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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Asherton

Texas · 1,342 residents · 0.817 sq mi
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Asherton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,417. Population has fallen 16% since 1990, a loss of 247 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $19,100. At a median age of 31.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,342
−16%since 1990
from 1,589 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,643 / sq mi
−16%since 1990
from 1,945 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.1
+2%since 1990
from 30.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4387521K1K2K1990201020202024Asherton
2024543
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,417
+76%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $8,789 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$7,746
+110%since 1990
from $3,685 in 1990
US average: $21,522
35.8%
−14.9 ptssince 1990
from 50.7% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$19,100
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,999 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$250
+27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $150 in 1990
US average: $602
78.7%
−2.0 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
21.3% rent
0.9
−45%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.6%(1,408)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino99.2%(1,577)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score68.9%(1,094)
2000
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(64)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino94.8%(1,272)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score11.9%(160)
12
−83%since 1990
from 69 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

9.5%
+4.8 ptssince 1990
from 4.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
53.3%
+18.1 ptssince 1990
from 35.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.7%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 0.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.7 min
−6%since 1990
from 18.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Asherton, Texas?

Asherton, Texas has about 1,342 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Asherton, Texas?

The typical household in Asherton, Texas earns about $20,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Asherton, Texas expensive?

In Asherton, Texas, the median home is worth about $19,100, and the typical rent is about $250 a month.

How educated are people in Asherton, Texas?

About 9.5% of adults age 25 and over in Asherton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Asherton, Texas?

About 35.8% of people in Asherton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Asherton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Asherton, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 247 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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