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Fronton

Texas · 205 residents · 0.418 sq mi
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Population has fallen 66% since 2000, a loss of 394 residents. At a median age of 27.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 71.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 27.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
68% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
205
−66%since 2000
from 599 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
490 / sq mi
−66%since 2000
from 1,433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
27.9
+3%since 2000
from 27.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
03106209301K2000201020202024Fronton
2024205
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$12,689
+91%since 2000
from $6,642 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.2%
+14.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
71.2%
+33.1 ptssince 2000
from 38.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.500
+82%since 2010
from 0.274 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information40.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
68.1%
−22.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
31.9% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+100.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4%(24)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96%(575)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score9.6%(58)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(205)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
−100%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.3%
+19.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
69.5%
+38.5 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
27.3%
+21.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
59.4%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
40.6%
+30.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
23.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
25.0%
−21.9 ptssince 2011
from 46.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
59.4%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
56.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
25.4%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
14.8%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
36.1%
+23.2 ptssince 2012
from 12.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.9%
−77.1 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+43.1 ptssince 2017
from 56.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
0.0%
−15.9 ptssince 2016
from 15.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
100.0%
+15.9 ptssince 2016
from 84.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fronton, Texas?

Fronton, Texas has about 205 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Fronton, Texas?

About 27.3% of adults age 25 and over in Fronton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Fronton, Texas?

About 71.2% of people in Fronton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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