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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Avery

Texas · 462 residents · 0.95 sq mi
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Avery has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,146. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $27,200. With a median age of 42.8, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 47% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
462
+11%since 1990
from 416 in 1990
1990 – 2025
Median age
42.8
+7%since 1990
from 40.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3325217108981K1990201020202024Avery
2024575
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2000
Under 56.3%(29)
US avg: 6.8%
5 to 98%(37)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 145.6%(26)
US avg: 7.3%
15 to 195%(23)
US avg: 7.2%
20 to 246.7%(31)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3410.6%(49)
US avg: 14.2%
35 to 4412.1%(56)
US avg: 16%
45 to 5414.3%(66)
US avg: 13.4%
55 to 6410.8%(50)
US avg: 8.6%
65 to 7410.8%(50)
US avg: 6.5%
75 to 847.1%(33)
US avg: 4.4%
85 and over2.6%(12)
US avg: 1.5%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$21,146
+15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $13,958 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,180
+55%since 1990
from $8,488 in 1990
US average: $21,522
Poverty rate
21.5%
−4.5 ptssince 1990
from 26.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$27,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$287
+30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $167 in 1990
US average: $602
Owner-occupied
68.1%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 70.3% in 1990
31.9% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic99.3%(413)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.5%(2)
Asian0%(0)
2000
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(444)
Black1.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino0.4%(2)
Asian0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican0.7%(4)
Ancestry
American24.3%(140)
Irish8.9%(51)
German7.5%(43)
English4%(23)
Welsh2.1%(12)
Italian1.4%(8)
Russian0.9%(5)
Dutch0.7%(4)
Scottish0.3%(2)
Norwegian0.2%(1)
RANKED:Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest English population · Largest Welsh population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 5.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
52.0%
−0.3 ptssince 1990
from 52.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
−19%since 1990
from 29.1 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status
Men 15+
Never married26.3%(44)
Married61.7%(103)
Widowed2.4%(4)
Divorced9.6%(16)
Women 15+
Never married8.2%(16)
Married49.5%(96)
Widowed29.4%(57)
Divorced12.9%(25)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2000
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avery, Texas?

Avery, Texas has about 462 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Avery, Texas?

The typical household in Avery, Texas earns about $21,146 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avery, Texas expensive?

In Avery, Texas, the median home is worth about $27,200, and the typical rent is about $287 a month.

How educated are people in Avery, Texas?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Avery, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avery, Texas?

About 21.5% of people in Avery, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avery, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Avery, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 46 residents, a change of about 11 percent over that period.

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