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Bluetown

Texas · 491 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 $29,286. Population has fallen 25% since 2019, a loss of 162 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $53,100. The poverty rate of 35.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
491
−25%since 2019
from 653 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
167 / sq mi
−25%since 2019
from 222 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
36.9
+28%since 2019
from 28.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
229354480605730201020202024Bluetown
2024271
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,286
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $27,917 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2022
Per capita income
$8,733
+4%since 2019
from $8,425 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
3.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2019
from 8.0% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
35.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2019
from 37.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services5.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$53,100
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $50,500 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.3%
+10.6 ptssince 2019
from 68.7% in 2019
20.7% rent
Afford Score
1.8
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.8 in 2019
2010 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino95.4%(623)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11%(72)
2020
White, non-Hispanic7.7%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino91.2%(448)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18%(88)
Diversity Score
18
+64%since 2019
from 11 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
44.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2019
from 46.4% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+16%since 2019
from 26.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 93.0% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.6%
−4.8 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
29.5%
−10.2 ptssince 2019
from 39.6% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−4.9 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2019
from 45.9% in 2019
Female
50.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2019
from 54.1% in 2019
Foreign born
37.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2019
from 31.7% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.2%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 26.2% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Bluetown, Texas?

Bluetown, Texas has about 491 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Bluetown, Texas?

The typical household in Bluetown, Texas earns about $29,286 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 $53,100.

How educated are people in Bluetown, Texas?

About 0.0% 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 35.2% of people in Bluetown, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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