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Mobile City

Texas · 142 residents · 0.015 sq mi
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Mobile City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,043. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 54 residents. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. At a median age of 24.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 45.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 24.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
17% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
142
−28%since 2000
from 196 in 2000
2000 – 2025
Population density
9,467 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 13,067 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
24.5
+9%since 2000
from 22.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1061632212783352000201020202024Mobile City
2024296
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,043
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,654 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2021
Per capita income
$16,096
+89%since 2000
from $8,521 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
6.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
45.6%
+44.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.8%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade12.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$940
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $540 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
17.1%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
82.9% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic15.5%(22)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino79.6%(113)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.1%(48)
Diversity Score
34
−47%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.9%
+43.9 ptssince 2000
from 50.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 15.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.5%
+44.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
3.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−15.0 ptssince 2011
from 15.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 65.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.2%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.8%
−11.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
59.2%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
22.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.0%
−46.6 ptssince 2013
from 61.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Mobile City, Texas?

Mobile City, Texas has about 142 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Mobile City, Texas?

The typical household in Mobile City, Texas earns about $38,043 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Mobile City, Texas expensive?

In Mobile City, Texas, the typical rent is about $940 a month.

How educated are people in Mobile City, Texas?

About 2.6% 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 45.6% of people in Mobile City, 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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