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Huntington

Texas · 2,118 residents · 2.747 sq mi
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Huntington has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,597. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $58,900. The poverty rate of 33.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 36% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,118
+2%since 2000
from 2,068 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
771 / sq mi
+2%since 2000
from 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.5
+16%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Huntington
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,597
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,986 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,602
+47%since 2000
from $11,989 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
33.2%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade7.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food2.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction2%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,900
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$798
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.5%
−30.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
16.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
55.1%
+14.9 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+37%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(1,767)
Black8.6%(177)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(77)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.7%(593)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88%(1,863)
Black5.8%(123)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(94)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other4.3%(91)
Diversity Score32.3%(685)
Diversity Score
32
+13%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+29%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.1%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% 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
9.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.8%
−35.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.1%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntington, Texas?

Huntington, Texas has about 2,118 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Huntington, Texas?

The typical household in Huntington, Texas earns about $31,597 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huntington, Texas expensive?

In Huntington, Texas, the median home is worth about $58,900, and the typical rent is about $798 a month.

How educated are people in Huntington, Texas?

About 6.9% of adults age 25 and over in Huntington, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huntington, Texas?

About 33.2% of people in Huntington, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Huntington, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Huntington, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 324 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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