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Heidelberg

Texas · 1,507 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 $26,007. Population has declined 5% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $44,500. At a median age of 34.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 59% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,507
−5%since 2000
from 1,586 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
571 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 601 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.6
+46%since 2000
from 23.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
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20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,007
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $15,926 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,228
+128%since 2000
from $4,922 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.1%
−22.7 ptssince 2000
from 42.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information35.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade1.2%
US avg: 10%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,500
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.3%
−12.0 ptssince 2000
from 91.4% in 2000
20.7% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic2%(30)
Black0.1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino97.9%(1,475)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.2%(78)
Diversity Score
5
−55%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
45.1%
+29.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.9 min
−11%since 2000
from 13.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
42.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
35.5%
+25.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.8% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.5%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.3%
−42.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Foreign born
20.4%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
62.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2013
from 65.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Heidelberg, Texas?

Heidelberg, Texas has about 1,507 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Heidelberg, Texas?

The typical household in Heidelberg, Texas earns about $26,007 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 $44,500.

How educated are people in Heidelberg, Texas?

About 1.9% 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 20.1% of people in Heidelberg, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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