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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Abernathy

Texas · 2,866 residents · 3.202 sq mi
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Abernathy has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $24,507. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,866
+1%vs 2000
vs 2,839 in 2000
1990 – 2025
895 / sq mi
+1%vs 2000
vs 887 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
30.0
−15%vs 2000
vs 35.4 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$24,507
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,377 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,585
−38%vs 2000
vs $13,919 in 2000
US average: $14,340
18.3%
+9.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$300
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $378 in 2000
US average: $450
75.9%
+3.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.7% in 2000
24.1% rent
1.5
+2%vs 2000
vs 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(1,514)
Black2.4%(68)
Hispanic / Latino43.1%(1,225)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.9%(1,843)
1990
White, non-Hispanic69.9%(2,003)
Black0.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino48.8%(1,398)
Asian0%(0)
Other29.4%(843)
Diversity Score79.1%(2,267)
79
+22%vs 2000
vs 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
−1.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
67.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 67.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
1.2%
−1.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.0% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.9 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Abernathy, Texas?

Abernathy, Texas has about 2,866 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Abernathy, Texas?

The typical household in Abernathy, Texas earns about $24,507 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Abernathy, Texas expensive?

In Abernathy, Texas, the median home is worth about $36,200, and the typical rent is about $300 a month.

How educated are people in Abernathy, Texas?

About 8.4% of adults age 25 and over in Abernathy, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Abernathy, Texas?

About 18.3% of people in Abernathy, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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