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Amargosa

Texas · 305 residents · 1.336 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2019. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 31.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Younger
median age 31.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
92% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
305
+2%since 2019
from 299 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
228 / sq mi
+2%since 2019
from 224 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
31.5
+2%since 2019
from 30.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
0100200300400201020202024Amargosa
202460
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$20,617
−10%since 2019
from $22,972 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2019
from 19.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade25.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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
$44,500
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
91.8%
+32.0 ptssince 2019
from 59.8% in 2019
8.2% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic28.4%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino71.6%(214)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.9%(152)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(10)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino96.1%(293)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.5%(29)
Diversity Score
10
−81%since 2019
from 51 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2019
from 16.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
49.4%
−13.8 ptssince 2019
from 63.2% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+4%since 2019
from 26.7 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2019
from 46.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
10.7%
−18.8 ptssince 2019
from 29.5% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
78.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 77.9% in 2019
Female
21.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 22.1% in 2019
Foreign born
15.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 19.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
59.6%
+7.4 ptssince 2019
from 52.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Amargosa, Texas?

Amargosa, Texas has about 305 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Amargosa, Texas expensive?

In Amargosa, Texas, the median home is worth about $44,500.

How educated are people in Amargosa, Texas?

About 6.0% 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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