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Earth has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,574. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 184 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $78,300. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 76%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
925
−17%since 2000
from 1,109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
770 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 923 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.6
+19%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:893 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7879071K1K1K1990201020202024Earth
2024925
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,574
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,595 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,613
+118%since 2000
from $12,191 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.443
−2%since 2010
from 0.451 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance20.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction12.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade6.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$78,300
+76%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$750
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.6%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
28.4% rent
Vacancy rate
25.3%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.7%
+50.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.6
+73%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43.4%(481)
Black2.9%(32)
Hispanic / Latino52.9%(587)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score65.4%(725)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(269)
Black5.4%(50)
Hispanic / Latino64.2%(594)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(12)
Diversity Score62.5%(578)
Diversity Score
62
−4%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
74.2%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.8 min
+14%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
73.0%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
23.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.0%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
58.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.9%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
20.8%
−50.4 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.9%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.6%
+8.4 ptssince 2012
from 13.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.3%
−59.9 ptssince 2013
from 74.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
68.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2017
from 64.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
51.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2016
from 51.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
49.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 47.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Earth, Texas?

Earth, Texas has about 925 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Earth, Texas?

The typical household in Earth, Texas earns about $47,574 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Earth, Texas expensive?

In Earth, Texas, the median home is worth about $78,300, and the typical rent is about $750 a month.

How educated are people in Earth, Texas?

About 10.4% of adults age 25 and over in Earth, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Earth, Texas?

About 14.4% of people in Earth, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Earth, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Earth, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 302 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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