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Falfurrias

Texas · 4,609 residents · 2.861 sq mi
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Falfurrias has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $24,598. Population has declined 13% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $57,900. The poverty rate of 40.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 61% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 34%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,609
−13%since 2000
from 5,297 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,611 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,851 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.8
+6%since 2000
from 33.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Falfurrias
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$24,598
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,350
+71%since 2000
from $9,573 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
40.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 46.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information13.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services7.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$57,900
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$378
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $246 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
40.3% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+23%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.9%(366)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino92.5%(4,902)
Asian0.1%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score16.6%(878)
2020
White, non-Hispanic6%(278)
Black0.1%(6)
Hispanic / Latino92.6%(4,268)
Asian0.5%(25)
Other0.3%(16)
Diversity Score16.6%(764)
Diversity Score
17
Unchangedsince 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.6%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.6%
+28.7 ptssince 2000
from 45.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.3 min
−14%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.6%
+25.1 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.3%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+11.5 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.5%
−38.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.5%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.5% in 2009
Female
57.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.9%
−48.6 ptssince 2013
from 74.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Falfurrias, Texas?

Falfurrias, Texas has about 4,609 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Falfurrias, Texas?

The typical household in Falfurrias, Texas earns about $24,598 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Falfurrias, Texas expensive?

In Falfurrias, Texas, the median home is worth about $57,900, and the typical rent is about $378 a month.

How educated are people in Falfurrias, Texas?

About 22.6% of adults age 25 and over in Falfurrias, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Falfurrias, Texas?

About 40.4% of people in Falfurrias, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Falfurrias, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Falfurrias, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 1,049 residents, a change of about -19 percent over that period.

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

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