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Moody

Texas · 1,650 residents (2025 est.) · 1.393 sq mi
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Moody has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $69,750. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $168,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 135%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,390
−1%since 2000
from 1,400 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
998 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 1,005 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
37.1
+2%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,650 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Moody
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$69,750
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,974 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,789
+136%since 2000
from $13,048 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
48.1%
+34.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
17.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.419
+2%since 2010
from 0.411 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Information10.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical10.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade10.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services6.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration6.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services4.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,800
+135%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,214
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
23.3% rent
Vacancy rate
13.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
−9.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.2%
+8.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.4
+66%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
86
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.5%(1,057)
Black8.6%(121)
Hispanic / Latino14.9%(209)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score48.6%(681)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.5%(882)
Black6%(83)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(335)
Asian1.1%(15)
Other5.4%(75)
Diversity Score66.6%(926)
Diversity Score
67
+37%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.6%
+11.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.3%
+29.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+10%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.0%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.2%
−11.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.7%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.7%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.8%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
−17.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
50.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.9%
−4.3 ptssince 2012
from 21.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
20.7%
−53.7 ptssince 2013
from 74.4% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
+32.8 ptssince 2017
from 62.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
86.9%
+6.2 ptssince 2016
from 80.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2016
from 18.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moody, Texas?

Moody, Texas has about 1,390 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moody, Texas?

The typical household in Moody, Texas earns about $69,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Moody, Texas expensive?

In Moody, Texas, the median home is worth about $168,800, and the typical rent is about $1,214 a month.

How educated are people in Moody, Texas?

About 17.6% of adults age 25 and over in Moody, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Moody, Texas?

About 17.6% of people in Moody, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Moody, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Moody, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 61 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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