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Texas · 1,065 residents · 1.201 sq mi
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Earth has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,021. Population has declined 4% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $44,600. Households here earn about 44% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,065
−4%since 2000
from 1,109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
887 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 923 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.7
+2%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7879071K1K1K1990201020202024Earth
2024925
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,021
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,595 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,115
+24%since 2000
from $12,191 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
19.1%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.451
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction17.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Information12%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade0.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,600
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$525
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
26.7%
−56.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
20.5% rent
Vacancy rate
23.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+67%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic31.5%(336)
Black3.9%(42)
Hispanic / Latino63.8%(679)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(32)
Diversity Score64.3%(684)
Diversity Score
64
−2%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
66.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+55%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
67.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
14.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.3%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.0%
−35.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Earth, Texas?

Earth, Texas has about 1,065 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Earth, Texas?

The typical household in Earth, Texas earns about $28,021 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 $44,600, and the typical rent is about $525 a month.

How educated are people in Earth, Texas?

About 21.5% 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 19.1% 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 162 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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