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Industry

Texas · 298 residents (2025 est.) · 1.067 sq mi
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Industry has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 69 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $294,400. With a median age of 55.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 3.9% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 55.5
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 200%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
235
−23%since 2000
from 304 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
220 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 285 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
55.5
+45%since 2000
from 38.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:298 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
2182582983383782000201020202024Industry
2024235
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,625 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$36,004
+171%since 2000
from $13,294 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
43.6%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
3.9%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.457
−18%since 2010
from 0.554 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade30%
US avg: 6.9%
Information21.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade12.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$294,400
+200%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $53,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
78.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 81.5% in 2000
21.3% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
24.3%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 40.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.8
+174%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
93
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.1%(201)
Black19.7%(60)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(32)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.4%(181)
2024
White, non-Hispanic49.4%(116)
Black31.1%(73)
Hispanic / Latino17%(40)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(6)
Diversity Score78.8%(185)
Diversity Score
79
+33%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.2%
+14.8 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
12.9 min
−41%since 2000
from 21.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.8%
−10.1 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
3.2%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.5%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 3.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 60.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
14.6%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.4%
+22.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.4% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
Foreign born
8.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−46.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
9.8%
−12.8 ptssince 2012
from 22.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.6%
−63.4 ptssince 2013
from 74.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
66.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2017
from 63.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 89.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2016
from 1.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Industry, Texas?

Industry, Texas has about 235 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Industry, Texas?

The typical household in Industry, Texas earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Industry, Texas expensive?

In Industry, Texas, the median home is worth about $294,400.

How educated are people in Industry, Texas?

About 32.2% of adults age 25 and over in Industry, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Industry, Texas?

About 3.9% of people in Industry, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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