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Blessing

Texas · 418 residents · 2.031 sq mi
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Blessing has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,313. Population has fallen 51% since 2000, a loss of 443 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $138,100. At a median age of 30.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
418
−51%since 2000
from 861 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
206 / sq mi
−51%since 2000
from 424 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.0
−7%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1434607781K1K2000201020202024Blessing
2024418
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$51,313
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,989 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,520
+187%since 2000
from $10,980 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−24.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.136
−70%since 2010
from 0.459 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade100%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$138,100
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−31.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
2.7
+27%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47%(405)
Black5.9%(51)
Hispanic / Latino46.1%(397)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.3%(597)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(267)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino36.1%(151)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.7%(241)
Diversity Score
58
−17%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
44.3%
−25.1 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−56.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
77.8%
+25.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
22.2%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.9%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
48.1%
+31.3 ptssince 2012
from 16.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−62.0 ptssince 2013
from 62.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
78.4%
+14.6 ptssince 2017
from 63.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
63.9%
+9.1 ptssince 2016
from 54.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
36.1%
−9.1 ptssince 2016
from 45.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blessing, Texas?

Blessing, Texas has about 418 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blessing, Texas?

The typical household in Blessing, Texas earns about $51,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blessing, Texas expensive?

In Blessing, Texas, the median home is worth about $138,100.

How educated are people in Blessing, Texas?

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

What is the poverty rate in Blessing, Texas?

About 0.0% of people in Blessing, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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