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César Chávez

Texas · 1,351 residents · 2.581 sq mi
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Population has declined 8% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $162,300. With a median age of 50.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. The poverty rate of 20.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Older
median age 50.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 118%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,351
−8%since 2000
from 1,469 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
523 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.6
+60%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K2000201020202024César Chávez
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$22,245
+136%since 2000
from $9,432 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.7%
+31.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
20.4%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.407
−7%since 2010
from 0.439 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade36.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance22.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical22.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Information17.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$162,300
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
90.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
9.6% rent
Vacancy rate
15.2%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
14.4%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.6%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.1%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino81.6%(1,198)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.2%(546)
2024
White, non-Hispanic9.3%(125)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino90.7%(1,226)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score21%(284)
Diversity Score
21
−44%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
53.5%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
+10%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% 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
7.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 7.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−9.5 ptssince 2011
from 68.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.3%
−43.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
26.1%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−44.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.1%
+9.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.3%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 72.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.9%
+38.7 ptssince 2017
from 54.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
18.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 22.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
82.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2016
from 77.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in César Chávez, Texas?

César Chávez, Texas has about 1,351 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is César Chávez, Texas expensive?

In César Chávez, Texas, the median home is worth about $162,300.

How educated are people in César Chávez, Texas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in César Chávez, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in César Chávez, Texas?

About 20.4% of people in César Chávez, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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