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O'Brien

Texas · 91 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 $28,958. Population has fallen 31% since 2000, a loss of 41 residents. 21% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $10,400. With a median age of 56.5, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 55% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
21% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 71%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
91
−31%since 2000
from 132 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
181 / sq mi
−31%since 2000
from 262 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
56.5
+30%since 2000
from 43.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
841011181351521990201020202024O'Brien
2024130
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,958
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2023
Per capita income
$15,643
+50%since 2000
from $10,422 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
4.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing34.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction34.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance7.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$10,400
−71%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$825
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $425 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.5%
−7.1 ptssince 2000
from 79.6% in 2000
27.5% rent
Afford Score
0.4
−73%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.2%(42)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino48.4%(44)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.3%(8)
Diversity Score71.3%(65)
Diversity Score
71
+15%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
59.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+13.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.8%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
50.9%
+50.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.2%
−21.6 ptssince 2011
from 65.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.7%
−25.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
64.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 63.5% in 2009
Female
35.5%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.4%
−67.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in O'Brien, Texas?

O'Brien, Texas has about 91 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in O'Brien, Texas earns about $28,958 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 $10,400, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in O'Brien, Texas?

About 20.8% 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 12.4% 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 55 residents, a change of about -38 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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