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Fabens

Texas · 4,818 residents · 4.325 sq mi
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Fabens has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,533. Population has fallen 40% since 2000, a loss of 3,225 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $95,500. With a median age of 47.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 46% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,818
−40%since 2000
from 8,043 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
1,114 / sq mi
−40%since 2000
from 1,860 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.7
+92%since 2000
from 24.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K7K8K9K1990201020202024Fabens
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,533
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $18,486 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,691
+211%since 2000
from $6,647 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.6%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
28.3%
−15.0 ptssince 2000
from 43.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
+5%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information16.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade5.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Education & health services2.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$606
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $236 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
73.6%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
26.4% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.0%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.2
+8%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
66
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(267)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino96.2%(7,734)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score8.5%(686)
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.6%(127)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino95.3%(4,591)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(100)
Diversity Score11.4%(547)
Diversity Score
11
+33%since 2000
from 9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.8%
+18.2 ptssince 2000
from 42.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.3%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.9 min
+55%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
87.1%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 79.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.4%
+9.3 ptssince 2011
from 48.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.6%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
51.9%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
37.4%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.6%
−43.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
24.6%
+7.6 ptssince 2012
from 17.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.6%
−39.6 ptssince 2013
from 62.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
86.2%
+32.4 ptssince 2017
from 53.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
15.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2016
from 9.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
84.9%
−5.5 ptssince 2016
from 90.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fabens, Texas?

Fabens, Texas has about 4,818 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fabens, Texas?

The typical household in Fabens, Texas earns about $42,533 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fabens, Texas expensive?

In Fabens, Texas, the median home is worth about $95,500, and the typical rent is about $606 a month.

How educated are people in Fabens, Texas?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Fabens, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fabens, Texas?

About 28.3% of people in Fabens, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fabens, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fabens, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 781 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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