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Palm Valley

Texas · 1,304 residents · 0.598 sq mi
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Palm Valley is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 44% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $168,900. With a median age of 55.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 33% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 55.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
44% 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
1,304
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1,298 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,181 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,171 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
55.8
−2%since 2000
from 57.1 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Palm Valley
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $66,750 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$53,224
+30%since 2000
from $40,867 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 1.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.570
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Other services11.5%
US avg: 7%
Information11.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance4.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,900
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $130,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,116
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $789 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.8%
−48.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.3% in 2000
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+31%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.7%(1,100)
Black0.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(164)
Asian1.1%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.1%(403)
2010
White, non-Hispanic73.4%(957)
Black0.6%(8)
Hispanic / Latino23.5%(307)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other1.7%(22)
Diversity Score50.5%(658)
Diversity Score
50
+63%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.7%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
95.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 96.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
17.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 17.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+70%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 77.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.1%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.5%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.6% 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
2.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.6%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
53.6%
−18.5 ptssince 2009
from 72.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
53.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.6%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palm Valley, Texas?

Palm Valley, Texas has about 1,304 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palm Valley, Texas?

The typical household in Palm Valley, Texas earns about $66,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palm Valley, Texas expensive?

In Palm Valley, Texas, the median home is worth about $168,900, and the typical rent is about $1,116 a month.

How educated are people in Palm Valley, Texas?

About 43.7% of adults age 25 and over in Palm Valley, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palm Valley, Texas?

About 16.4% of people in Palm Valley, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palm Valley, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Palm Valley, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 105 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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