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Knippa

Texas · 689 residents · 5.114 sq mi
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Knippa has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,267. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $59,600. The poverty rate of 31.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
689
−7%since 2000
from 739 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
135 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.3
+33%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5616968319651K2000201020202024Knippa
2024844
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$22,267
−40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,014
+64%since 2000
from $9,790 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.2%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade14%
US avg: 7.2%
Information13%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing7.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction3.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing2.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,600
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
29.0%
−45.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
16.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
−29.6 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.7
+140%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic43%(318)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino55.3%(409)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.9%(457)
2010
White, non-Hispanic38.5%(265)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino61%(420)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.5%(410)
Diversity Score
59
−4%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
79.3%
+22.1 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
−1%since 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.0%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
2.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.3%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.9%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
48.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−42.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knippa, Texas?

Knippa, Texas has about 689 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Knippa, Texas?

The typical household in Knippa, Texas earns about $22,267 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Knippa, Texas expensive?

In Knippa, Texas, the median home is worth about $59,600.

How educated are people in Knippa, Texas?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Knippa, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Knippa, Texas?

About 31.2% of people in Knippa, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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