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Bangs

Texas · 1,540 residents · 1.496 sq mi
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Bangs has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,313. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $66,800. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
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
1,540
−5%since 2000
from 1,620 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,029 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,083 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+9%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Bangs
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,313
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,690 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,955
+47%since 2000
from $14,216 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.5%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.1%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information11.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,800
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$604
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
69.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 68.2% in 2000
31.0% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+4%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.2%(1,316)
Black4.4%(72)
Hispanic / Latino12.7%(206)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.5%(607)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(1,104)
Black3.2%(50)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(298)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other6.2%(95)
Diversity Score56.6%(871)
Diversity Score
57
+51%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 67.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+88%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2011
from 0.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.4%
−31.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.5%
−52.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bangs, Texas?

Bangs, Texas has about 1,540 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bangs, Texas?

The typical household in Bangs, Texas earns about $42,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bangs, Texas expensive?

In Bangs, Texas, the median home is worth about $66,800, and the typical rent is about $604 a month.

How educated are people in Bangs, Texas?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Bangs, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bangs, Texas?

About 16.1% of people in Bangs, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Bangs, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Bangs, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 14 residents, a change of about -1 percent over that period.

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