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Gladewater

Texas · 6,134 residents · 11.567 sq mi
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Gladewater has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $100,200. The poverty rate of 30.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% 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
6,134
+1%since 2000
from 6,078 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
530 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 525 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.8
+2%since 2000
from 37.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6K6K6K7K7K1990201020202024Gladewater
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,118 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,193
+41%since 2000
from $14,317 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
22.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
30.6%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information23.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Wholesale trade5.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,200
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$826
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $424 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.0%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
44.0% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+26%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.2%(4,755)
Black16.1%(976)
Hispanic / Latino3.5%(213)
Asian0.6%(35)
Other0%
Diversity Score42.4%(2,580)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.9%(3,920)
Black19%(1,167)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(585)
Asian0.8%(49)
Other4.9%(302)
Diversity Score65.8%(4,039)
Diversity Score
66
+55%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 12.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.4 min
+16%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.5%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 6.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 62.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
21.5%
−35.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.9%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
57.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.0%
−55.3 ptssince 2013
from 80.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gladewater, Texas?

Gladewater, Texas has about 6,134 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gladewater, Texas?

The typical household in Gladewater, Texas earns about $40,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gladewater, Texas expensive?

In Gladewater, Texas, the median home is worth about $100,200, and the typical rent is about $826 a month.

How educated are people in Gladewater, Texas?

About 13.7% of adults age 25 and over in Gladewater, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gladewater, Texas?

About 30.6% of people in Gladewater, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gladewater, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gladewater, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 113 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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