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Amargosa

Texas · 60 residents · 1.336 sq mi
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Population has fallen 72% since 2023, a loss of 153 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. At a median age of 9.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 9.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
60
−72%since 2023
from 213 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
45 / sq mi
−72%since 2023
from 159 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
9.1
−80%since 2023
from 46.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
0100200300400201020202024Amargosa
202460
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+91.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.066
−13%since 2023
from 0.076 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information100%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+91.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
80.7%
+55.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic15.5%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino84.5%(180)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.7%(70)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2023
from 33 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+50.5 ptssince 2023
from 49.5% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+19.6 ptssince 2023
from 37.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−44.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
Female
48.3%
+44.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
Foreign born
15.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
0.0%
−51.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−91.5 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+91.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.0%
+67.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.0%
−67.5 ptssince 2023
from 84.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amargosa, Texas?

Amargosa, Texas has about 60 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Amargosa, Texas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Amargosa, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Amargosa, Texas?

About 0.0% of people in Amargosa, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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