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Deer Park

Texas · 34,495 residents · 10.506 sq mi
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Deer Park is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,838. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 21% 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 $183,000.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
34,495
+21%since 2000
from 28,520 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,283 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 2,715 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+7%since 2000
from 34.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
27K29K31K33K35K1990201020202024Deer Park
202434K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,838
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,334 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,824
+38%since 2000
from $24,440 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
50.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade13.6%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$183,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $90,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,165
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $654 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
26.0% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+64%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.8%(23,048)
Black1.3%(360)
Hispanic / Latino15.2%(4,341)
Asian1.1%(314)
Other0%
Diversity Score37.7%(10,740)
2020
White, non-Hispanic55.8%(19,238)
Black2.2%(758)
Hispanic / Latino36.9%(12,714)
Asian1.3%(446)
Other3.4%(1,161)
Diversity Score68.3%(23,572)
Diversity Score
68
+81%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.9%
+4.5 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.6%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
+60%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 89.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 7.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.5%
−4.2 ptssince 2011
from 69.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
36.0%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
48.8%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
13.8%
−69.9 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Deer Park, Texas?

Deer Park, Texas has about 34,495 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Deer Park, Texas?

The typical household in Deer Park, Texas earns about $75,838 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Deer Park, Texas expensive?

In Deer Park, Texas, the median home is worth about $183,000, and the typical rent is about $1,165 a month.

How educated are people in Deer Park, Texas?

About 20.9% of adults age 25 and over in Deer Park, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Deer Park, Texas?

About 6.6% of people in Deer Park, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Deer Park, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Deer Park, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 6,843 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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