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Cactus

Texas · 3,057 residents · 2.131 sq mi
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Cactus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,339. Population has grown 20% since 2000. 1% 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 $51,400. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 49% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,057
+20%since 2000
from 2,538 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,435 / sq mi
+20%since 2000
from 1,191 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
28.8
+33%since 2000
from 21.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Cactus
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,339
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,611 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,534
+110%since 2000
from $8,340 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2000
from 22.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade63.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$51,400
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$584
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $334 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
38.2%
−23.4 ptssince 2000
from 61.7% in 2000
61.8% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+87%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.2%(80)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96.1%(2,439)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score8%(202)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(130)
Black11.8%(362)
Hispanic / Latino72%(2,202)
Asian10.7%(328)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.1%(1,685)
Diversity Score
55
+592%since 2000
from 8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
20.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.1 min
+10%since 2000
from 11.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
+25.4 ptssince 2009
from 61.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
26.1%
+21.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 69.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
2.9%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Female
43.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Foreign born
59.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
31.9%
−37.3 ptssince 2013
from 69.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cactus, Texas?

Cactus, Texas has about 3,057 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cactus, Texas?

The typical household in Cactus, Texas earns about $32,339 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cactus, Texas expensive?

In Cactus, Texas, the median home is worth about $51,400, and the typical rent is about $584 a month.

How educated are people in Cactus, Texas?

About 0.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cactus, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cactus, Texas?

About 12.5% of people in Cactus, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cactus, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cactus, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,528 residents, a change of about 100 percent over that period.

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