attractions mapped by the OpenStreetMap community.
🏞️ Parks & Outdoors in Muleshoe
Parks mapped by the OpenStreetMap community · "reviews" opens each park's live Google reviews.
🏫 Schools in Muleshoe
- DILLMAN EL
- LAZBUDDIE SCHOOL
- MARY DESHAZO EL
- MULESHOE H S
- WATSON J H
Public schools, U.S. Dept. of Education (NCES) 2023–24 directory.
🏥 Hospitals & Healthcare
- Muleshoe Area Medical Center · 24/7 ER · Critical Access Hospitals
Medicare-registered hospitals with official CMS star ratings.
⚡ Quick Facts
StateTexas
TypeCity
Population (2024)5,218
Rank in state#375 of 1,224
Land area3.43 sq mi
Density1,521/sq mi
Coordinates34.2292, -102.7284