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Barrera

Texas · 49 residents · 0.021 sq mi
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Population has fallen 76% since 2023, a loss of 159 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 61.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 73.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 61.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
14% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
49
−76%since 2023
from 208 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
2,333 / sq mi
−76%since 2023
from 9,905 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
61.7
+394%since 2023
from 12.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
091182273364201020202024Barrera
202449
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$8,916
+165%since 2023
from $3,360 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
73.5%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 84.1% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.142
−63%since 2023
from 0.389 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
14.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 17.4% in 2023
85.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(208)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
73.5%
+39.8 ptssince 2023
from 33.7% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
85.7%
+37.6 ptssince 2023
from 48.1% in 2023
Female
14.3%
−37.6 ptssince 2023
from 51.9% in 2023
Foreign born
100.0%
+67.3 ptssince 2023
from 32.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.5%
+10.6 ptssince 2023
from 15.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
73.5%
+39.4 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Barrera, Texas?

Barrera, Texas has about 49 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Barrera, Texas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Barrera, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Barrera, Texas?

About 73.5% of people in Barrera, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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