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Heath

Texas · 9,769 residents · 12.359 sq mi
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Heath is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $174,154. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,620 residents. 58% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $523,900. With a median age of 44.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 173% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.4
US median: 38.8
More educated
58% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,769
+135%since 2000
from 4,149 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
790 / sq mi
+135%since 2000
from 336 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.4
+13%since 2000
from 39.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K4K6K9K12K1990201020202024Heath
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$174,154
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $98,975 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$86,860
+70%since 2000
from $51,049 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
85.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 73.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services14.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.2%
US avg: 10%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$523,900
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $261,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,944
+41%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $919 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
94.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.9% in 2000
5.4% rent
Afford Score
3.0
+14%since 2000
from 2.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic93.6%(3,884)
Black0.8%(32)
Hispanic / Latino3%(125)
Asian1.3%(56)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.5%(519)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.7%(7,784)
Black3.7%(363)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(832)
Asian2.6%(258)
Other1.9%(182)
Diversity Score38.3%(3,744)
Diversity Score
38
+206%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
58.1%
+11.6 ptssince 2000
from 46.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 95.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
23.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 26.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
80.4%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 84.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−4.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.9%
−8.9 ptssince 2011
from 67.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
59.5%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.3%
−89.7 ptssince 2013
from 95.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heath, Texas?

Heath, Texas has about 9,769 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heath, Texas?

The typical household in Heath, Texas earns about $174,154 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 $523,900, and the typical rent is about $1,944 a month.

How educated are people in Heath, Texas?

About 58.1% 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 1.8% 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 7,661 residents, a change of about 363 percent over that period.

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