CensusEasy
CITY · 2010 ACS

Damon

Texas · 552 residents · 1.394 sq mi
Time machine
COMPARE TO
Part of the Houston metro area
Compare
The short version

Damon has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $45,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,500. The poverty rate of 32.6% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
552
+3%since 2000
from 535 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
396 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 384 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.3
+1%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
542013484956422000201020202024Damon
2024196
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,313
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,111 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2021
Per capita income
$18,683
+17%since 2000
from $15,950 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information18.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance14.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food5.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services5.1%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,500
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
32.4%
−47.8 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
18.8% rent
Vacancy rate
33.3%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+39%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
2000 – 2021
RELATED:See current rent listings in Damon on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(377)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(145)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.4%(270)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.7%(368)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino31%(171)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score54.7%(302)
Diversity Score
55
+8%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: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
36.0 min
+23%since 2000
from 29.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.9%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% 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
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.4%
−23.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.4%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
1.3%
−52.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
Drill deeper

Places similar to Damon

Siloam
Pop 191
Aldora
Pop 192
Aucilla
Pop 203
Hilltop
Pop 222
Places similar to Damon
Head to head

Compare Damon to nearby cities

DAMON VS
Rosenberg
Income$65,668+45%
Home value$219,100+198%
Population42,701+21686%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DAMON VS
Sienna
Income$177,837+292%
Home value$470,100+540%
Population24,992+12651%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DAMON VS
Angleton
Income$86,712+91%
Home value$212,900+190%
Population21,295+10765%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
DAMON VS
Richmond
Income$50,337+11%
Home value$231,500+215%
Population13,389+6731%
SEE FULL COMPARISON →
Frequently asked

How many people live in Damon, Texas?

Damon, Texas has about 552 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Damon, Texas?

The typical household in Damon, Texas earns about $45,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Damon, Texas expensive?

In Damon, Texas, the median home is worth about $73,500.

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 32.6% of people in Damon, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Keep going

Explore from here

Up the hierarchy
Texas
Rankings
Highest income citiesFastest growing citiesMost educated cities
Compare
Compare Damon with another place

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

How we source and harmonize this data →