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McDade

Texas · 1,070 residents · 4.09 sq mi
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McDade has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $50,489. Population has fallen 22% since 2023, a loss of 310 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $314,300. Households here earn about 36% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,070
−22%since 2023
from 1,380 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
262 / sq mi
−22%since 2023
from 337 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
39.5
+23%since 2023
from 32.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
6118211K1K1K201020202024McDade
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,489
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $50,329 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,363
+2%since 2023
from $22,869 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
31.2%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 34.8% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.431
+1%since 2023
from 0.429 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade13.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services11.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing11.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Public administration9.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Information9.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance8.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services6.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2%
US avg: 5.1%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$314,300
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $299,600 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,208
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $1,096 in 2023
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
92.6%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
7.4% rent
Vacancy rate
19.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.8% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
47.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 43.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.0%
+7.3 ptssince 2023
from 16.7% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
6.2
+5%since 2023
from 6.0 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic36.1%(498)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino62%(856)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(26)
Diversity Score60.6%(836)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.7%(403)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino60.5%(647)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(20)
Diversity Score61.5%(658)
Diversity Score
62
+2%since 2023
from 61 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 82.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 2.7% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.1 min
−28%since 2023
from 43.2 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
72.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 83.3% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.5%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.8% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
11.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2023
from 6.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2023
from 1.9% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 4.3% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
40.1%
−13.3 ptssince 2023
from 53.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2023
from 9.7% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.5%
+13.0 ptssince 2023
from 16.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
34.2%
−5.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.5% in 2023
Female
65.8%
+5.3 ptssince 2023
from 60.5% in 2023
Foreign born
5.8%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 7.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
15.3%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 13.4% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
13.8%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 10.1% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 11.4% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 91.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
82.2%
+13.4 ptssince 2023
from 68.7% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.8%
−13.4 ptssince 2023
from 31.3% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in McDade, Texas?

McDade, Texas has about 1,070 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in McDade, Texas?

The typical household in McDade, Texas earns about $50,489 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is McDade, Texas expensive?

In McDade, Texas, the median home is worth about $314,300, and the typical rent is about $1,208 a month.

How educated are people in McDade, Texas?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in McDade, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in McDade, Texas?

About 6.3% of people in McDade, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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