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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Heath

Texas · 4,149 residents · 12.359 sq mi
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Heath is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $98,975. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 97% since 1990. 47% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value has more than doubled since 1990, reaching $261,200. Poverty is rare here, at 3.5% of residents. Households here earn about 148% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 35.2
More educated
47% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

4,149
+97%since 1990
from 2,108 in 1990
1990 – 2025
336 / sq mi
+97%since 1990
from 171 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
39.3
+6%since 1990
from 37.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
1K4K6K9K12K1990201020202024Heath
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$98,975
+35%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $55,447 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$51,049
+103%since 1990
from $25,148 in 1990
US average: $21,522
3.5%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$261,200
+39%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $142,400 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$919
−15%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $822 in 1990
US average: $602
94.9%
+6.1 ptssince 1990
from 88.7% in 1990
5.1% rent
2.6
+3%since 1990
from 2.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(2,025)
Black0.9%(19)
Hispanic / Latino3.1%(65)
Asian0.5%(11)
Diversity Score16.2%(343)
2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(3,884)
Black0.8%(32)
Hispanic / Latino3%(125)
Asian1.3%(56)
Diversity Score12.5%(519)
13
−23%since 1990
from 16 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

46.6%
+12.4 ptssince 1990
from 34.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
95.3%
+4.6 ptssince 1990
from 90.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
18.4%
+5.9 ptssince 1990
from 12.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.4 min
−22%since 1990
from 33.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Heath, Texas?

Heath, Texas has about 4,149 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Heath, Texas?

The typical household in Heath, Texas earns about $98,975 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heath, Texas expensive?

In Heath, Texas, the median home is worth about $261,200, and the typical rent is about $919 a month.

How educated are people in Heath, Texas?

About 46.6% of adults age 25 and over in Heath, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heath, Texas?

About 3.5% of people in Heath, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Heath, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Heath, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,041 residents, a change of about 97 percent over that period.

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

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