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Damon

Texas · 196 residents · 1.394 sq mi
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Population has fallen 63% since 2000, a loss of 339 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $92,500. At a median age of 34.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 64.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 34.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
196
−63%since 2000
from 535 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
141 / sq mi
−63%since 2000
from 384 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.0
−11%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
542013484956422000201020202024Damon
2024196
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,160
+20%since 2000
from $15,950 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.3%
+36.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
64.3%
+43.5 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.290
−33%since 2010
from 0.431 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade48.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade17.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance6.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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
$92,500
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,183
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $363 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
34.8%
−45.4 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
65.2% rent
Vacancy rate
37.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.2%
+42.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(377)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(145)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.4%(270)
2024
White, non-Hispanic19.4%(38)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino80.6%(158)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.1%(77)
Diversity Score
39
−23%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
48.2%
−11.6 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
13.0%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.1%
+35.1 ptssince 2011
from 39.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−48.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
16.1%
−37.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
7.7%
−16.1 ptssince 2012
from 23.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
28.6%
−49.0 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
89.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2017
from 81.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
55.4%
−41.7 ptssince 2016
from 97.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
44.6%
+41.7 ptssince 2016
from 2.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Damon, Texas?

Damon, Texas has about 196 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Damon, Texas expensive?

In Damon, Texas, the median home is worth about $92,500, and the typical rent is about $1,183 a month.

How educated are people in Damon, Texas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Damon, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Damon, Texas?

About 64.3% of people in Damon, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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