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Carmine

Texas · 255 residents (2025 est.) · 1.637 sq mi
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Carmine has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,292. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 55 residents. Renters pay a median $1,750 per month, above the US median of $1,442. With a median age of 59.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.6% of residents. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 59.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
87% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
173
−24%since 2000
from 228 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
106 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 139 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
59.8
+40%since 2000
from 42.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:255 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1281611952282611990201020202024Carmine
2024173
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,292
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,396 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,182
−10%since 2000
from $34,614 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.0%
+24.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.6%
−14.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.350
−23%since 2010
from 0.454 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information25%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing11.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services11.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration11.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade1.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$1,750
+151%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $383 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
87.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
12.9% rent
Vacancy rate
35.4%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.1%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 31.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.0%
−50.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
RELATED:See current rent listings in Carmine on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(194)
Black1.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(26)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.5%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic72.8%(126)
Black0.6%(1)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(39)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(7)
Diversity Score52.1%(90)
Diversity Score
52
+77%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
99.2%
+26.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+21%since 2000
from 21.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+23.7 ptssince 2009
from 66.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.9%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 4.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
39.1%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 50.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
7.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
30.8%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
28.9%
−17.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
71.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
−7.3 ptssince 2012
from 25.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.0%
−63.1 ptssince 2013
from 78.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
36.6%
−14.9 ptssince 2017
from 51.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2016
from 95.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2016
from 4.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Carmine, Texas?

Carmine, Texas has about 173 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Carmine, Texas?

The typical household in Carmine, Texas earns about $47,292 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Carmine, Texas expensive?

In Carmine, Texas, the typical rent is about $1,750 a month.

How educated are people in Carmine, Texas?

About 24.4% of adults age 25 and over in Carmine, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Carmine, Texas?

About 0.6% of people in Carmine, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Carmine, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Carmine, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 36 residents, a change of about -17 percent over that period.

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