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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Palacios

Texas · 4,418 residents · 5.456 sq mi
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Palacios has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $21,173. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $34,400. The poverty rate of 29.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 31.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

4,418
−14%vs 2000
vs 5,153 in 2000
1990 – 2025
810 / sq mi
−14%vs 2000
vs 944 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
31.4
+6%vs 2000
vs 29.8 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Palacios
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$21,173
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,623 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$10,981
−16%vs 2000
vs $13,107 in 2000
US average: $14,340
29.2%
+5.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 24.2% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$34,400
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $45,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$323
+11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $385 in 2000
US average: $450
67.0%
−2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 69.2% in 2000
33.0% rent
1.6
−1%vs 2000
vs 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(1,613)
Black4.4%(226)
Hispanic / Latino51.2%(2,638)
Asian12.1%(621)
Other0%
Diversity Score76.9%(3,963)
1990
White, non-Hispanic71.3%(3,150)
Black5.8%(255)
Hispanic / Latino44.5%(1,966)
Asian6.4%(284)
Other16.5%(729)
Diversity Score80.6%(3,562)
81
+5%vs 2000
vs 77 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

12.1%
−0.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 12.6% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
60.1%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 57.2% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.7%
+2.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.7% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
+16%vs 2000
vs 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palacios, Texas?

Palacios, Texas has about 4,418 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Palacios, Texas?

The typical household in Palacios, Texas earns about $21,173 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palacios, Texas expensive?

In Palacios, Texas, the median home is worth about $34,400, and the typical rent is about $323 a month.

How educated are people in Palacios, Texas?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Palacios, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palacios, Texas?

About 29.2% of people in Palacios, 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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