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DISH

Texas · 437 residents · 1.581 sq mi
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DISH is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $135,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2019. Median home value is $337,700. Poverty is rare here, at 1.1% of residents. Households here earn about 112% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
437
+3%since 2019
from 426 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
276 / sq mi
+3%since 2019
from 269 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
42.4
−3%since 2019
from 43.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
160284408531655200920202024DISH
2024541
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$135,000
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $119,375 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$50,172
+8%since 2019
from $46,373 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
82.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2019
from 74.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2019
from 1.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance12.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade9.9%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$337,700
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $329,100 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Owner-occupied
94.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2019
from 93.0% in 2019
6.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−9%since 2019
from 2.8 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(380)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino10.1%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score24.3%(103)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(364)
Black3.2%(14)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(37)
Asian0.9%(4)
Other0.4%(2)
Diversity Score30.3%(132)
Diversity Score
30
+25%since 2019
from 24 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2019
from 35.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2019
from 91.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
12.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2019
from 11.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.4 min
+2%since 2019
from 30.8 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2019
from 88.3% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2019
from 1.9% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2019
from 5.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 71.2% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
44.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2019
from 39.7% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2019
from 52.1% in 2019
Female
49.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 47.9% in 2019
Foreign born
1.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2019
from 2.3% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2019
from 10.8% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in DISH, Texas?

DISH, Texas has about 437 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in DISH, Texas?

The typical household in DISH, Texas earns about $135,000 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 $337,700.

How educated are people in DISH, Texas?

About 40.8% 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 1.1% of people in DISH, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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