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Harper

Texas · 1,332 residents · 56.573 sq mi
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Harper has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,964. Population has grown 32% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $249,600. With a median age of 49.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 49.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 149%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,332
+32%since 2000
from 1,006 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
24 / sq mi
+32%since 2000
from 18 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
49.7
+20%since 2000
from 41.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
8931K1K1K1K2000201020202024Harper
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,964
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,776 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$26,985
+76%since 2000
from $15,318 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+18.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services13.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing4.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$249,600
+149%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$994
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $488 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.7%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
12.3% rent
Afford Score
4.4
+108%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(1,077)
Black0.5%(7)
Hispanic / Latino15%(200)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(10)
Diversity Score35.4%(471)
Diversity Score
35
+185%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
15.2%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+9%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2011
from 55.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
Female
50.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.2% in 2009
Foreign born
5.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.2%
−46.3 ptssince 2013
from 72.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Harper, Texas?

Harper, Texas has about 1,332 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Harper, Texas?

The typical household in Harper, Texas earns about $56,964 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 $249,600, and the typical rent is about $994 a month.

How educated are people in Harper, Texas?

About 24.3% 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 15.9% of people in Harper, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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