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Neches

Texas · 352 residents · 1.01 sq mi
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Neches has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $82,143. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 64% since 2023. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 45.1, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
78% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
352
+64%since 2023
from 214 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Population density
349 / sq mi
+64%since 2023
from 212 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.1
+4%since 2023
from 43.5 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2020 – 2024
15721026431737020202024Neches
2024352
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$82,143
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2023
from $79,667 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,682
+8%since 2023
from $36,768 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
58.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 67.6% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
8.5%
−1.8 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
+12%since 2023
from 0.345 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance21.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical21.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information15.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing4.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
77.8%
−11.4 ptssince 2023
from 89.2% in 2023
22.2% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.8%
+9.8 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
9.4%
−28.1 ptssince 2023
from 37.5% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(181)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.2%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(9)
Diversity Score33.8%(72)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(308)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(27)
Asian2.6%(9)
Other2.3%(8)
Diversity Score28.4%(100)
Diversity Score
28
−16%since 2023
from 34 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+6.1 ptssince 2023
from 82.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.9 min
+4%since 2023
from 47.1 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2023
from 87.2% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.8% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
10.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2023
from 6.8% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.2%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 20.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 69.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 17.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.3%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
Female
45.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 45.3% in 2023
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
9.5%
+8.3 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 20.6% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
15.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.6% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.8%
+3.9 ptssince 2023
from 91.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
99.1%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 97.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.9%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Neches, Texas?

Neches, Texas has about 352 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Neches, Texas?

The typical household in Neches, Texas earns about $82,143 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Neches, Texas?

About 7.4% of adults age 25 and over in Neches, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Neches, Texas?

About 8.5% of people in Neches, 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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