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Nixon

Texas · 2,385 residents · 1.563 sq mi
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Nixon has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,313. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 6% 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 $39,500. At a median age of 29.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 29.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 25%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,385
+9%since 2000
from 2,186 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,526 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 1,399 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
29.0
−6%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Nixon
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,313
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,104 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,661
+15%since 2000
from $10,135 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.7%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 27.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade41.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade5.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services1.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,500
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$468
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $353 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
20.2%
−44.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.0% in 2000
40.5% rent
Vacancy rate
17.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 29.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
+24%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic35.2%(769)
Black2.3%(51)
Hispanic / Latino61.6%(1,346)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score61%(1,334)
2010
White, non-Hispanic20.8%(495)
Black2.1%(50)
Hispanic / Latino76.3%(1,820)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0.7%(17)
Diversity Score47%(1,120)
Diversity Score
47
−23%since 2000
from 61 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
49.3%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 51.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
−1%since 2000
from 28.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
66.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 66.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
16.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 20.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
16.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 5.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.7%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
16.5%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
26.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.6%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Nixon, Texas?

Nixon, Texas has about 2,385 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Nixon, Texas?

The typical household in Nixon, Texas earns about $28,313 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Nixon, Texas expensive?

In Nixon, Texas, the median home is worth about $39,500, and the typical rent is about $468 a month.

How educated are people in Nixon, Texas?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Nixon, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Nixon, Texas?

About 22.7% of people in Nixon, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Nixon, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Nixon, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 331 residents, a change of about 16 percent over that period.

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