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Agua Dulce

Texas · 3,218 residents · 7.797 sq mi
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Agua Dulce has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,986. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,480 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,100. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 47% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,218
+336%since 2000
from 738 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
413 / sq mi
+336%since 2000
from 95 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.2
+38%since 2000
from 20.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
4851K2K3K4K2000201020202024Agua Dulce
20243K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,986
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $16,696 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,697
+127%since 2000
from $5,604 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
18.3%
+15.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
39.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 41.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance14.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical13.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,100
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$833
+299%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $139 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
19.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
−9%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.2%(31)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino95.1%(702)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.4%(84)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.5%(48)
Black0.2%(6)
Hispanic / Latino97.9%(3,149)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score4.5%(146)
Diversity Score
5
−60%since 2000
from 11 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
59.3%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 54.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
+41%since 2000
from 27.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 88.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 61.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
4.9%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Foreign born
36.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
39.8%
−9.7 ptssince 2013
from 49.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Agua Dulce, Texas?

Agua Dulce, Texas has about 3,218 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Agua Dulce, Texas?

The typical household in Agua Dulce, Texas earns about $33,986 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Agua Dulce, Texas expensive?

In Agua Dulce, Texas, the median home is worth about $66,100, and the typical rent is about $833 a month.

How educated are people in Agua Dulce, Texas?

About 6.2% of adults age 25 and over in Agua Dulce, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Agua Dulce, Texas?

About 39.1% of people in Agua Dulce, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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