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Idalou

Texas · 2,157 residents · 1.01 sq mi
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Idalou has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $34,167. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $56,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,157
+4%since 1990
from 2,074 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,136 / sq mi
+4%since 1990
from 2,053 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.6
+10%since 1990
from 33.2 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Idalou
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$34,167
+3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$14,664
+42%since 1990
from $10,361 in 1990
US average: $21,522
11.2%
−3.6 ptssince 1990
from 14.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$56,700
−4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$386
−10%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $324 in 1990
US average: $602
73.5%
−2.1 ptssince 1990
from 75.6% in 1990
26.5% rent
1.7
−7%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(1,919)
Black0.6%(12)
Hispanic / Latino38.7%(802)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score59.3%(1,230)
2000
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(1,192)
Black0.6%(13)
Hispanic / Latino43%(927)
Asian0.1%(3)
Diversity Score62.5%(1,347)
62
+5%since 1990
from 59 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.5%
+5.6 ptssince 1990
from 11.0% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
68.8%
+3.4 ptssince 1990
from 65.4% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 1.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

10.8 min
−39%since 1990
from 17.7 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Idalou, Texas?

Idalou, Texas has about 2,157 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Idalou, Texas?

The typical household in Idalou, Texas earns about $34,167 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Idalou, Texas expensive?

In Idalou, Texas, the median home is worth about $56,700, and the typical rent is about $386 a month.

How educated are people in Idalou, Texas?

About 16.5% of adults age 25 and over in Idalou, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Idalou, Texas?

About 11.2% of people in Idalou, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Idalou, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Idalou, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 83 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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