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Oilton

Texas · 353 residents · 1.416 sq mi
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Oilton has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $33,700. At a median age of 31.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 31.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
353
+14%since 2000
from 310 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
249 / sq mi
+14%since 2000
from 219 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
31.9
+14%since 2000
from 28.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
711622533444352000201020202024Oilton
2024101
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,833
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,625 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2023
Per capita income
$18,387
+133%since 2000
from $7,890 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.1%
−24.0 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.414
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing17.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade15.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical10.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction5.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing5%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$33,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2022
Median gross rent
$338
−18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $325 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
19.8%
−62.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
42.5%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.4%
−6.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−28%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2022
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93.5%(290)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score14.4%(45)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino97.5%(344)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.2%(22)
Diversity Score
6
−57%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−5.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
59.1%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 48.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.6 min
+2%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% 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
5.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 6.0% 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
0.0%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
27.3%
−35.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.1%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oilton, Texas?

Oilton, Texas has about 353 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Oilton, Texas?

The typical household in Oilton, Texas earns about $35,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Oilton, Texas expensive?

In Oilton, Texas, the median home is worth about $33,700, and the typical rent is about $338 a month.

How educated are people in Oilton, Texas?

About 0.0% 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 8.1% of people in Oilton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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