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New Home

Texas · 350 residents (2025 est.) · 1.001 sq mi
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New Home has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,625. Population has fallen 17% since 2000, a loss of 53 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $237,500. The poverty rate of 23.2% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.8
US median: 38.9
Average education
32% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 226%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
267
−17%since 2000
from 320 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
267 / sq mi
−17%since 2000
from 320 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
36.8
+21%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:350 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1152994826668501990201020202024New Home
2024267
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,625
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,063 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,452
+80%since 2000
from $15,222 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.4%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.2%
+13.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.421
+46%since 2010
from 0.289 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services14.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration14.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction5.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade3.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Information3.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade2.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$237,500
+226%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $40,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
26.2% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
21.5%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
21.4%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.3
+317%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
67
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(151)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino52.8%(169)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.3%(199)
2024
White, non-Hispanic53.2%(142)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino44.9%(120)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(5)
Diversity Score64.4%(172)
Diversity Score
64
+3%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 19.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2000
from 74.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
10.1%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.7 min
+53%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
89.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 85.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.9%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.5%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
60.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2011
from 49.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
37.6%
+23.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
51.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.6%
−54.9 ptssince 2009
from 57.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
14.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2012
from 11.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.4%
−70.6 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.8%
+21.6 ptssince 2017
from 67.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
73.3%
+12.3 ptssince 2016
from 61.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.7%
−12.3 ptssince 2016
from 39.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in New Home, Texas?

New Home, Texas has about 267 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in New Home, Texas?

The typical household in New Home, Texas earns about $55,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is New Home, Texas expensive?

In New Home, Texas, the median home is worth about $237,500.

How educated are people in New Home, Texas?

About 32.0% of adults age 25 and over in New Home, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in New Home, Texas?

About 23.2% of people in New Home, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has New Home, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, New Home, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 91 residents, a change of about 52 percent over that period.

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