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Palmhurst

Texas · 2,562 residents (2025 est.) · 4.446 sq mi
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Palmhurst is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $98,125. Population has fallen 47% since 2000, a loss of 2,271 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $375,000. Poverty is rare here, at 4.3% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 25% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 38.9
More educated
39% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 205%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,601
−47%since 2000
from 4,872 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
585 / sq mi
−47%since 2000
from 1,096 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
35.2
+38%since 2000
from 25.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,562 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
01K3K4K5K1990201020202024Palmhurst
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$98,125
+136%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,847 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,041
+299%since 2000
from $11,275 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
59.6%
+15.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
4.3%
−33.6 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.514
+29%since 2010
from 0.398 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.9%
Other services9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Public administration7.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.9%
Retail trade4.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$375,000
+205%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$823
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
80.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
19.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.8%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.3%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
32.9%
+32.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+30%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
70
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.8%(573)
Black0.1%(3)
Hispanic / Latino87.5%(4,262)
Asian0.4%(19)
Other0%
Diversity Score27%(1,316)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.7%(408)
Black0.3%(8)
Hispanic / Latino78.7%(2,048)
Asian4%(103)
Other1.3%(34)
Diversity Score44.2%(1,150)
Diversity Score
44
+64%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
39.2%
+24.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
84.1%
+35.5 ptssince 2000
from 48.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
17.6%
+12.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+27%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
75.1%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−9.1 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.7%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 5.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.7%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−8.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
57.2%
−10.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
53.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
14.5%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.6%
−49.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2012
from 13.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.8%
−64.8 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
96.8%
+17.1 ptssince 2017
from 79.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
32.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2016
from 27.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
66.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2016
from 66.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmhurst, Texas?

Palmhurst, Texas has about 2,601 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmhurst, Texas?

The typical household in Palmhurst, Texas earns about $98,125 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmhurst, Texas expensive?

In Palmhurst, Texas, the median home is worth about $375,000, and the typical rent is about $823 a month.

How educated are people in Palmhurst, Texas?

About 39.2% of adults age 25 and over in Palmhurst, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmhurst, Texas?

About 4.3% of people in Palmhurst, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmhurst, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmhurst, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,254 residents, a change of about 650 percent over that period.

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