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César Chávez

Texas · 1,929 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 $37,321. Population has grown 31% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $78,000. At a median age of 26.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 26.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,929
+31%since 2000
from 1,469 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
747 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 569 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
26.8
−15%since 2000
from 31.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K2K2K3K2000201020202024César Chávez
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,321
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,491 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$16,448
+74%since 2000
from $9,432 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
40.4%
+21.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 31.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information18%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services4.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade1.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,000
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+107%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $254 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.0%
−45.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.7% in 2000
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.4%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 28.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−50.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.1
+5%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
2000 – 2021
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(110)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino93.9%(1,812)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.1%(271)
Diversity Score
14
−62%since 2000
from 37 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.7%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+42.6 ptssince 2000
from 35.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.2 min
+68%since 2000
from 10.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.5%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
37.5%
−21.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Foreign born
26.6%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.6%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in César Chávez, Texas?

César Chávez, Texas has about 1,929 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in César Chávez, Texas earns about $37,321 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 $78,000, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in César Chávez, Texas?

About 22.7% 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 23.8% 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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