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George West

Texas · 2,171 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 $30,602. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $68,300. The poverty rate of 23.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,171
−14%since 2000
from 2,524 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,120 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,302 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.9
+22%since 2000
from 34.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024George West
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,602
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,364 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,996
+18%since 2000
from $13,591 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
23.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information28.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing11.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance2.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.7%
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
$68,300
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$717
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $349 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
78.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
21.8% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+43%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.7%(774)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino62%(1,346)
Asian0.6%(12)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.6%(1,293)
Diversity Score
60
−2%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 10.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
56.2%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 55.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.6 min
−5%since 2000
from 17.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.7%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 2.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.7%
−6.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.3%
−39.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.3%
−51.0 ptssince 2013
from 74.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in George West, Texas?

George West, Texas has about 2,171 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in George West, Texas earns about $30,602 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 $68,300, and the typical rent is about $717 a month.

How educated are people in George West, Texas?

About 11.5% 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 23.7% 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 415 residents, a change of about -16 percent over that period.

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

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