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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Fabens

Texas · 8,043 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 $18,486. Population has grown 44% since 1990. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $38,300. At a median age of 24.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 54% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 24.8
US median: 35.2
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

8,043
+44%since 1990
from 5,599 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,860 / sq mi
+44%since 1990
from 1,295 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
24.8
+2%since 1990
from 24.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K7K8K9K1990201020202024Fabens
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$18,486
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,539 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$6,647
+42%since 1990
from $4,684 in 1990
US average: $21,522
43.3%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 48.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,300
−7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $31,300 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$236
−16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $213 in 1990
US average: $602
69.0%
+0.3 ptssince 1990
from 68.7% in 1990
31.0% rent
2.1
−4%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic81%(4,533)
Black0.7%(39)
Hispanic / Latino93.6%(5,242)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score72.8%(4,076)
2000
White, non-Hispanic3.3%(267)
Black0.2%(15)
Hispanic / Latino96.2%(7,734)
Asian0%(1)
Diversity Score8.5%(686)
9
−88%since 1990
from 73 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.8%
−0.4 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
42.7%
+8.3 ptssince 1990
from 34.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
1.0%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 0.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.3 min
−7%since 1990
from 20.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fabens, Texas?

Fabens, Texas has about 8,043 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Fabens, Texas?

The typical household in Fabens, Texas earns about $18,486 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 $38,300, and the typical rent is about $236 a month.

How educated are people in Fabens, Texas?

About 2.8% 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 43.3% of people in Fabens, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Fabens, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Fabens, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,444 residents, a change of about 44 percent over that period.

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

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