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Italy

Texas · 1,926 residents · 2.005 sq mi
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Italy has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,572. Population has declined 3% since 2000. 10% 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 $93,800. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% 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
1,926
−3%since 2000
from 1,993 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
961 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 994 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.5
+11%since 2000
from 32.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K3K1990201020202024Italy
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,572
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,853 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,714
+35%since 2000
from $15,335 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
5.7%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade18.5%
US avg: 10%
Information14.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing2.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,800
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $58,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$992
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $583 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
66.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
33.1% rent
Afford Score
1.9
+35%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.8%(1,133)
Black12.1%(234)
Hispanic / Latino25.3%(488)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other6.4%(123)
Diversity Score74.5%(1,435)
Diversity Score
74
+21%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 77.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.0 min
−5%since 2000
from 26.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 80.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.5%
−10.8 ptssince 2011
from 15.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.5%
+4.7 ptssince 2011
from 57.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.7%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 49.9% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 50.1% in 2009
Foreign born
9.0%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.4%
−63.0 ptssince 2013
from 81.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Italy, Texas?

Italy, Texas has about 1,926 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Italy, Texas?

The typical household in Italy, Texas earns about $49,572 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 $93,800, and the typical rent is about $992 a month.

How educated are people in Italy, Texas?

About 9.9% 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 5.7% 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 213 residents, a change of about 12 percent over that period.

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

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