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Texas

U.S. State
Citation: U.S. Census Bureau (2024). American Community Survey (ACS) 1‑year estimates unless noted otherwise.

Demographics

31,290,831 Population
261,258.63 Square Miles
119.77 People Per Square Mile

Age

Median Age
35.9 years
Population By Age
Under 18 Years
24.47%
18 to 34
24.2%
35 to 64
37.38%
65 and Over
13.95%
Population By Age (Detailed)

Sex, Race & Ethnicity

Sex
Male
49.88%
Female
50.12%
Race & Ethnicity
*Hispanic includes respondents of any race. Other categories are non-Hispanic

Foreign Born and Place of Birth

Nativity
Foreign
18.42%
Native
81.58%
Place of Birth for Foreign Born Population
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population
Year of Entry for Foreign Born Population
2010 or Later
41.29%
2000 to 2009
21.34%
1990 to 1999
17.01%
Before 1990
20.36%
*Universe: Foreign-Born Population

Education

Education Attainment

Less Than High School
13.31%
High School Grad or Higher
86.69%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher
35.16%
School Dropout Rate
In School
95.53%
Dropped Out
4.47%
*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
64.29%
Languages Other Than English Spoken At Home
*Universe: Population 5 Years and Over

Economics

Income

Per Capita Income
$41,614
Median Household Income
$79,721
Gini Index
0.48
Unemployment Rate
Employed
95.17%
Unemployed
4.83%
*Universe: Civilian Population In Labor Force 16+
Household Income
*Universe: Households

Poverty

Persons Below Poverty Level
13.41%
Population Under 18
Poverty
17.9%
Non-poverty
82.1%
Population 65 and Over
Poverty
12.29%
Non-poverty
87.71%

Transportation to Work

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

Health Insurance

No Health Insurance Coverage
16.73%
With Health Insurance Coverage
83.27%
Public vs Private Health Coverage
*Universe: Noninstitutionalized Population

Households

Households

Average Household Size
2.68
Number of Households
11,449,769
Population by Household Type
*Universe: Population in Households

Marital Status

Single
49.21%
Married
50.79%
Marital Status Male
Never Married
37.7%
Now Married
51.97%
Widowed
2.3%
Divorced
8.03%
*Universe: Male Population 15 and Over
Marital Status Female
Never Married
31.91%
Now Married
49.64%
Widowed
7.19%
Divorced
11.26%
*Universe: Female Population 15 and Over

Fertility

Women 15-50 Who Had a Birth During Past Year
5.16%
Women Who Had a Birth During Past Year by Age
*Universe: Women 15-50 Years
Source: (ACS) 5-year estimates

Housing

Units & Occupancy

Number of Housing Units
12,616,736
Occupancy Status
Occupied
90.75%
Vacant
9.25%
*Universe: Housing Units
Occupied Housing Units
Owner Occupied
62.31%
Renter Occupied
37.69%
*Universe: Occupied Housing Units
Vacant Housing Units
For Rent
34.55%
For Sale
8.17%
Other
57.28%
*Universe: Vacant housing units

Housing Unit Structure

Median Year Structure Built
1994
Types of Structures
Single Unit
67.08%
Multi Unit
26.53%
Mobile Home
6.15%
Boat, RV, Van, etc.
0.24%
*Universe: Housing Units
Mortgage Status
With Mortgage
55.49%
Without Mortgage
44.51%
*Universe: Owner Occupied Housing Units
Year Householder Moved Into Unit
*Universe: Population in Occupied Housing Units

House Value

Median Value
$313,200
Median Gross Rent
$1,475
Value of Owner-Occupied Housing Units
*Universe: Owner-occupied Housing Units

Geographical Mobility

Moved Since Previous Year
13.87%
Residence 1 Year Ago
*Universe: Population 1 Year and Over

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