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Damon

Texas · 436 residents · 1.394 sq mi
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Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 99 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $111,500. The poverty rate of 73.5% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 104%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
436
−19%since 2000
from 535 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
313 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 384 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.2
+6%since 2000
from 38.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
542013484956422000201020202024Damon
2024196
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,673
+11%since 2000
from $15,950 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
73.5%
+52.7 ptssince 2000
from 20.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance20%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical20%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing18.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing18.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,500
+104%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
68.3%
−11.9 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
31.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic59.9%(261)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino34.2%(149)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.8%(252)
Diversity Score
58
+15%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.5%
+24.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
75.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 77.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.3%
+14.3 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.5%
+12.4 ptssince 2011
from 39.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
38.3%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
50.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
46.5%
−31.1 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Damon, Texas?

Damon, Texas has about 436 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Damon, Texas expensive?

In Damon, Texas, the median home is worth about $111,500.

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 73.5% of people in Damon, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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