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Grapeland

Texas · 1,465 residents · 2.578 sq mi
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Grapeland has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,405. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% 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 $72,000. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
1,465
+1%since 2000
from 1,451 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
568 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 563 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+4%since 2000
from 41.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Grapeland
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,405
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,361 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,407
+34%since 2000
from $13,736 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.6%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.0%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 23.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 10%
Information6.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade2.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.8%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$728
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $235 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.6%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.9% in 2000
35.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.5%(907)
Black34.9%(507)
Hispanic / Latino1.7%(24)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.8%(868)
2020
White, non-Hispanic56.8%(832)
Black33.5%(491)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(64)
Asian0.8%(12)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score65.2%(955)
Diversity Score
65
+9%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 68.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.8 min
+25%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
94.1%
+13.9 ptssince 2009
from 80.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
−9.3 ptssince 2011
from 13.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.1%
+20.8 ptssince 2011
from 43.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
23.1%
−34.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Female
49.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.9%
−67.5 ptssince 2013
from 80.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Grapeland, Texas?

Grapeland, Texas has about 1,465 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Grapeland, Texas?

The typical household in Grapeland, Texas earns about $39,405 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Grapeland, Texas expensive?

In Grapeland, Texas, the median home is worth about $72,000, and the typical rent is about $728 a month.

How educated are people in Grapeland, Texas?

About 14.7% of adults age 25 and over in Grapeland, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Grapeland, Texas?

About 16.0% of people in Grapeland, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Grapeland, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Grapeland, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 15 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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