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Bixby

Texas · 352 residents · 1.571 sq mi
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Bixby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,620. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 35.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 50% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
352
−1%since 2000
from 356 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
224 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.7
+25%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
2404015637248852000201020202024Bixby
2024294
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,620
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $12,639 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,423
+74%since 2000
from $4,852 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 43.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction22%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
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%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$310
−49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $408 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
20.0% rent
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic21.9%(78)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino77%(274)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.6%(155)
2020
White, non-Hispanic8%(28)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino89.8%(316)
Asian0.9%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score20.5%(72)
Diversity Score
21
−53%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
20.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 24.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
36.0%
−36.2 ptssince 2011
from 72.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.3%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
Foreign born
30.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
34.1%
−29.7 ptssince 2013
from 63.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bixby, Texas?

Bixby, Texas has about 352 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bixby, Texas?

The typical household in Bixby, Texas earns about $31,620 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bixby, Texas expensive?

In Bixby, Texas, the typical rent is about $310 a month.

How educated are people in Bixby, Texas?

About 4.9% of adults age 25 and over in Bixby, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bixby, Texas?

About 35.1% of people in Bixby, 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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