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Huntington

Texas · 2,025 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 $37,652. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $66,000. The poverty rate of 20.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 41% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% 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
2,025
−2%since 2000
from 2,068 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
737 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.5
+16%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Huntington
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,652
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,986 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,880
+41%since 2000
from $11,989 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.6%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction12.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Information10.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade4.3%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,000
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
39.4% rent
Afford Score
1.8
+29%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(1,663)
Black6.5%(131)
Hispanic / Latino6.7%(136)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other5.2%(105)
Diversity Score40.3%(815)
Diversity Score
40
+40%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+89%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
89.9%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−5.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.7%
−47.2 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.6%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
60.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.0%
−62.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntington, Texas?

Huntington, Texas has about 2,025 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Huntington, Texas?

The typical household in Huntington, Texas earns about $37,652 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 $66,000, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Huntington, Texas?

About 12.7% 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 20.8% 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 231 residents, a change of about 13 percent over that period.

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