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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Harper

Texas · 1,006 residents · 56.573 sq mi
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Harper has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,776. Population has held roughly steady since 2009. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $66,800. With a median age of 41.3, the population is older than the US median of 35.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 31%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

1,006
+3%vs 2009
vs 981 in 2009
2000 – 2024
18 / sq mi
+3%vs 2009
vs 17 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 242
41.3
−14%vs 2009
vs 48.3 in 2009
US average: 35.2
Population, 20002024
8931K1K1K1K2000201020202024Harper
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,776
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $36,500 in 2009
US average: $42,589
2000 – 2023
$15,318
−35%vs 2009
vs $23,688 in 2009
US average: $21,522
17.3%
+4.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,800
−31%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $120,300 in 2009
US average: $120,530
2000 – 2024
$488
−28%inflation adjusted, since 2009
vs $840 in 2009
US average: $602
78.9%
+9.8 ptsvs 2009
vs 69.1% in 2009
21.1% rent
2.1
−36%vs 2009
vs 3.3 in 2009
2000 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2009
White, non-Hispanic97.5%(956)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.5%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(61)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(942)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5%(50)
Asian0.1%(1)
Diversity Score12.4%(125)
12
+100%vs 2009
vs 6 in 2009
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.8%
−0.2 ptsvs 2009
vs 15.0% in 2009
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
81.2%
−7.0 ptsvs 2009
vs 88.3% in 2009
US average: 80.3%
5.5%
−3.5 ptsvs 2009
vs 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.9 min
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Harper, Texas?

Harper, Texas has about 1,006 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Harper, Texas?

The typical household in Harper, Texas earns about $31,776 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Harper, Texas expensive?

In Harper, Texas, the median home is worth about $66,800, and the typical rent is about $488 a month.

How educated are people in Harper, Texas?

About 14.8% 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 17.3% 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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