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Texas · 2,140 residents (2025 est.) · 2.005 sq mi
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Italy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $60,754. Population has grown 19% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $168,600. At a median age of 29.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 29.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 58%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,372
+19%since 2000
from 1,993 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,183 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 994 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
29.1
−9%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,140 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Italy
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,754
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,853 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,512
+60%since 2000
from $15,335 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.4%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.397
+2%since 2010
from 0.391 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade16.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,600
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,285
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
66.7%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
33.3% rent
Vacancy rate
12.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.5%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 31.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.8%
+28.9 ptssince 2009
from 32.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.8
+98%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.4%(1,324)
Black19.4%(386)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(252)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.4%(1,223)
2024
White, non-Hispanic55.4%(1,315)
Black18%(428)
Hispanic / Latino23%(545)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.5%(84)
Diversity Score75.8%(1,797)
Diversity Score
76
+23%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
+14%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
20.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
4.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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
5.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−10.3 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
57.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.8%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.4%
−23.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
52.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
3.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 18.4% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
22.2%
−59.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+22.5 ptssince 2017
from 68.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
88.2%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 83.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
11.8%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 16.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Italy, Texas?

Italy, Texas has about 2,372 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Italy, Texas?

The typical household in Italy, Texas earns about $60,754 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Italy, Texas expensive?

In Italy, Texas, the median home is worth about $168,600, and the typical rent is about $1,285 a month.

How educated are people in Italy, Texas?

About 18.0% of adults age 25 and over in Italy, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Italy, Texas?

About 11.1% of people in Italy, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Italy, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Italy, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 659 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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