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Mobile City

Texas · 172 residents (2025 est.) · 0.015 sq mi
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The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $22,200. At a median age of 26.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 51.4% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 26.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
296
+51%since 2000
from 196 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
19,733 / sq mi
+51%since 2000
from 13,067 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
26.1
+17%since 2000
from 22.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:172 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 2000 – 2024
1061632212783352000201020202024Mobile City
2024296
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$15,428
+81%since 2000
from $8,521 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
6.8%
+6.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
51.4%
+50.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.337
+1%since 2010
from 0.333 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade36.5%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Information5.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$22,200
−44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,175
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
35.6%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
64.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
+16.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
97.4%
+27.8 ptssince 2009
from 69.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.3%(81)
Black2.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino54.6%(107)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.5%(126)
2024
White, non-Hispanic6.4%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93.6%(277)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15%(44)
Diversity Score
15
−77%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.8%
+36.8 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
50.8 min
+225%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.2%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
27.5%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 40.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.2%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
15.6%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
54.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
27.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.6%
−53.6 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.1%
−8.9 ptssince 2012
from 14.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
19.9%
−41.7 ptssince 2013
from 61.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+32.2 ptssince 2017
from 62.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
7.5%
−24.8 ptssince 2016
from 32.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
92.5%
+24.8 ptssince 2016
from 67.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mobile City, Texas?

Mobile City, Texas has about 296 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is Mobile City, Texas expensive?

In Mobile City, Texas, the median home is worth about $22,200, and the typical rent is about $1,175 a month.

How educated are people in Mobile City, Texas?

About 2.0% of adults age 25 and over in Mobile City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Mobile City, Texas?

About 51.4% of people in Mobile City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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