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Anton

Texas · 907 residents · 0.727 sq mi
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Anton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,833. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 293 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $52,500. Households here earn about 44% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% 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
907
−24%since 2000
from 1,200 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,248 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 1,651 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.7
+18%since 2000
from 33.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8639941K1K1K1990201020202024Anton
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,833
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,924 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,826
+37%since 2000
from $13,001 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 21.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,500
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$617
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $313 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
23.8% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+34%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(581)
Black5.1%(61)
Hispanic / Latino45.8%(550)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.4%(820)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.6%(368)
Black2.4%(22)
Hispanic / Latino53.7%(487)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(32)
Diversity Score68.4%(621)
Diversity Score
68
Unchangedsince 2000
from 68 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 62.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+42%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
70.6%
−15.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.9%
−11.4 ptssince 2011
from 67.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Female
48.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.2%
−56.3 ptssince 2013
from 75.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Anton, Texas?

Anton, Texas has about 907 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Anton, Texas?

The typical household in Anton, Texas earns about $35,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Anton, Texas expensive?

In Anton, Texas, the median home is worth about $52,500, and the typical rent is about $617 a month.

How educated are people in Anton, Texas?

About 9.1% of adults age 25 and over in Anton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Anton, Texas?

About 15.5% of people in Anton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Anton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Anton, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 305 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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