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Miles

Texas · 829 residents · 1.702 sq mi
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Miles has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,956. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $66,100. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
829
−2%since 2000
from 850 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
487 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 499 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.6
+1%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7538749951K1K1990201020202024Miles
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,956
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,461 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,349
+15%since 2000
from $15,148 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 24.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.7%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 17.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.361
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade11.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance9.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information7.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services4.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$66,100
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$539
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $398 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
34.3%
−43.7 ptssince 2000
from 78.0% in 2000
19.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
27.0%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
43.9%
+31.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+34%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.1%(528)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino37.3%(317)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.9%(501)
2010
White, non-Hispanic61.3%(508)
Black0.7%(6)
Hispanic / Latino36.4%(302)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score59.6%(494)
Diversity Score
60
+1%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.0%
+14.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.7 min
+34%since 2000
from 14.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
90.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 90.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
4.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.4%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
Female
47.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−42.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Miles, Texas?

Miles, Texas has about 829 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Miles, Texas?

The typical household in Miles, Texas earns about $35,956 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Miles, Texas expensive?

In Miles, Texas, the median home is worth about $66,100, and the typical rent is about $539 a month.

How educated are people in Miles, Texas?

About 18.8% of adults age 25 and over in Miles, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Miles, Texas?

About 30.7% of people in Miles, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Miles, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Miles, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 36 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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