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Lone Star

Texas · 1,400 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 $47,750. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $118,300. Households here earn about 25% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,400
−14%since 2000
from 1,631 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
708 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 825 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.3
+13%since 2000
from 36.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Lone Star
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,750
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,795
+50%since 2000
from $13,838 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.1%
+9.3 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
20.2%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 23.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.1%
US avg: 10%
Information18%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance2.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$118,300
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $418 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.6% in 2000
42.6% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+42%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic61.1%(856)
Black20.5%(287)
Hispanic / Latino12.2%(171)
Asian0.9%(12)
Other1.8%(25)
Diversity Score67.1%(939)
Diversity Score
67
+27%since 2000
from 53 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 9.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.3%
+18.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 3.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.0 min
+64%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 79.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−10.5 ptssince 2011
from 14.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
56.1%
−7.0 ptssince 2011
from 63.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
16.9%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
1.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−67.0 ptssince 2013
from 79.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Lone Star, Texas?

Lone Star, Texas has about 1,400 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Lone Star, Texas earns about $47,750 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 $118,300, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Lone Star, Texas?

About 10.6% 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 20.2% of people in Lone Star, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Lone Star, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Lone Star, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 215 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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