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Overton

Texas · 2,554 residents · 6.7 sq mi
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Overton has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,432. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $69,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% 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
2,554
+9%since 2000
from 2,350 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
381 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 351 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
−8%since 2000
from 38.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Overton
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,432
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,098 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,547
+31%since 2000
from $17,256 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 19.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 17.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.442
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services3.6%
US avg: 7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.4%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,700
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $432 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.6%
−37.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.3% in 2000
33.6% rent
Vacancy rate
12.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.8%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.6%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.4
−21%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic78.1%(1,835)
Black17.9%(421)
Hispanic / Latino2.1%(49)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.6%(976)
2010
White, non-Hispanic77.7%(1,985)
Black15.9%(405)
Hispanic / Latino4%(101)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other1.7%(42)
Diversity Score45%(1,150)
Diversity Score
45
+8%since 2000
from 42 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.4%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
87.5%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.5 min
+75%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
84.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 88.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
22.0%
−40.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
52.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.7%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Overton, Texas?

Overton, Texas has about 2,554 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Overton, Texas?

The typical household in Overton, Texas earns about $49,432 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Overton, Texas expensive?

In Overton, Texas, the median home is worth about $69,700, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Overton, Texas?

About 15.4% of adults age 25 and over in Overton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Overton, Texas?

About 14.0% of people in Overton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Overton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Overton, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 436 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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