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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

César Chávez

Texas · 1,469 residents · 2.581 sq mi
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César Chávez has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,491. Population has fallen 40% since 2009, a loss of 967 residents. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $40,900. The poverty rate of 31.5% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 49% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 16%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,469
−40%vs 2009
vs 2,436 in 2009
2000 – 2024
569 / sq mi
−40%vs 2009
vs 944 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
31.6
+12%vs 2009
vs 28.3 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
1K1K2K2K3K2000201020202024César Chávez
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,491
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $25,594 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2023
$9,432
−25%vs 2009
vs $12,583 in 2009
US average: $21,522
31.5%
−8.7 ptsvs 2009
vs 40.3% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$40,900
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $60,800 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$254
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $425 in 2009
US average: $602
78.7%
−8.6 ptsvs 2009
vs 87.3% in 2009
21.3% rent
2.0
−16%vs 2009
vs 2.4 in 2009
2000 – 2021
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic8.5%(207)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino91.5%(2,229)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score19.4%(474)
2000
White, non-Hispanic18.1%(266)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino81.6%(1,198)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score37.2%(546)
37
+91%vs 2009
vs 19 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.4%
−3.3 ptsvs 2009
vs 11.7% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
35.3%
−25.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 60.6% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
4.4%
+4.4 ptsvs 2009
vs 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.8 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in César Chávez, Texas?

César Chávez, Texas has about 1,469 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in César Chávez, Texas?

The typical household in César Chávez, Texas earns about $20,491 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is César Chávez, Texas expensive?

In César Chávez, Texas, the median home is worth about $40,900, and the typical rent is about $254 a month.

How educated are people in César Chávez, Texas?

About 8.4% 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 31.5% 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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