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Groesbeck

Texas · 3,631 residents · 4.342 sq mi
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Groesbeck has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,130. Population has fallen 15% since 2000, a loss of 660 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $93,900. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,631
−15%since 2000
from 4,291 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
836 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 988 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+15%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K4K4K4K1990201020202024Groesbeck
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,130
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,880 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,854
+65%since 2000
from $12,005 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.6%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 21.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade11.1%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services8%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing6.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,900
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$657
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $402 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
62.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
37.6% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+24%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.1%(2,407)
Black24.7%(1,061)
Hispanic / Latino17.5%(752)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.5%(3,111)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52.9%(1,921)
Black19.4%(703)
Hispanic / Latino23.3%(846)
Asian0.9%(33)
Other1.3%(47)
Diversity Score76.4%(2,772)
Diversity Score
76
+5%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.2%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 61.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+17%since 2000
from 16.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 80.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2011
from 4.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
45.4%
+18.6 ptssince 2011
from 26.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.7%
−24.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.5%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
Female
47.5%
+20.3 ptssince 2009
from 27.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.7%
−15.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.0%
−60.8 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Groesbeck, Texas?

Groesbeck, Texas has about 3,631 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Groesbeck, Texas?

The typical household in Groesbeck, Texas earns about $39,130 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Groesbeck, Texas expensive?

In Groesbeck, Texas, the median home is worth about $93,900, and the typical rent is about $657 a month.

How educated are people in Groesbeck, Texas?

About 15.6% of adults age 25 and over in Groesbeck, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Groesbeck, Texas?

About 18.6% of people in Groesbeck, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Groesbeck, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Groesbeck, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 446 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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