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East Bernard

Texas · 2,218 residents · 3.785 sq mi
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East Bernard has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $67,692. Population has grown 28% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $195,200.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 121%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,218
+28%since 2000
from 1,729 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
586 / sq mi
+28%since 2000
from 457 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.1
+19%since 2000
from 35.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024East Bernard
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$67,692
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,000
+81%since 2000
from $16,011 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade19.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance2.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,200
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$841
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $427 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.5%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 72.4% in 2000
21.5% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+74%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic69.5%(1,201)
Black2.6%(45)
Hispanic / Latino27.1%(468)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score54.5%(942)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(1,566)
Black1.7%(37)
Hispanic / Latino25.2%(558)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.4%(1,140)
Diversity Score
51
−6%since 2000
from 54 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
28.5%
+15.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 78.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
11.9%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.2 min
+33%since 2000
from 24.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
92.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 2.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.7%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 75.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.3%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.5%
−59.7 ptssince 2013
from 87.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Bernard, Texas?

East Bernard, Texas has about 2,218 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in East Bernard, Texas?

The typical household in East Bernard, Texas earns about $67,692 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Bernard, Texas expensive?

In East Bernard, Texas, the median home is worth about $195,200, and the typical rent is about $841 a month.

How educated are people in East Bernard, Texas?

About 28.5% of adults age 25 and over in East Bernard, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Bernard, Texas?

About 9.2% of people in East Bernard, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Bernard, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, East Bernard, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 724 residents, a change of about 48 percent over that period.

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