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Avinger

Texas · 371 residents · 1.945 sq mi
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Avinger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,344. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 93 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $88,300. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 41% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
371
−20%since 2000
from 464 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
191 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 239 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.8
+20%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2213114024925821990201020202024Avinger
2024351
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,344
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,809 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,784
+52%since 2000
from $11,736 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.5%
−4.8 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade18.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing8.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$88,300
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
70.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.0% in 2000
29.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+58%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.6%(346)
Black22.6%(105)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.7%(221)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.4%(276)
Black13.2%(49)
Hispanic / Latino6.2%(23)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other0.7%(3)
Diversity Score45.4%(168)
Diversity Score
45
−5%since 2000
from 48 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.2%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+104%since 2000
from 13.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.4%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2011
from 18.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
+15.5 ptssince 2011
from 38.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.2%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.8%
−73.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Avinger, Texas?

Avinger, Texas has about 371 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Avinger, Texas?

The typical household in Avinger, Texas earns about $37,344 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Avinger, Texas expensive?

In Avinger, Texas, the median home is worth about $88,300.

How educated are people in Avinger, Texas?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Avinger, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Avinger, Texas?

About 22.5% of people in Avinger, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Avinger, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Avinger, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 91 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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