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Fronton

Texas · 180 residents · 0.418 sq mi
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Fronton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,594. Population has fallen 70% since 2000, a loss of 419 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $58,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 135%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
180
−70%since 2000
from 599 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
431 / sq mi
−70%since 2000
from 1,433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.2
+22%since 2000
from 27.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
03106209301K2000201020202024Fronton
2024205
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,594
+96%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,556 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$6,731
+1%since 2000
from $6,642 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
5.6%
−32.6 ptssince 2000
from 38.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.274
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade33.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,800
+135%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2023
Owner-occupied
10.0%
−80.3 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
4.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−23.6 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+20%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2019
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(180)
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
0.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
40.4%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+27.7 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−17.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−10.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−64.2 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
22.7%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−40.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fronton, Texas?

Fronton, Texas has about 180 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fronton, Texas?

The typical household in Fronton, Texas earns about $38,594 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Fronton, Texas expensive?

In Fronton, Texas, the median home is worth about $58,800.

How educated are people in Fronton, Texas?

About 0.0% 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 5.6% of people in Fronton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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