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Celeste

Texas · 814 residents · 1.344 sq mi
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Celeste has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $57,800. The poverty rate of 23.0% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
814
Unchangedsince 2000
from 817 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
606 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 608 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.6
+5%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6917989061K1K1990201020202024Celeste
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,250
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,853 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,966
+14%since 2000
from $14,017 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade3.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services2.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,800
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$714
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $506 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.7%
−42.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.5% in 2000
32.3% rent
Vacancy rate
16.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
20.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 35.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+23%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(752)
Black3.8%(31)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(18)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.9%(121)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.6%(729)
Black3.1%(25)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(39)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other1.6%(13)
Diversity Score23.4%(191)
Diversity Score
23
+58%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+17%since 2000
from 22.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.5%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.3%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.1%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Celeste, Texas?

Celeste, Texas has about 814 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Celeste, Texas?

The typical household in Celeste, Texas earns about $39,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Celeste, Texas expensive?

In Celeste, Texas, the median home is worth about $57,800, and the typical rent is about $714 a month.

How educated are people in Celeste, Texas?

About 12.6% of adults age 25 and over in Celeste, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Celeste, Texas?

About 23.0% of people in Celeste, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Celeste, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Celeste, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 87 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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