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Blessing

Texas · 856 residents · 2.031 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% 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 $130,900. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 37.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
856
−1%since 2000
from 861 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
421 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 424 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.7
+8%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1434607781K1K2000201020202024Blessing
2024418
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$18,975
+73%since 2000
from $10,980 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
23.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
37.3%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 24.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade36.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance8.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services8.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$130,900
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$571
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.3% in 2000
18.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.6%(288)
Black1.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino63%(539)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.7%(502)
Diversity Score
59
−15%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.9%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.4 min
−15%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+24.3 ptssince 2009
from 75.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
29.6%
+16.6 ptssince 2011
from 13.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
77.7%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.8%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Female
35.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 19.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
32.0%
−30.0 ptssince 2013
from 62.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blessing, Texas?

Blessing, Texas has about 856 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Blessing, Texas expensive?

In Blessing, Texas, the median home is worth about $130,900, and the typical rent is about $571 a month.

How educated are people in Blessing, Texas?

About 12.1% 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 37.3% 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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