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China has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,104. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $186,500. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
963
−13%since 2000
from 1,112 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
722 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 834 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.4
+7%since 2000
from 38.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,343 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7879561K1K1K1990201020202024China
2024963
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,104
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,172 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,654
+111%since 2000
from $15,940 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.417
+11%since 2010
from 0.375 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance9.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing9.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$186,500
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $636 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
82.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 85.7% in 2000
17.8% rent
Vacancy rate
20.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.9%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.3%
+42.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+125%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
52
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.2%(769)
Black23.9%(266)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(51)
Asian0.9%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.8%(621)
2024
White, non-Hispanic54.8%(528)
Black20.2%(195)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(166)
Asian4.8%(46)
Other2.9%(28)
Diversity Score78.2%(753)
Diversity Score
78
+40%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.0%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
5.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% 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
5.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.4%
+7.0 ptssince 2011
from 2.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.3%
−29.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.1%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Female
60.7%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.7%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2012
from 21.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.6%
−60.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.8%
+26.1 ptssince 2017
from 65.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.4%
−15.2 ptssince 2016
from 98.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in China, Texas?

China, Texas has about 963 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in China, Texas?

The typical household in China, Texas earns about $55,104 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is China, Texas expensive?

In China, Texas, the median home is worth about $186,500, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in China, Texas?

About 19.0% of adults age 25 and over in China, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in China, Texas?

About 11.8% of people in China, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has China, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, China, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 190 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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