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Higgins

Texas · 356 residents · 1.109 sq mi
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Higgins has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,354. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 69 residents. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $87,300. With a median age of 47.5, 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 47.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 179%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
356
−16%since 2000
from 425 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
321 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 383 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.5
−2%since 2000
from 48.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3324044765476191990201020202024Higgins
2024462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,354
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,714 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,282
+81%since 2000
from $16,164 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
39.9%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
18.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 21.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance19.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical18.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Information11.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$87,300
+179%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 80.8% in 2000
18.6% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+92%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.9%(382)
Black0.9%(4)
Hispanic / Latino4.9%(21)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.5%(62)
2020
White, non-Hispanic81.5%(290)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(35)
Asian0%(0)
Other5%(18)
Diversity Score33.9%(121)
Diversity Score
34
+133%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.0%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 73.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.4 min
+10%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.0%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.1%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
14.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2011
from 1.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
60.0%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 66.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.5%
−23.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.6%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 43.4% in 2009
Female
62.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
Foreign born
6.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.6%
−56.3 ptssince 2013
from 82.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Higgins, Texas?

Higgins, Texas has about 356 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Higgins, Texas?

The typical household in Higgins, Texas earns about $56,354 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Higgins, Texas expensive?

In Higgins, Texas, the median home is worth about $87,300, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Higgins, Texas?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Higgins, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Higgins, Texas?

About 18.9% of people in Higgins, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Higgins, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Higgins, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 95 residents, a change of about -21 percent over that period.

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