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Fronton

Texas · 172 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 $29,125. Population has fallen 71% since 2000, a loss of 427 residents. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. The poverty rate of 64.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 54% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
79% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
172
−71%since 2000
from 599 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
411 / sq mi
−71%since 2000
from 1,433 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+38%since 2000
from 27.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,125
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,556 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2022
Per capita income
$10,357
+56%since 2000
from $6,642 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
10.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
64.1%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 38.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information12.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
79.3%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 90.3% in 2000
20.7% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic1.2%(2)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino97.7%(168)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score2.9%(5)
Diversity Score
3
−70%since 2000
from 10 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
19.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 31.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.0 min
−48%since 2000
from 26.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
53.2%
−19.0 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
16.5%
+16.5 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
80.2%
+33.3 ptssince 2011
from 46.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.3%
−51.9 ptssince 2009
from 64.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
19.8%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
55.7%
−44.3 ptssince 2013
from 100.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Fronton, Texas?

Fronton, Texas has about 172 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Fronton, Texas?

The typical household in Fronton, Texas earns about $29,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Fronton, Texas?

About 5.1% 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 64.1% 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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