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Bluetown

Texas · 356 residents · 2.936 sq mi
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Bluetown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2011. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $66,900. The poverty rate of 24.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
356
+7%vs 2011
vs 333 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
121 / sq mi
+7%vs 2011
vs 113 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
35.5
−25%vs 2011
vs 47.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
229354480605730201020202024Bluetown
2024271
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,000
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $20,500 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$10,584
−5%vs 2011
vs $11,155 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
+0.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
24.1%
+0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.4% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.426
+6%vs 2011
vs 0.401 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance20.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical20.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing12.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction11.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services7.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration7.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,900
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $61,700 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
25.9%
−63.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 89.1% in 2011
16.7% rent
Vacancy rate
13.8%
−9.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 23.1% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
−7.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.3
+11%vs 2011
vs 3.0 in 2011
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic37.8%(126)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino62.2%(207)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.8%(196)
2010
White, non-Hispanic3.1%(11)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96.3%(343)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score8.2%(29)
Diversity Score
8
−86%vs 2011
vs 59 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.0%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
36.1%
−6.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 21.7 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.3%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.7%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.9% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
13.2%
+2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 10.9% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.4%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.8% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.1%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
−3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 59.2% in 2011
Female
44.5%
+3.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.8% in 2011
Foreign born
36.3%
+8.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 28.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.9%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.7% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bluetown, Texas?

Bluetown, Texas has about 356 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bluetown, Texas?

The typical household in Bluetown, Texas earns about $20,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Bluetown, Texas expensive?

In Bluetown, Texas, the median home is worth about $66,900.

How educated are people in Bluetown, Texas?

About 7.0% of adults age 25 and over in Bluetown, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Bluetown, Texas?

About 24.1% of people in Bluetown, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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