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Driftwood

Texas · 106 residents · 1.294 sq mi
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Driftwood is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $106,691. Population has fallen 40% since 2019, a loss of 70 residents. Median home value is $414,700. With a median age of 53.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 67% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 53.8
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% 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
106
−40%since 2019
from 176 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
82 / sq mi
−40%since 2019
from 136 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
53.8
+33%since 2019
from 40.5 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
65299145192201020202024Driftwood
202428
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$106,691
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $104,943 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$49,171
−4%since 2019
from $51,416 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
85.7%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 89.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade42.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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

Median home value
$414,700
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $381,800 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2020
Owner-occupied
94.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 92.5% in 2019
5.5% rent
Afford Score
3.9
+7%since 2019
from 3.6 in 2019
2010 – 2020
Gentrification Score
15
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic100%(176)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2020
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(93)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(9)
Asian0.9%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22.1%(23)
Diversity Score
22
from 0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.8%
−12.0 ptssince 2019
from 43.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2019
from 9.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
−12%since 2019
from 15.9 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2019
from 66.1% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2019
from 79.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
69.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2019
from 67.8% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
27.5%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 31.3% in 2019
Female
72.5%
+3.8 ptssince 2019
from 68.8% in 2019
Foreign born
5.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2019
from 4.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Driftwood, Texas?

Driftwood, Texas has about 106 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Driftwood, Texas?

The typical household in Driftwood, Texas earns about $106,691 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 $414,700.

How educated are people in Driftwood, Texas?

About 31.8% 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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