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Texas · 901 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 $42,500. Population has fallen 19% since 2000, a loss of 208 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $65,300. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
901
−19%since 2000
from 1,109 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
750 / sq mi
−19%since 2000
from 923 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+9%since 2000
from 34.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7879071K1K1K1990201020202024Earth
2024925
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,500
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,595 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,386
+67%since 2000
from $12,191 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−19.2 ptssince 2000
from 27.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction11.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade10.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade9.2%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical8.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services3.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,300
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $286 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+61%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic27.5%(248)
Black1.2%(11)
Hispanic / Latino70.6%(636)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score52.4%(472)
Diversity Score
52
−20%since 2000
from 65 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.5%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 54.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.4 min
+18%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.6%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2011
from 11.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.4%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
25.6%
−45.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−61.8 ptssince 2013
from 74.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Earth, Texas?

Earth, Texas has about 901 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Earth, Texas?

The typical household in Earth, Texas earns about $42,500 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 $65,300, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Earth, Texas?

About 10.8% 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 8.0% 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 326 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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