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Poetry town, Texas

U.S. Place
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.

Demographics

1,642 Population
N/A Square Miles
N/A People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
44.7 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
28.56%
18 to 34
11.39%
35 to 64
40.32%
65 and Over
19.73%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
49.21%
Female
50.79%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
1.1%
Native
98.9%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
0%
2000 to 2009
100%
1990 to 1999
0%
Before 1990
0%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
0.85%
High School Grad or Higher
99.15%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
33.02%
School Dropout Rate
In School
100%
Dropped Out
0%
*Universe Civilian Population 16 to 19 Years
Education Attainment for Population 25 and Over
*Universe: Population 25 Years and Over

Language

Population 5 Years and Over Who Speak Only English at Home
92.08%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$39,341
Median Household Income
$95,357
Gini Index
0.39
Unemployment Rate
Employed
94.15%
Unemployed
5.85%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
2.69%
Population Under 18
Poverty
0%
Non-poverty
100%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
4.01%
Non-poverty
95.99%

Transportation to Work

Average Commute to Work
29 minutes
Means of Transportation to Work
*Universe: Workers 16 Years and Over

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
24.79%
With Health Insurance Coverage
75.21%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
3.23
Number of Households
508
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
40.54%
Married
59.47%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
31.08%
Now Married
61.54%
Widowed
3.08%
Divorced
4.31%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
25.42%
Now Married
57.58%
Widowed
8.99%
Divorced
8.01%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
0%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
519
Occupancy Status
Occupied
97.88%
Vacant
2.12%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
95.87%
Renter Occupied
4.13%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
72.73%
For Sale
0%
Other
27.27%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1987
Types of Structures
Single Unit
90.17%
Multi Unit
0.58%
Mobile Home
9.25%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
54.83%
Without Mortgage
45.17%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$367,100
Median Gross Rent
$2,114
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
2.32%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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