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Driftwood

Texas · 28 residents · 1.294 sq mi
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Population has fallen 80% since 2023, a loss of 113 residents. With a median age of 46.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 46.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
28
−80%since 2023
from 141 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
22 / sq mi
−80%since 2023
from 109 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
46.5
+18%since 2023
from 39.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
65299145192201020202024Driftwood
202428
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$55,914
+59%since 2023
from $35,062 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
62.5%
−23.9 ptssince 2023
from 86.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.187
+81%since 2023
from 0.103 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade100%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+18.2 ptssince 2023
from 81.8% in 2023
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
60.0%
+23.8 ptssince 2023
from 36.2% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(132)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.4%(9)
Diversity Score14.9%(21)
2024
White, non-Hispanic67.9%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other32.1%(9)
Diversity Score54.5%(15)
Diversity Score
55
+265%since 2023
from 15 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+20.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2023
from 7.6% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
−100.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 65.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.6%
+28.0 ptssince 2023
from 25.5% in 2023
Female
46.4%
−28.0 ptssince 2023
from 74.5% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
46.4%
+38.6 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.6%
−17.2 ptssince 2023
from 95.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
21.4%
+17.2 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Driftwood, Texas?

Driftwood, Texas has about 28 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Driftwood, Texas?

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

What is the poverty rate in Driftwood, Texas?

About 0.0% of people in Driftwood, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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