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George West

Texas · 2,586 residents · 1.938 sq mi
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George West has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,838. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,000. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

2,586
+2%vs 2000
vs 2,524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
1,334 / sq mi
+2%vs 2000
vs 1,302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.0
−16%vs 2000
vs 34.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024George West
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,838
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $29,364 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$8,435
−38%vs 2000
vs $13,591 in 2000
US average: $14,340
30.6%
+9.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.1% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,000
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,900 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$228
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $349 in 2000
US average: $450
75.1%
−1.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 76.0% in 2000
24.9% rent
2.1
+37%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41%(1,035)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino58%(1,464)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.9%(1,537)
1990
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(1,988)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino51.3%(1,327)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other22.7%(588)
Diversity Score75.5%(1,953)
76
+24%vs 2000
vs 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.7%
+1.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 10.4% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
49.2%
−6.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 55.9% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.3%
−1.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

19.6 min
+12%vs 2000
vs 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in George West, Texas?

George West, Texas has about 2,586 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in George West, Texas?

The typical household in George West, Texas earns about $16,838 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is George West, Texas expensive?

In George West, Texas, the median home is worth about $36,000, and the typical rent is about $228 a month.

How educated are people in George West, Texas?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in George West, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in George West, Texas?

About 30.6% of people in George West, 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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