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Gail

Texas · 249 residents · 2.012 sq mi
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Gail has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,417. Population has grown 21% since 2019. Median home value has risen by half since 2019, reaching $120,800. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.9
US median: 38.8
More educated
37% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
249
+21%since 2019
from 206 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
124 / sq mi
+21%since 2019
from 102 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.9
+9%since 2019
from 34.8 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
158204250295341201020202024Gail
2024243
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,417
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2019
from $54,500 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2023
Per capita income
$19,582
−8%since 2019
from $21,198 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
13.2%
−17.5 ptssince 2019
from 30.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing26.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction17.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing9.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade5.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information5.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,800
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
60.2%
−2.7 ptssince 2019
from 62.9% in 2019
39.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+58%since 2019
from 1.4 in 2019
2010 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic67%(138)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.3%(15)
Diversity Score60%(124)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.7%(201)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino17.7%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other13.9%(35)
Diversity Score55.4%(138)
Diversity Score
55
−8%since 2019
from 60 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.6%
+6.1 ptssince 2019
from 30.5% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2019
from 94.9% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.5%
−9.3 ptssince 2019
from 17.8% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.7 min
−22%since 2019
from 29.1 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.4%
−7.5 ptssince 2019
from 89.9% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+3.1 ptssince 2019
from 4.8% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2019
from 54.4% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.8%
−11.2 ptssince 2019
from 40.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 42.2% in 2019
Female
59.7%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 57.8% in 2019
Foreign born
2.1%
−7.1 ptssince 2019
from 9.2% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 2.9% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gail, Texas?

Gail, Texas has about 249 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gail, Texas?

The typical household in Gail, Texas earns about $55,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gail, Texas expensive?

In Gail, Texas, the median home is worth about $120,800.

How educated are people in Gail, Texas?

About 36.6% of adults age 25 and over in Gail, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gail, Texas?

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

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