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Paint Rock

Texas · 273 residents · 1.644 sq mi
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Paint Rock has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,850. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $56,300. The poverty rate of 47.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 42% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 40.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 63%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
273
−15%since 2000
from 320 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
166 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
40.3
+14%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2042613173734301990201020202024Paint Rock
2024350
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,850
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,789
+29%since 2000
from $12,965 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
47.7%
+31.8 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.456
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information21.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services10.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,300
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$240
−48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $367 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.0%
−49.9 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
30.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
34.0%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+133%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(227)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.4%(91)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score51.1%(163)
2010
White, non-Hispanic68.5%(187)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino27.8%(76)
Asian0.7%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score52.5%(143)
Diversity Score
52
+3%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+7%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
54.3%
−16.3 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
26.0%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% 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
19.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% 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
3.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.5%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.0%
−51.1 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Foreign born
9.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
4.0%
−55.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paint Rock, Texas?

Paint Rock, Texas has about 273 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Paint Rock, Texas?

The typical household in Paint Rock, Texas earns about $28,850 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Paint Rock, Texas expensive?

In Paint Rock, Texas, the median home is worth about $56,300, and the typical rent is about $240 a month.

How educated are people in Paint Rock, Texas?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Paint Rock, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Paint Rock, Texas?

About 47.7% of people in Paint Rock, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paint Rock, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Paint Rock, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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