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Doolittle

Texas · 4,061 residents · 4.28 sq mi
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With 4,061 people, Doolittle is a city in Texas. The median age is 26.0, younger than the US median of 38.8. 64.3% of locals live below the federal poverty line. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 33% national rate. 91% of homes are owner-occupied. Since 2000 the city has risen by half, up 1,703 people.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 26.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

4,061
+72%since 2000
from 2,358 in 2000
2000 – 2024
26.0
+20%since 2000
from 21.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Land area
4.28 sq mi
Population, 20002024
2K3K4K5K7K2000201020202024Doolittle
20246K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 58.8%(358)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 910.3%(417)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 1410.9%(441)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 199.7%(395)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 249.1%(371)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3412.9%(524)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4412.6%(511)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410.2%(413)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 648.4%(340)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 744.2%(169)
US avg: 10%
75 to 842.4%(98)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.6%(24)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$30,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,403 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
$13,924
+119%since 2000
from $6,349 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.4%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
64.3%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 41.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade32.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

$49,200
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
90.9%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
9.1% rent
4.43 people
+13%since 2009
from 3.92 people in 2009
US average: 2.61
1.6
−44%since 2009
from 2.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.8%(89)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96%(2,263)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic2.1%(84)
Black0.1%(5)
Hispanic / Latino97.1%(3,942)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican97.8%(4,945)
Salvadoran0.3%(17)
Section 05

Education

3.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
45.7%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 32.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.7 min
+77%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
79.3%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
1.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

29.7%
+8.5 ptssince 2011
from 21.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
49.2%
−4.9 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
21.2%
US average: 73.3%
30.4%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

46.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
53.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
25.2%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
24.7%
−15.2 ptssince 2013
from 39.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Computer in household
85.6%
US average: 91.9%
99.4%
US average: 86.2%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married41.7%(776)
Married53.4%(992)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced4.9%(91)
Women 15+
Never married33.7%(674)
Married53.5%(1,068)
Widowed6.9%(137)
Divorced6%(119)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

24.7%
−15.2 ptssince 2013
from 39.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
12.3%
US average: 55.4%
Direct-purchase
6.4%
US average: 13.7%
9.0%
US average: 17.6%
55.1%
US average: 20.0%
VA health care
0.5%
US average: 2.3%
Any private
16.7%
US average: 68.1%
Any public
60.3%
US average: 35.2%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2020
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 20.6%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 21.4%
Vietnam era74.5%(41)
US avg: 35.2%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 7.6%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 2.9%

Share of the 55 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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How many people live in Doolittle, Texas?

Doolittle, Texas has about 4,061 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Doolittle, Texas?

The typical household in Doolittle, Texas earns about $30,700 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Doolittle, Texas expensive?

In Doolittle, Texas, the median home is worth about $49,200.

How educated are people in Doolittle, Texas?

About 3.5% of adults age 25 and over in Doolittle, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Doolittle, Texas?

About 64.3% of people in Doolittle, 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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