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Palmhurst

Texas · 2,607 residents · 4.446 sq mi
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Palmhurst is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,958. Population has fallen 46% since 2000, a loss of 2,265 residents. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $107,200. Households here earn about 43% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.8
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,607
−46%since 2000
from 4,872 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
586 / sq mi
−46%since 2000
from 1,096 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.8
+48%since 2000
from 25.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
01K3K4K5K1990201020202024Palmhurst
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,958
+145%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,847 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,851
+129%since 2000
from $11,275 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 44.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−25.1 ptssince 2000
from 37.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.398
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 7.2%
Information11.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Construction3.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing3.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$107,200
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$463
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
47.8%
−33.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.4% in 2000
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
14.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
14.9%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.7%
+31.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−49%since 2000
from 3.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic19.8%(516)
Black0.5%(12)
Hispanic / Latino78.7%(2,052)
Asian0.7%(18)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score42.1%(1,097)
Diversity Score
42
+56%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.5%
+29.9 ptssince 2000
from 48.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.8%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.1 min
+27%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 68.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
6.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
3.4%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.7%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.9%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 67.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.5% in 2009
Female
51.5%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.5% in 2009
Foreign born
24.2%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.8%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmhurst, Texas?

Palmhurst, Texas has about 2,607 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmhurst, Texas?

The typical household in Palmhurst, Texas earns about $70,958 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 $107,200, and the typical rent is about $463 a month.

How educated are people in Palmhurst, Texas?

About 27.9% 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 12.8% 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 2,260 residents, a change of about 651 percent over that period.

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