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DISH

Texas · 525 residents (2025 est.) · 1.581 sq mi
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DISH is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $159,000. Population has declined 12% since 2023. Median home value is $471,600. Poverty is rare here, at 1.8% of residents. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 103% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.2
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
541
−12%since 2023
from 614 in 2023
2009 – 2025
Population density
342 / sq mi
−12%since 2023
from 388 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
40.2
+1%since 2023
from 39.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:525 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2009 – 2024
160284408531655200920202024DISH
2024541
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$159,000
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $148,750 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$60,303
+4%since 2023
from $58,120 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
92.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
1.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.6% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.274
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.275 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services16.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance12.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Public administration10.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Information8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$471,600
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $454,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2009 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
3.3% rent
Vacancy rate
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.2%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
−13.3 ptssince 2023
from 80.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.0
−3%since 2023
from 3.1 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Gentrification Score
72
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic80.6%(495)
Black2.8%(17)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(69)
Asian2.6%(16)
Other2.8%(17)
Diversity Score41.9%(257)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.3%(418)
Black2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(77)
Asian3.1%(17)
Other3.3%(18)
Diversity Score47.5%(257)
Diversity Score
48
+13%since 2023
from 42 in 2023
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 33.1% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 97.2% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.3 min
−3%since 2023
from 33.4 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
67.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 68.6% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
25.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.8% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
75.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 77.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
52.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2023
from 48.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.7% in 2023
Female
52.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 52.3% in 2023
Foreign born
2.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 10.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
5.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 96.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
94.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 97.6% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
4.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DISH, Texas?

DISH, Texas has about 541 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in DISH, Texas?

The typical household in DISH, Texas earns about $159,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is DISH, Texas expensive?

In DISH, Texas, the median home is worth about $471,600.

How educated are people in DISH, Texas?

About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in DISH, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in DISH, Texas?

About 1.8% of people in DISH, 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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