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Asherton

Texas · 1,084 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 $20,237. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 258 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $34,800. The poverty rate of 43.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 59% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

1,084
−19%since 2000
from 1,342 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,327 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 1,643 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
40.4
+30%since 2000
from 31.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
4387521K1K2K1990201020202024Asherton
2024543
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,237
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$10,866
+40%since 2000
from $7,746 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
2.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
43.5%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.433
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$34,800
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$380
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $250 in 2000
US average: $853
19.1%
−59.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
23.3% rent
19.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
23.3%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
40.0%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.7
+84%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.8%(64)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino94.8%(1,272)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.9%(160)
2010
White, non-Hispanic6.3%(68)
Black0.6%(7)
Hispanic / Latino92.9%(1,007)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.2%(176)
16
+36%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
52.1%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 53.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
1.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

32.0 min
+81%since 2000
from 17.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
78.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
14.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
3.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
1.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
3.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
17.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

26.6%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
13.3%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

47.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
52.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
12.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
8.1%
−39.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Asherton, Texas?

Asherton, Texas has about 1,084 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Asherton, Texas?

The typical household in Asherton, Texas earns about $20,237 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 $34,800, and the typical rent is about $380 a month.

How educated are people in Asherton, Texas?

About 8.8% 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 43.5% 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 505 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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

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