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Central Gardens

Texas · 4,373 residents · 2.521 sq mi
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Central Gardens is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,966. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% 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 $204,100. Poverty is rare here, at 3.7% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 67%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,373
+7%since 2000
from 4,106 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Median age
41.4
+8%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K4K4K4K5K1990201020202024Central Gardens
20244K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.4%(234)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 95.9%(259)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 146.2%(272)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 196.4%(279)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.8%(252)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.4%(544)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4411.6%(507)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.1%(574)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6416%(699)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.6%(421)
US avg: 10%
75 to 845.7%(251)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.9%(81)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,966
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,773 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$40,494
+65%since 2000
from $24,513 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade19.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction5.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$204,100
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $81,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$921
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
28.4% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+109%since 2009
from 1.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(3,843)
Black0.6%(23)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(177)
Asian0.5%(20)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.4%(3,297)
Black3.5%(151)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(666)
Asian2.9%(128)
Other2.5%(110)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican2.8%(102)
Cuban0.6%(20)
Venezuelan0.3%(10)
Asian origin
Vietnamese4.1%(148)
Ancestry
Irish23.1%(838)
French14.7%(532)
English11.4%(412)
German8.2%(297)
Scottish7.1%(257)
Italian6.6%(239)
Czech2.4%(87)
American1.9%(67)
Russian0.5%(19)
British0.4%(15)
+ 3 more ancestry groups with data
West Indian0.3%(10)
Dutch0.2%(9)
Finnish0.2%(6)
RANKED:Largest Irish population · Largest French population · Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Scotch-Irish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 22.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 88.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+80%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.8%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 93.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.4%
−3.2 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.6%
−21.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
Female
52.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
4.8%
−86.0 ptssince 2013
from 90.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married28.7%(476)
Married56.9%(945)
Widowed1.9%(32)
Divorced12.5%(207)
Women 15+
Never married17.5%(276)
Married54.2%(853)
Widowed18.6%(292)
Divorced9.7%(152)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Central Gardens, Texas?

Central Gardens, Texas has about 4,373 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Central Gardens, Texas?

The typical household in Central Gardens, Texas earns about $75,966 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Central Gardens, Texas expensive?

In Central Gardens, Texas, the median home is worth about $204,100, and the typical rent is about $921 a month.

How educated are people in Central Gardens, Texas?

About 17.2% of adults age 25 and over in Central Gardens, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Central Gardens, Texas?

About 3.7% of people in Central Gardens, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Central Gardens, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Central Gardens, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 347 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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