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Converse

Texas · 18,198 residents · 9.444 sq mi
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Converse is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,105. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 58% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $117,500. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
18,198
+58%since 2000
from 11,508 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,927 / sq mi
+58%since 2000
from 1,219 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.9
−2%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K13K19K25K32K1990201020202024Converse
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,105
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,947 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,042
+22%since 2000
from $18,949 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
32.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.9%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.343
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information14.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance8.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,500
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$891
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $722 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
58.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
30.9% rent
Vacancy rate
5.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+27%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(6,089)
Black12.8%(1,471)
Hispanic / Latino29.4%(3,388)
Asian2%(233)
Other0%
Diversity Score74.2%(8,543)
2010
White, non-Hispanic36.6%(6,653)
Black19.8%(3,600)
Hispanic / Latino37.7%(6,861)
Asian2.3%(416)
Other4.1%(747)
Diversity Score85.7%(15,596)
Diversity Score
86
+15%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.0%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% 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
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
10.8%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.6%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.6%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Converse, Texas?

Converse, Texas has about 18,198 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Converse, Texas?

The typical household in Converse, Texas earns about $58,105 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Converse, Texas expensive?

In Converse, Texas, the median home is worth about $117,500, and the typical rent is about $891 a month.

How educated are people in Converse, Texas?

About 22.9% of adults age 25 and over in Converse, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Converse, Texas?

About 9.9% of people in Converse, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Converse, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Converse, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 9,311 residents, a change of about 105 percent over that period.

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