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Celina

Texas · 16,739 residents · 47.725 sq mi
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Celina is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $114,807. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 14,878 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $317,100. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 80% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
More educated
45% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 191%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,739
+799%since 2000
from 1,861 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
351 / sq mi
+799%since 2000
from 39 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
+3%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
09K19K28K38K1990201020202024Celina
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$114,807
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,383 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,102
+186%since 2000
from $17,499 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
65.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance5.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food5%
US avg: 2%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$317,100
+191%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $72,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,632
+72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $633 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.0%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 68.6% in 2000
14.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+42%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(1,243)
Black9%(167)
Hispanic / Latino22.7%(423)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score60%(1,116)
2020
White, non-Hispanic65.9%(11,034)
Black7.3%(1,228)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(2,922)
Asian3.4%(571)
Other8.6%(1,438)
Diversity Score68.3%(11,425)
Diversity Score
68
+14%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
44.9%
+32.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
96.6%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+60%since 2000
from 22.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.1%
−2.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.3%
−9.0 ptssince 2011
from 75.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.3%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Female
47.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Foreign born
11.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−65.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Celina, Texas?

Celina, Texas has about 16,739 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Celina, Texas?

The typical household in Celina, Texas earns about $114,807 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Celina, Texas expensive?

In Celina, Texas, the median home is worth about $317,100, and the typical rent is about $1,632 a month.

How educated are people in Celina, Texas?

About 44.9% of adults age 25 and over in Celina, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Celina, Texas?

About 10.0% of people in Celina, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Celina, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Celina, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15,002 residents, a change of about 864 percent over that period.

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