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East Mountain

Texas · 797 residents · 2.115 sq mi
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East Mountain has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,643. Population has grown 37% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 9%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
797
+37%since 2000
from 580 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
377 / sq mi
+37%since 2000
from 274 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.1
+1%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4797069331K1K1990201020202024East Mountain
2024958
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,643
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,173 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,182
+30%since 2000
from $14,701 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.6%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
9.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.460
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Information9.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food8.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 7%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,300
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$583
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $545 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.9%
−50.2 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
19.0% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−3%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.8%(544)
Black1.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino3.4%(20)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.5%(73)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.1%(718)
Black2.8%(22)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(35)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score18.2%(145)
Diversity Score
18
+45%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.5%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+67%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
73.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
5.3%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
14.8%
−33.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
41.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.6%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Mountain, Texas?

East Mountain, Texas has about 797 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Mountain, Texas earns about $39,643 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is East Mountain, Texas expensive?

In East Mountain, Texas, the median home is worth about $56,300, and the typical rent is about $583 a month.

How educated are people in East Mountain, Texas?

About 6.5% of adults age 25 and over in East Mountain, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in East Mountain, Texas?

About 9.0% of people in East Mountain, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has East Mountain, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, East Mountain, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 60 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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