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Garza-Salinas II

Texas · 559 residents · 0.08 sq mi
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With 559 people, Garza-Salinas II is a city in Texas. This skews young, with a median age of 19.6. The poverty rate is 66.2%, above the 12.5% national rate. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 7% of adults. Households here earn about 84% less than in Texas as a whole. The typical home is worth $48,400.

At a glance
Lower income
median household income $12,368, below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 19.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 28%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Unique to this place

What stands out about Garza-Salinas II

Among the 86 cities and towns in the Rio Grande City area

  • 27th in household income$12,368
  • 29th in share with a bachelor's degree6.8%
  • 20th in home value$48,400
  • Tied for 13th in diversity score0.0
Section 01

Population & growth

559
−17%since 2023
from 673 in 2023
2010 – 2024
7,076 / sq mi
−17%since 2023
from 8,519 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
19.6
−8%since 2023
from 21.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.08 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
4596207819421K201020202024Garza-Salinas II
2024559
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 511.4%(64)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 920.8%(116)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1411.4%(64)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.4%(47)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(33)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3417%(95)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 543.4%(19)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 648.6%(48)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 746.6%(37)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over6.4%(36)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$12,368
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$10,276
−14%since 2023
from $11,931 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
8.0%
−14.5 ptssince 2023
from 22.4% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
66.2%
+19.2 ptssince 2023
from 47.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.561
−4%since 2023
from 0.582 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing20.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing20.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance12%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical12%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

$48,400
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $36,800 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
79.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2023
from 73.0% in 2023
21.0% rent
0.0%
−14.7 ptssince 2023
from 14.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.18 people
−18%since 2023
from 3.87 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
87.1%
+37.4 ptssince 2023
from 49.6% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
3.9
2010 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
7
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(673)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(559)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican100%(559)
Section 05

Education

6.8%
+1.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
45.1%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 48.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
+3%since 2023
from 17.5 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
82.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 84.5% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
18.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 15.5% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
20.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.5% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
61.6%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 59.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
70.7%
US average: 74.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

46.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2023
from 47.3% in 2023
54.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 52.7% in 2023
26.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.7% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
16.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
45.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
79.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 80.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
79.5%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
4.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.5% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
95.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 94.5% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married50.5%(55)
Married6.4%(7)
Widowed33%(36)
Divorced10.1%(11)
Women 15+
Never married31.1%(64)
Married36.9%(76)
Widowed22.8%(47)
Divorced9.2%(19)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

45.1%
+15.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
4.7%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
8.6%
US average: 13.8%
13.1%
US average: 18.4%
42.4%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
12.5%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
42.4%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Over time

Garza-Salinas II, decade by decade

Garza-Salinas II population, inflation-adjusted income and home value, education, and diversity by year
YearPopulationMedian household incomeMedian home valueBachelor's degree+Diversity score
2010719$51,728$107,6058.1%0.0
2020651$46,209$72,96517.3%5.3
2024559$12,368$48,4006.8%0.0

Census years come from the decennial census and the latest year from the American Community Survey, so part of any change between those two rows can reflect the different surveys. Dollar figures are adjusted for inflation to 2024 dollars; a figure ending in "+" was at the Census Bureau's reporting cap that year. The diversity score runs from 0 to 100; see how it's calculated.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Garza-Salinas II, Texas?

Garza-Salinas II, Texas has about 559 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Garza-Salinas II, Texas?

The typical household in Garza-Salinas II, Texas earns about $12,368 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Garza-Salinas II, Texas expensive?

In Garza-Salinas II, Texas, the median home is worth about $48,400.

How educated are people in Garza-Salinas II, Texas?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Garza-Salinas II, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Garza-Salinas II, Texas?

About 66.2% of people in Garza-Salinas II, 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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