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East Mountain

Texas · 899 residents · 2.115 sq mi
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East Mountain has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $63,864. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 55% since 2000. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $145,800. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 99%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
899
+55%since 2000
from 580 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
425 / sq mi
+55%since 2000
from 274 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.9
+6%since 2000
from 40.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4797069331K1K1990201020202024East Mountain
2024958
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,864
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,173 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,373
+59%since 2000
from $14,701 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
42.9%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 10.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical13.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade12%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$145,800
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$952
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $545 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.7%
−9.3 ptssince 2000
from 86.0% in 2000
23.3% rent
Afford Score
2.3
+55%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80%(719)
Black1.7%(15)
Hispanic / Latino11.8%(106)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other6.3%(56)
Diversity Score42.8%(385)
Diversity Score
43
+242%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.1%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.8%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.0 min
+62%since 2000
from 13.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 4.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.8%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
Female
44.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.6%
−57.4 ptssince 2013
from 78.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in East Mountain, Texas?

East Mountain, Texas has about 899 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in East Mountain, Texas earns about $63,864 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 $145,800, and the typical rent is about $952 a month.

How educated are people in East Mountain, Texas?

About 21.1% 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 4.3% 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 162 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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