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Oilton

Texas · 270 residents · 1.416 sq mi
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Population has declined 13% since 2000. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $67,600. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 38.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 66%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
270
−13%since 2000
from 310 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
191 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 219 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
+20%since 2000
from 28.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
711622533444352000201020202024Oilton
2024101
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$17,779
+125%since 2000
from $7,890 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
38.2%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing25.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing25.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services11.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration11.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,600
+66%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2022
Owner-occupied
85.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 82.0% in 2000
14.1% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3%(8)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino96.3%(260)
Asian0.4%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9%(24)
Diversity Score
9
−38%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: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
+51.9 ptssince 2000
from 48.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
48.1 min
+117%since 2000
from 22.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.3%
−6.7 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
10.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
44.0%
−13.8 ptssince 2011
from 57.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.9%
−50.1 ptssince 2009
from 63.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Female
44.1%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.0% in 2009
Foreign born
8.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.5%
−70.3 ptssince 2013
from 76.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Oilton, Texas?

Oilton, Texas has about 270 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

Is Oilton, Texas expensive?

In Oilton, Texas, the median home is worth about $67,600.

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 38.2% 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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