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Opdyke West

Texas · 220 residents · 0.225 sq mi
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Opdyke West has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,875. Population has grown 17% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $12,100. At a median age of 31.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 72%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
220
+17%since 2000
from 188 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
31.3
+33%since 2000
from 23.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
271121972823671990201020202024Opdyke West
2024285
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.8%(15)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.1%(9)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.3%(16)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 198.2%(18)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.3%(16)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3421.4%(47)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 447.3%(16)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5410%(22)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6415%(33)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 749.1%(20)
US avg: 10%
75 to 841.8%(4)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over1.8%(4)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,875
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,973
+18%since 2000
from $15,261 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
12.0%
+10.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 13.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance17.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Information16.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction12.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing6.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$12,100
−72%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$789
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $456 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
53.0%
−22.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.7% in 2000
47.0% rent
Afford Score
0.3
−30%since 2009
from 0.4 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic63.3%(119)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino33%(62)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic58.6%(129)
Black1.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino35.9%(79)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican52%(118)
Spaniard1.8%(4)
Ancestry
German13.7%(31)
American13.2%(30)
Irish4.8%(11)
Dutch2.2%(5)
Italian1.3%(3)
Scottish1.3%(3)
Norwegian0.9%(2)
Polish0.4%(1)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest Dutch population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.8%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.2%
+20.3 ptssince 2000
from 64.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.8 min
+31%since 2000
from 12.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+47.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
+8.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
73.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2011
from 61.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
15.7%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Female
54.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 31.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.5%
−52.0 ptssince 2013
from 74.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married44.4%(59)
Married32.3%(43)
Widowed6%(8)
Divorced17.3%(23)
Women 15+
Never married38.4%(38)
Married36.4%(36)
Widowed24.2%(24)
Divorced1%(1)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Opdyke West, Texas?

Opdyke West, Texas has about 220 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Opdyke West, Texas?

The typical household in Opdyke West, Texas earns about $41,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Opdyke West, Texas expensive?

In Opdyke West, Texas, the median home is worth about $12,100, and the typical rent is about $789 a month.

How educated are people in Opdyke West, Texas?

About 9.8% of adults age 25 and over in Opdyke West, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Opdyke West, Texas?

About 11.9% of people in Opdyke West, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Opdyke West, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Opdyke West, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 128 residents, a change of about 139 percent over that period.

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

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