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Groveton

Texas · 918 residents · 2.583 sq mi
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Groveton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,054. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 189 residents. 15% 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 $66,500. The poverty rate of 29.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 45% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
918
−17%since 2000
from 1,107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
355 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 429 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.1
+12%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
7971K1K1K2K1990201020202024Groveton
2024924
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,054
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,494
+47%since 2000
from $11,890 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.7%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade16.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance3.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,500
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$586
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $352 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
40.3% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+14%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic68.8%(632)
Black17.1%(157)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(99)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(9)
Diversity Score57.6%(528)
Diversity Score
58
−1%since 2000
from 58 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
59.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 63.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+17%since 2000
from 19.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
73.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 84.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
19.0%
+11.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.2%
+8.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
35.8%
−15.4 ptssince 2011
from 51.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
29.6%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.2% in 2009
Female
50.3%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
Foreign born
11.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.4%
−35.4 ptssince 2013
from 60.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Groveton, Texas?

Groveton, Texas has about 918 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Groveton, Texas?

The typical household in Groveton, Texas earns about $35,054 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 $66,500, and the typical rent is about $586 a month.

How educated are people in Groveton, Texas?

About 14.7% 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 29.7% 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 153 residents, a change of about -14 percent over that period.

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