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Crosbyton

Texas · 1,492 residents · 2.111 sq mi
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Crosbyton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,917. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 382 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $54,000. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,492
−20%since 2000
from 1,874 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
707 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 888 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.0
+18%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Crosbyton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,917
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,722 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,103
+90%since 2000
from $16,329 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.9%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
−7.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information6.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade1.4%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$54,000
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$644
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
28.8% rent
Afford Score
1.3
−8%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(866)
Black5.4%(101)
Hispanic / Latino47.7%(893)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.8%(1,289)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.7%(547)
Black3.4%(50)
Hispanic / Latino59%(881)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.3%(20)
Diversity Score65.1%(971)
Diversity Score
65
−5%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.3%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+36%since 2000
from 15.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2011
from 58.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.9%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.9%
−63.4 ptssince 2013
from 75.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crosbyton, Texas?

Crosbyton, Texas has about 1,492 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crosbyton, Texas?

The typical household in Crosbyton, Texas earns about $42,917 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crosbyton, Texas expensive?

In Crosbyton, Texas, the median home is worth about $54,000, and the typical rent is about $644 a month.

How educated are people in Crosbyton, Texas?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Crosbyton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crosbyton, Texas?

About 20.1% of people in Crosbyton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crosbyton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Crosbyton, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 534 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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