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Converse

Texas · 27,466 residents · 9.444 sq mi
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Converse has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $69,048. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 15,958 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $170,400. At a median age of 34.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 49%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
27,466
+139%since 2000
from 11,508 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,908 / sq mi
+139%since 2000
from 1,219 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.1
+5%since 2000
from 32.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K13K19K25K32K1990201020202024Converse
202430K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,048
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,947 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,697
+41%since 2000
from $18,949 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
46.4%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
14.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade6.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.3%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$170,400
+49%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $76,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,281
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $722 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
30.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+55%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(7,563)
Black20.6%(5,655)
Hispanic / Latino42.9%(11,786)
Asian2.7%(728)
Other5%(1,367)
Diversity Score85.8%(23,557)
Diversity Score
86
+16%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 89.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+86%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.8%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.0%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
Female
49.2%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
Foreign born
8.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−70.4 ptssince 2013
from 84.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Converse, Texas?

Converse, Texas has about 27,466 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Converse, Texas?

The typical household in Converse, Texas earns about $69,048 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 $170,400, and the typical rent is about $1,281 a month.

How educated are people in Converse, Texas?

About 27.3% 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 14.2% 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 18,579 residents, a change of about 209 percent over that period.

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