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Oilton

Texas · 101 residents · 1.42 sq mi
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With 101 people, Oilton is a city in Texas. The median age is 61.9, about 23 years above the US median. 3% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. 100% of homes are owner-occupied. There are 209 fewer people here than in 2000. Getting to work takes 48 minutes on average.

At a glance
Older
median age 61.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
3% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
101
−67%since 2000
from 310 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
71 / sq mi
−52%since 2009
from 150 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
61.9
+121%since 2000
from 28.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
1.42 sq mi
Population, 2000 – 2024
711622533444352000201020202024Oilton
2024101
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 52%(2)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146.9%(7)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.9%(10)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.9%(6)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 342%(2)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.9%(11)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 541%(1)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420.8%(21)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7422.8%(23)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8413.9%(14)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over4%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$24,680
+213%since 2000
from $7,890 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.8%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+6%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade38.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services20.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing17.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing17.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
100.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
41.5%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
1.84 people
−37%since 2009
from 2.94 people in 2009
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93.5%(290)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic4%(4)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96%(97)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
10
−6%since 2009
from 10 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican96%(97)
Ancestry
English4%(4)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.6%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
63.2%
+15.1 ptssince 2000
from 48.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.4 min
+118%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
58.8%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
17.6%
+17.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% 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%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
15.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.5%
−14.4 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
87.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2020
from 71.7% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
20.6%
+10.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
5.9%
−14.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.4%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
37.6%
−12.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
23.8%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
1.1%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2012
from 19.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.9%
−16.3 ptssince 2013
from 23.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.9%
+35.0 ptssince 2017
from 55.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+10.7 ptssince 2020
from 89.3% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
100.0%
+20.6 ptssince 2020
from 79.4% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
11.1%
+4.8 ptssince 2016
from 6.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
88.9%
−4.8 ptssince 2016
from 93.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married49.2%(31)
Married41.3%(26)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced9.5%(6)
Women 15+
Never married24.1%(7)
Married62.1%(18)
Widowed13.8%(4)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
6.9%
−16.3 ptssince 2013
from 23.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
32.7%
+0.9 ptssince 2020
from 31.8% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
4.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2020
from 20.0% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
45.5%
+24.3 ptssince 2020
from 21.2% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
25.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2020
from 28.2% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
5.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
36.6%
−15.2 ptssince 2020
from 51.8% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
66.3%
+16.9 ptssince 2020
from 49.4% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)0%(0)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era0%(0)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 1 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oilton, Texas?

Oilton, Texas has about 101 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Oilton, Texas?

About 2.6% of adults age 25 and over in Oilton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Oilton, Texas?

About 24.8% of people in Oilton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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