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Harper

Texas · 1,214 residents · 56.6 sq mi
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Harper is a city of 1,214 people in Texas. This skews young, with a median age of 34.6. There are 21 people per square mile. About 26% of adults have finished a four-year degree. The foreign-born share is 4%. 74% of homes are owner-occupied.

At a glance
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
26% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 257%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,214
+21%since 2000
from 1,006 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
21 / sq mi
+24%since 2009
from 17 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
34.6
−16%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
56.6 sq mi
Population, 2000 – 2024
8931K1K1K1K2000201020202024Harper
20241K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 59.8%(119)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.3%(52)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1412.6%(153)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 194.2%(51)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 244.8%(58)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.5%(188)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.2%(148)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 549.6%(116)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.4%(114)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.9%(120)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.3%(77)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.5%(18)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$35,876
+134%since 2000
from $15,318 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
42.3%
+31.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.473
+14%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade18.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance17.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.5%
US avg: 1.6%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services7.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing3.8%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$434,600
+257%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.7%
−5.2 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
26.3% rent
Vacancy rate
27.9%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
2.95 people
+50%since 2009
from 1.97 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
0.3%
−27.0 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
84.3%
+73.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(942)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5%(50)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(721)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29.2%(354)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.4%(139)
Diversity Score
69
+1006%since 2009
from 6 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican11.2%(136)
Ancestry
German27.3%(332)
English8%(97)
American7.7%(94)
Irish7.4%(90)
Scotch-Irish4.4%(54)
French1.3%(16)
Scottish0.1%(1)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
26.1%
+11.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
21.8%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+51%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.6%
+13.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% 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
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
45.3%
−23.1 ptssince 2020
from 68.4% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
19.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.8%
+33.2 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
63.6%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
36.4%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
21.1%
−11.1 ptssince 2012
from 32.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2013
from 27.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+27.3 ptssince 2017
from 67.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+19.0 ptssince 2020
from 81.0% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
95.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2020
from 85.5% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
80.4%
−1.4 ptssince 2016
from 81.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.7%
+1.1 ptssince 2016
from 16.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married29.3%(159)
Married57.8%(314)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced12.9%(70)
Women 15+
Never married36%(125)
Married62.5%(217)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced1.4%(5)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
12.5%
−15.0 ptssince 2013
from 27.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
52.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2020
from 49.9% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
13.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2020
from 13.6% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
17.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2020
from 17.0% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
14.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2020
from 6.8% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
3.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2020
from 1.8% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
68.0%
+4.6 ptssince 2020
from 63.4% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
28.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 22.1% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)34.4%(11)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)34.4%(11)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era100%(32)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 32 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harper, Texas?

Harper, Texas has about 1,214 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Harper, Texas expensive?

In Harper, Texas, the median home is worth about $434,600.

How educated are people in Harper, Texas?

About 26.1% of adults age 25 and over in Harper, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Harper, Texas?

About 13.3% of people in Harper, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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