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Harper

Texas · 1,214 residents · 56.573 sq mi
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Population has grown 21% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $434,600. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

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
+21%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
34.6
−16%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
8931K1K1K1K2000201020202024Harper
20241K
2000201020202024
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
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%
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%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(942)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5%(50)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.4%(125)
2024
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(721)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino29.2%(354)
Asian0%(0)
Other11.4%(139)
Diversity Score68.6%(833)
Diversity Score
69
+453%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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%
Self-employed
19.4%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
55.8%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% 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%
−48.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% 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%
−60.0 ptssince 2013
from 72.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+27.3 ptssince 2017
from 67.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
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%
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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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