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Moody

Texas · 1,371 residents · 1.393 sq mi
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Moody has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,542. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $64,700. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,371
−2%since 2000
from 1,400 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
984 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 1,005 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.1
+2%since 2000
from 36.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K1K2K2K1990201020202024Moody
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,542
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,974 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,110
+23%since 2000
from $13,048 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.0%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.411
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services12.8%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade11.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration8.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$64,700
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.3%
−34.3 ptssince 2000
from 67.7% in 2000
39.0% rent
Vacancy rate
14.6%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.7%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
33.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+36%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic70.6%(968)
Black8.5%(116)
Hispanic / Latino20%(274)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(13)
Diversity Score56.8%(779)
Diversity Score
57
+17%since 2000
from 49 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.5%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
+20.7 ptssince 2000
from 59.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+13%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.4%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.4% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
+1.7 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
3.1%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.1%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.1%
−30.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
55.3%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 2.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−38.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Moody, Texas?

Moody, Texas has about 1,371 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Moody, Texas?

The typical household in Moody, Texas earns about $32,542 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 $64,700, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Moody, Texas?

About 7.5% 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 22.0% 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 42 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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