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Harper

Texas · 1,192 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 $35,242. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $128,200. With a median age of 45.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,192
+18%since 2000
from 1,006 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
21 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
45.2
+9%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
8931K1K1K1K2000201020202024Harper
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,242
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,776 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$26,262
+71%since 2000
from $15,318 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade19.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing12.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction7.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing5.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$128,200
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$818
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.3%
−38.6 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
21.6%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 27.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.6
+73%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
2000 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(1,035)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(136)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.2%(15)
Diversity Score28.9%(345)
Diversity Score
29
+133%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
88.1%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.0 min
+27%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
69.9%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.6%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
11.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.7%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
8.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
25.8%
−23.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.8%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harper, Texas?

Harper, Texas has about 1,192 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harper, Texas?

The typical household in Harper, Texas earns about $35,242 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 $128,200, and the typical rent is about $818 a month.

How educated are people in Harper, Texas?

About 12.4% 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 11.5% of people in Harper, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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