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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Lone Star

Texas · 1,615 residents · 1.978 sq mi
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Lone Star has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,441. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $29,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 33.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 11%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,615
−1%vs 2000
vs 1,631 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
816 / sq mi
−1%vs 2000
vs 825 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
Median age
33.1
−9%vs 2000
vs 36.5 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lone Star
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$20,441
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $25,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,169
−34%vs 2000
vs $13,838 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
16.7%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 23.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$29,900
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $44,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$329
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $418 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
66.0%
+7.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 58.6% in 2000
34.0% rent
Afford Score
1.5
−16%vs 2000
vs 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic71.4%(1,165)
Black19.9%(324)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(105)
Asian0.3%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score53%(864)
1990
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(1,440)
Black6.4%(104)
Hispanic / Latino4.7%(76)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.4%(71)
Diversity Score33.4%(540)
Diversity Score
33
−37%vs 2000
vs 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.2%
+0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 9.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
74.5%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 72.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 3.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.6 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lone Star, Texas?

Lone Star, Texas has about 1,615 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Lone Star, Texas?

The typical household in Lone Star, Texas earns about $20,441 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Lone Star, Texas expensive?

In Lone Star, Texas, the median home is worth about $29,900, and the typical rent is about $329 a month.

How educated are people in Lone Star, Texas?

About 10.2% of adults age 25 and over in Lone Star, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Lone Star, Texas?

About 16.7% of people in Lone Star, 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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