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Cross Plains

Texas · 899 residents · 1.2 sq mi
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Cross Plains has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,750. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 169 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $68,300. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
899
−16%since 2000
from 1,068 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
749 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 890 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.7
−1%since 2000
from 42.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8059581K1K1K1990201020202024Cross Plains
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,750
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,235 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,309
+45%since 2000
from $13,284 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
14.7%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 23.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade14.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services14.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration14.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Information6.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance6.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$68,300
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$450
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $308 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.8% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+38%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.9%(1,003)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.3%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.7%(136)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.8%(789)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(78)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other2.3%(21)
Diversity Score25.5%(229)
Diversity Score
25
+100%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
92.3%
+24.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.5 min
+43%since 2000
from 17.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 3.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
30.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.0% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.9%
−47.5 ptssince 2013
from 64.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Cross Plains, Texas?

Cross Plains, Texas has about 899 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Cross Plains, Texas?

The typical household in Cross Plains, Texas earns about $38,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Cross Plains, Texas expensive?

In Cross Plains, Texas, the median home is worth about $68,300, and the typical rent is about $450 a month.

How educated are people in Cross Plains, Texas?

About 14.8% of adults age 25 and over in Cross Plains, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Cross Plains, Texas?

About 11.3% of people in Cross Plains, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Cross Plains, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Cross Plains, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 164 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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