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O'Brien

Texas · 91 residents (2025 est.) · 0.504 sq mi
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Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $33,300. At a median age of 24.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 72.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 24.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 23%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
130
−2%since 2000
from 132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
258 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
24.3
−44%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:91 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
841011181351521990201020202024O'Brien
2024130
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$9,928
−5%since 2000
from $10,422 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
5.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
72.3%
+53.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+31%since 2010
from 0.332 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information36%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing28%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction28%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

Median home value
$33,300
−23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
28.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.9%
−27.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.1%
+57.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.7%(59)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino55.3%(73)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.8%(82)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.7%(23)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino82.3%(107)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score36.4%(47)
Diversity Score
36
−41%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
35.0%
−24.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.4 min
+99%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% 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
8.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
51.0%
+51.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
52.6%
−13.2 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.0%
−9.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
Female
45.4%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
Foreign born
5.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.2%
−54.4 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
33.1%
−16.2 ptssince 2012
from 49.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−72.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
85.7%
+33.8 ptssince 2017
from 51.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
50.0%
−27.5 ptssince 2016
from 77.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
50.0%
+27.5 ptssince 2016
from 22.5% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in O'Brien, Texas?

O'Brien, Texas has about 130 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

Is O'Brien, Texas expensive?

In O'Brien, Texas, the median home is worth about $33,300.

How educated are people in O'Brien, Texas?

About 8.3% of adults age 25 and over in O'Brien, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in O'Brien, Texas?

About 72.3% of people in O'Brien, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has O'Brien, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, O'Brien, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 16 residents, a change of about -11 percent over that period.

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