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O'Brien

Texas · 106 residents · 0.504 sq mi
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O'Brien has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,875. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 26 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $16,900. With a median age of 52.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 64% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 52.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
106
−20%since 2000
from 132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
210 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
52.8
+21%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
841011181351521990201020202024O'Brien
2024130
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,875
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$11,793
+13%since 2000
from $10,422 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
41.1%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.332
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing70.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing36.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction34.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Information19%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$16,900
−43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
8.5%
−71.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
27.7% rent
Vacancy rate
20.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
32.8%
−12.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−30%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.8%(57)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino44.3%(47)
Asian0.9%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.1%(67)
Diversity Score
63
+2%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−17.2 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
57.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
11.6 min
+59%since 2000
from 7.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% 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
4.3%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
67.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
Female
32.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.9%
−50.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in O'Brien, Texas?

O'Brien, Texas has about 106 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in O'Brien, Texas?

The typical household in O'Brien, Texas earns about $17,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is O'Brien, Texas expensive?

In O'Brien, Texas, the median home is worth about $16,900.

How educated are people in O'Brien, Texas?

About 0.0% 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 41.1% 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 40 residents, a change of about -27 percent over that period.

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