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Electra

Texas · 2,238 residents (2025 est.) · 3.09 sq mi
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Electra is home to 2,351 people in Texas. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Home values have more than doubled since 2000, reaching $59,300. 2% of locals were born outside the United States. There are 817 fewer people here than in 2000. Renters pay $815 a month at the median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

2,351
−26%since 2000
from 3,168 in 2000
2,238 in 2025 (Census Bureau estimate)
1990 – 2025
760 / sq mi
−21%since 2009
from 957 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
36.9
−2%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
3.09 sq mi
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K19902000201020202024Electra
20242K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 58.4%(197)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 99.5%(224)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.4%(245)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 192.6%(62)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 243.1%(73)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.4%(269)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4415.3%(359)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.5%(248)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6416.3%(383)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 748.2%(192)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.5%(83)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.7%(16)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$69,167
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,022 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
$31,239
+136%since 2000
from $13,213 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
47.9%
+36.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
19.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.461
+22%since 2010
from 0.378 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance11.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade11.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing8.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration5.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$59,300
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
$815
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,442
68.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
32.0% rent
24.7%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.60 people
+17%since 2009
from 2.22 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
14.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
30.1%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
0.9
−28%since 2009
from 1.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
61
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(2,657)
Black4.5%(144)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(275)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.1%(1,647)
Black4.9%(115)
Hispanic / Latino21.7%(510)
Asian0.2%(5)
Other3.1%(74)
57
+5%since 2009
from 55 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican20.3%(477)
Spaniard0.6%(15)
Asian origin
Filipino0.2%(5)
Ancestry
German12.4%(291)
English9.6%(226)
American8.5%(201)
Irish8%(189)
Scottish3.9%(91)
Italian1.6%(37)
Welsh1.4%(33)
Dutch1.1%(26)
Polish1.1%(25)
British0.9%(22)
French0.9%(20)
Scotch-Irish0.5%(11)
+ 6 more ancestry groups with data
Arab0.3%(6)
Lebanese0.3%(6)
Canadian0.2%(5)
Kenyan0.2%(4)
Section 05

Education

17.4%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.9%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.8 min
+20%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
84.3%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
7.8%
−16.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
6.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
7.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

2.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
56.3%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
60.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2020
from 56.0% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
12.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
24.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

47.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
52.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
1.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
13.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
23.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 22.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
16.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2013
from 13.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
83.3%
+28.8 ptssince 2017
from 54.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
93.4%
+13.8 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
84.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2020
from 84.6% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
94.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 93.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
4.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2016
from 6.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married20.3%(164)
Married56.4%(456)
Widowed4.3%(35)
Divorced19%(154)
Women 15+
Never married20.8%(182)
Married50.5%(442)
Widowed13.5%(118)
Divorced15.3%(134)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

16.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2013
from 13.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
49.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2020
from 50.4% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
8.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2020
from 10.2% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
15.6%
−17.0 ptssince 2020
from 32.6% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
24.1%
+2.6 ptssince 2020
from 21.5% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.8%
−0.5 ptssince 2020
from 4.3% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
59.1%
−1.1 ptssince 2020
from 60.2% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
36.7%
−11.8 ptssince 2020
from 48.5% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)35.4%(80)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)50%(113)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era21.7%(49)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 226 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Electra, Texas?

Electra, Texas has about 2,351 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Electra, Texas?

The typical household in Electra, Texas earns about $69,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Electra, Texas expensive?

In Electra, Texas, the median home is worth about $59,300, and the typical rent is about $815 a month.

How educated are people in Electra, Texas?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Electra, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Electra, Texas?

About 19.7% of people in Electra, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Electra, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Electra, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 762 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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