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Frost

Texas · 643 residents · 1.131 sq mi
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Frost has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $42,045. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $52,800. The poverty rate of 27.7% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
643
−1%since 2000
from 648 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
569 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 573 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.8
+10%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5326527728911K1990201020202024Frost
2024968
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,045
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,808
−3%since 2000
from $17,350 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
24.4%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
27.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.375
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade11.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade9.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Construction7.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing6.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.5%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$52,800
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$688
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $415 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.5%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
21.8% rent
Vacancy rate
9.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
56.5%
−13.5 ptssince 2009
from 70.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+15%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.8%(478)
Black7.3%(47)
Hispanic / Latino17.1%(111)
Asian1.2%(8)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.7%(335)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(454)
Black6.4%(41)
Hispanic / Latino22.4%(144)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score55.3%(355)
Diversity Score
55
+7%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.3%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.5 min
+16%since 2000
from 26.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.5%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 77.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.3%
−27.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
Female
48.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
Foreign born
10.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
15.1%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Frost, Texas?

Frost, Texas has about 643 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Frost, Texas?

The typical household in Frost, Texas earns about $42,045 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Frost, Texas expensive?

In Frost, Texas, the median home is worth about $52,800, and the typical rent is about $688 a month.

How educated are people in Frost, Texas?

About 17.3% of adults age 25 and over in Frost, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Frost, Texas?

About 27.7% of people in Frost, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Frost, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Frost, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 71 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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