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Groveton

Texas · 922 residents (2025 est.) · 2.583 sq mi
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Groveton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,875. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 183 residents. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $74,000. The poverty rate of 24.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 47% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 43.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
924
−17%since 2000
from 1,107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
358 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 429 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
43.8
+14%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:922 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
7971K1K1K2K1990201020202024Groveton
2024924
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,875
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,250 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,015
+127%since 2000
from $11,890 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
26.8%
+18.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
+20%since 2010
from 0.406 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services17.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration16.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade8.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Information8.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing3.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction2.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$74,000
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$656
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
71.3%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
28.7% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
−15.6 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.0%
+17.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
22.9%
−9.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.8
+7%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
40
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic68.4%(757)
Black18.2%(202)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(126)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.3%(645)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.8%(793)
Black5.6%(52)
Hispanic / Latino3.6%(33)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(46)
Diversity Score32.1%(296)
Diversity Score
32
−45%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.8%
+11.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
80.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.9%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.8 min
−12%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.6%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
17.5%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
24.3%
+18.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
46.0%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
9.4%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.4%
−32.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
56.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−37.2 ptssince 2009
from 42.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
29.7%
+20.9 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−49.9 ptssince 2013
from 60.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.4%
+40.1 ptssince 2017
from 50.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2016
from 91.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
8.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2016
from 8.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Groveton, Texas?

Groveton, Texas has about 924 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Groveton, Texas?

The typical household in Groveton, Texas earns about $41,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Groveton, Texas expensive?

In Groveton, Texas, the median home is worth about $74,000, and the typical rent is about $656 a month.

How educated are people in Groveton, Texas?

About 19.8% of adults age 25 and over in Groveton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Groveton, Texas?

About 24.0% of people in Groveton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Groveton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Groveton, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 147 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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