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Heidelberg

Texas · 1,725 residents · 2.641 sq mi
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Heidelberg has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $19,155. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 14% 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 $47,000. At a median age of 27.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 61% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,725
+9%since 2000
from 1,586 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
653 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 601 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
27.3
+15%since 2000
from 23.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K2000201020202024Heidelberg
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,155
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,926 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,076
+84%since 2000
from $4,922 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.4%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
56.9%
+14.0 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction8.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade3.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$47,000
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
19.3%
−72.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
16.9% rent
Vacancy rate
15.8%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
31.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+59%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.7%(75)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino95%(1,507)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.6%(184)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.9%(50)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96.8%(1,669)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score7.1%(122)
Diversity Score
7
−39%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
53.0%
+37.2 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+44%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
24.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.5%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
15.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.9%
−52.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heidelberg, Texas?

Heidelberg, Texas has about 1,725 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heidelberg, Texas?

The typical household in Heidelberg, Texas earns about $19,155 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Heidelberg, Texas expensive?

In Heidelberg, Texas, the median home is worth about $47,000.

How educated are people in Heidelberg, Texas?

About 13.9% of adults age 25 and over in Heidelberg, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Heidelberg, Texas?

About 56.9% of people in Heidelberg, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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