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Knippa

Texas · 606 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 $44,514. Population has fallen 18% since 2000, a loss of 133 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $112,900. With a median age of 44.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 44.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 130%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
606
−18%since 2000
from 739 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
118 / sq mi
−18%since 2000
from 145 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
44.0
+49%since 2000
from 29.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5616968319651K2000201020202024Knippa
2024844
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$44,514
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,093
+105%since 2000
from $9,790 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
28.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 20.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information20%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction8.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 10%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$112,900
+130%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
87.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
12.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+128%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.8%(217)
Black1.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino59.1%(358)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0.3%(2)
Diversity Score61.2%(371)
Diversity Score
61
−1%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
80.7%
+23.5 ptssince 2000
from 57.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.4 min
Unchangedsince 2000
from 15.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 82.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 2.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.3%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.9%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Female
54.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.9%
−65.6 ptssince 2013
from 72.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Knippa, Texas?

Knippa, Texas has about 606 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Knippa, Texas?

The typical household in Knippa, Texas earns about $44,514 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 $112,900.

How educated are people in Knippa, Texas?

About 21.7% 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 16.2% of people in Knippa, 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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