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Gholson

Texas · 1,061 residents · 8.362 sq mi
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Gholson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,250. Population has grown 15% since 2000. Median home value is $79,700. With a median age of 42.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 31% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 42.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,061
+15%since 2000
from 922 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
127 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 110 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
42.5
+12%since 2000
from 37.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6328271K1K1K1990201020202024Gholson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,250
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,084
+33%since 2000
from $15,868 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 11.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance9.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information7.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.2%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$788
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $458 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
43.3%
−38.3 ptssince 2000
from 81.6% in 2000
16.8% rent
Vacancy rate
13.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.9%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 30.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+31%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(799)
Black3.9%(36)
Hispanic / Latino6.9%(64)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.4%(234)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.9%(922)
Black1.1%(12)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(110)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0.4%(5)
Diversity Score27.3%(290)
Diversity Score
27
+8%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.8 min
+87%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 73.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
17.7%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
5.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.5%
−27.8 ptssince 2009
from 62.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.3%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
50.7%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.7%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gholson, Texas?

Gholson, Texas has about 1,061 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gholson, Texas?

The typical household in Gholson, Texas earns about $34,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gholson, Texas expensive?

In Gholson, Texas, the median home is worth about $79,700, and the typical rent is about $788 a month.

How educated are people in Gholson, Texas?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Gholson, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gholson, Texas?

About 14.3% of people in Gholson, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gholson, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gholson, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 364 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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