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Texas

U.S. State
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2021). American Community Survey (ACS) 5‑year estimates.

Demographics

28,862,581 Population
261,268.22 Square Miles
110.47 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
35 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
25.8%
18 to 34
24.17%
35 to 64
37.48%
65 and Over
12.54%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
49.89%
Female
50.11%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
16.99%
Native
83.01%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
26.54%
2000 to 2009
25.77%
1990 to 1999
21.48%
Before 1990
26.21%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
15.18%
High School Grad or Higher
84.82%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
31.53%
School Dropout Rate
In School
95.65%
Dropped Out
4.35%
*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
64.89%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$34,255
Median Household Income
$67,321
Gini Index
0.48
Unemployment Rate
Employed
94.64%
Unemployed
5.36%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
14.03%
Population Under 18
Poverty
19.61%
Non-poverty
80.39%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
11.04%
Non-poverty
88.96%

Transportation to Work

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

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
17.58%
With Health Insurance Coverage
82.42%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.76
Number of Households
10,239,341
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
48.32%
Married
51.68%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
35.88%
Now Married
52.9%
Widowed
2.25%
Divorced
8.97%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
30.37%
Now Married
50.47%
Widowed
7.42%
Divorced
11.74%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.65%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
11,433,880
Occupancy Status
Occupied
89.55%
Vacant
10.45%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
62.42%
Renter Occupied
37.58%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
26.86%
For Sale
7.12%
Other
66.02%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1988
Types of Structures
Single Unit
67.69%
Multi Unit
25.28%
Mobile Home
6.84%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.2%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
56.96%
Without Mortgage
43.04%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$202,600
Median Gross Rent
$1,146
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
14.86%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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