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Electra

Texas · 2,292 residents · 3.093 sq mi
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Electra has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,341. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 876 residents. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $36,500. With a median age of 44.6, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 45% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,292
−28%since 2000
from 3,168 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
741 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 1,024 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.6
+19%since 2000
from 37.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Electra
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,341
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,022 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,033
+74%since 2000
from $13,213 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.0%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.3%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing7%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$36,500
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$513
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $372 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.8%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
33.2% rent
Afford Score
1.0
−10%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.9%(2,657)
Black4.5%(144)
Hispanic / Latino8.7%(275)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.6%(969)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75.1%(1,722)
Black5%(114)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(309)
Asian0.5%(11)
Other6.6%(152)
Diversity Score52.3%(1,199)
Diversity Score
52
+71%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.2%
+14.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
+7%since 2000
from 16.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+15.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.1%
+11.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.1%
−11.9 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.9%
−77.8 ptssince 2013
from 86.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Electra, Texas?

Electra, Texas has about 2,292 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Electra, Texas?

The typical household in Electra, Texas earns about $35,341 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 $36,500, and the typical rent is about $513 a month.

How educated are people in Electra, Texas?

About 14.6% 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 18.3% 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 821 residents, a change of about -26 percent over that period.

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

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