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Gunter

Texas · 1,498 residents · 19.417 sq mi
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Gunter is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $58,162. Population has grown 22% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $114,500. Poverty is rare here, at 4.5% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,498
+22%since 2000
from 1,230 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
77 / sq mi
+22%since 2000
from 63 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.7
+8%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7681K2K2K3K1990201020202024Gunter
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,162
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,890
+84%since 2000
from $13,535 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 38.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade17%
US avg: 10.9%
Information16.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing1.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$114,500
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $61,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$782
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $531 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.7%
−17.1 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
32.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
49.4%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 44.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+29%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic72%(885)
Black0.7%(8)
Hispanic / Latino24.9%(306)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score49.5%(609)
2010
White, non-Hispanic71.2%(1,066)
Black1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino25.8%(386)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.8%(762)
Diversity Score
51
+3%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
83.5%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
+10%since 2000
from 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
86.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.1%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.9%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
12.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Gunter, Texas?

Gunter, Texas has about 1,498 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Gunter, Texas?

The typical household in Gunter, Texas earns about $58,162 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Gunter, Texas expensive?

In Gunter, Texas, the median home is worth about $114,500, and the typical rent is about $782 a month.

How educated are people in Gunter, Texas?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Gunter, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Gunter, Texas?

About 4.5% of people in Gunter, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Gunter, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Gunter, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 582 residents, a change of about 64 percent over that period.

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