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Inez

Texas · 2,641 residents · 59.591 sq mi
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Inez is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $100,694. Population has grown 48% since 2000. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $322,300. Poverty is rare here, at 4.6% of residents. Households here earn about 58% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 200%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,641
+48%since 2000
from 1,787 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
44 / sq mi
+48%since 2000
from 30 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+12%since 2000
from 34.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Inez
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$100,694
+34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$35,079
+90%since 2000
from $18,487 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
60.4%
+11.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade12.9%
US avg: 10%
Information11.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction7.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing4.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services0.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.4%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$322,300
+200%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$596
−34%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $597 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
88.3%
+3.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.9% in 2000
11.7% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+124%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.5%(1,527)
Black1.1%(19)
Hispanic / Latino11.9%(213)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score29.7%(531)
2020
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(2,053)
Black1%(26)
Hispanic / Latino17.2%(453)
Asian0.3%(8)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score39.3%(1,039)
Diversity Score
39
+32%since 2000
from 30 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.1%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.0 min
+80%since 2000
from 18.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2011
from 4.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.7%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
49.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
5.8%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 86.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Inez, Texas?

Inez, Texas has about 2,641 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Inez, Texas?

The typical household in Inez, Texas earns about $100,694 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Inez, Texas expensive?

In Inez, Texas, the median home is worth about $322,300, and the typical rent is about $596 a month.

How educated are people in Inez, Texas?

About 32.1% of adults age 25 and over in Inez, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Inez, Texas?

About 4.6% of people in Inez, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Inez, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Inez, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,194 residents, a change of about 83 percent over that period.

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

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