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George West

Texas · 2,524 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 $29,364. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,900. The poverty rate of 21.1% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 34.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,524
−2%since 1990
from 2,586 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,302 / sq mi
−2%since 1990
from 1,334 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
34.3
+18%since 1990
from 29.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024George West
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$29,364
+32%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,838 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$13,591
+61%since 1990
from $8,435 in 1990
US average: $21,522
21.1%
−9.5 ptssince 1990
from 30.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,900
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$349
+16%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $228 in 1990
US average: $602
76.0%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 75.1% in 1990
24.0% rent
1.6
−27%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(1,988)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino51.3%(1,327)
Asian0.4%(10)
Diversity Score75.5%(1,953)
2000
White, non-Hispanic41%(1,035)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino58%(1,464)
Asian0.2%(4)
Diversity Score60.9%(1,537)
61
−19%since 1990
from 76 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.4%
−1.3 ptssince 1990
from 11.7% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
55.9%
+6.7 ptssince 1990
from 49.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.5%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 2.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.4 min
−11%since 1990
from 19.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 2,524 residents according to the 2000 Census.

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

The typical household in George West, Texas earns about $29,364 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 $45,900, and the typical rent is about $349 a month.

How educated are people in George West, Texas?

About 10.4% 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 21.1% of people in George West, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has George West, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, George West, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 62 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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