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Driftwood

Texas · 144 residents · 1.294 sq mi
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Driftwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $246,083. The city has more than doubled in size since 2011, adding 123 residents. Median home value is $343,300. With a median age of 50.1, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 396% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.1
US median: 37.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 65%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
144
+586%vs 2011
vs 21 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
111 / sq mi
+586%vs 2011
vs 16 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
50.1
−17%vs 2011
vs 60.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
65299145192201020202024Driftwood
202428
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$246,083
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $250,001 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$198,167
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
100.0%
+38.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.9% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−38.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.1% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.440
+17%vs 2011
vs 0.375 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$343,300
−65%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $1,000,001 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
56.7%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.9% in 2011
21.7% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Afford Score
1.4
−65%vs 2011
vs 4.0 in 2011
2010 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(21)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.4%(133)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.6%(8)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.4%(19)
Diversity Score
13
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
37.8%
+37.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
100.0%
+100.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.1%
−3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 38.1% in 2011
Female
64.9%
+3.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 61.9% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
22.0%
+22.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Driftwood, Texas?

Driftwood, Texas has about 144 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Driftwood, Texas?

The typical household in Driftwood, Texas earns about $246,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Driftwood, Texas expensive?

In Driftwood, Texas, the median home is worth about $343,300.

How educated are people in Driftwood, Texas?

About 37.8% 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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