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Paint Rock

Texas · 237 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 $46,528. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 83 residents. 10% 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 $59,400. The poverty rate of 41.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 42.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
237
−26%since 2000
from 320 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
144 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 195 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
42.8
+22%since 2000
from 35.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2042613173734301990201020202024Paint Rock
2024350
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,528
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,337
+41%since 2000
from $12,965 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.0%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade20.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Information15.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.7%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$59,400
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−2.2 ptssince 2000
from 81.8% in 2000
20.4% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+53%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(170)
Black0.4%(1)
Hispanic / Latino24.1%(57)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(4)
Diversity Score50.3%(119)
Diversity Score
50
−2%since 2000
from 51 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 20.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.8%
+18.6 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+12%since 2000
from 18.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.0%
+19.4 ptssince 2009
from 70.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.7%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 70.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.7%
−64.5 ptssince 2009
from 77.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
44.7%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 57.2% in 2009
Female
55.3%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
6.2%
−76.1 ptssince 2013
from 82.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Paint Rock, Texas?

Paint Rock, Texas has about 237 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Paint Rock, Texas earns about $46,528 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 $59,400.

How educated are people in Paint Rock, Texas?

About 9.9% 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 41.0% of people in Paint Rock, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Paint Rock, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Paint Rock, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 12 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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