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Amargosa

Texas · 60 residents · 1.34 sq mi
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With 60 people, Amargosa is a city in Texas. This skews young, with a median age of 9.1. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Owners hold 100% of the housing stock. There are 153 fewer people here than in 2023. Poverty is uncommon here, at 0.0% of locals.

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

60
−72%since 2023
from 213 in 2023
2010 – 2024
45 / sq mi
−72%since 2023
from 159 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
9.1
−80%since 2023
from 46.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.34 sq mi
Population, 20102024
0100200300400201020202024Amargosa
202460
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 511.7%(7)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 953.3%(32)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3420%(12)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 540%(0)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7415%(9)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+91.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

100.0%
+91.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
0.0% rent
80.7%
+55.9 ptssince 2023
from 24.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
2.86 people
+47%since 2023
from 1.95 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic15.5%(33)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino84.5%(180)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(60)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
−100%since 2023
from 33 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican85%(51)
Cuban15%(9)
Section 05

Education

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%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
57.1%
+19.6 ptssince 2023
from 37.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

51.7%
−44.1 ptssince 2023
from 95.8% in 2023
48.3%
+44.1 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
15.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
−51.2 ptssince 2023
from 51.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−91.5 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
100.0%
+91.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.3% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
83.0%
+67.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
17.0%
−67.5 ptssince 2023
from 84.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married100%(21)
Married0%(0)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married0%(0)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

0.0%
−91.5 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
20.0%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
0.0%
US average: 13.8%
15.0%
US average: 18.4%
65.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
20.0%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
80.0%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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

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