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Blessing

Texas · 861 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 $22,989. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value has risen by half since 2009, reaching $48,700. The poverty rate of 24.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 123%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

861
+14%vs 2009
vs 754 in 2009
2000 – 2024
424 / sq mi
+14%vs 2009
vs 371 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
32.1
−18%vs 2009
vs 39.1 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
1434607781K1K2000201020202024Blessing
2024418
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,989
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $23,793 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2024
$10,980
−22%vs 2009
vs $14,026 in 2009
US average: $21,522
24.2%
−16.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 40.2% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$48,700
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $27,200 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$390
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $501 in 2009
US average: $602
75.3%
−9.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 84.3% in 2009
24.7% rent
2.1
+85%vs 2009
vs 1.1 in 2009
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic28.4%(214)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino71.6%(540)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score50.8%(383)
2000
White, non-Hispanic47%(405)
Black5.9%(51)
Hispanic / Latino46.1%(397)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score69.3%(597)
69
+36%vs 2009
vs 51 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
+10.1 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
71.7%
+5.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 66.5% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
+2.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.2 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Blessing, Texas?

Blessing, Texas has about 861 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Blessing, Texas?

The typical household in Blessing, Texas earns about $22,989 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 $48,700, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Blessing, Texas?

About 10.1% 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 24.2% of people in Blessing, 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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