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Palmview

Texas · 15,878 residents (2025 est.) · 7.579 sq mi
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Palmview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $43,963. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 11,814 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $113,600. The poverty rate of 30.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 44% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,921
+288%since 2000
from 4,107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,101 / sq mi
+188%since 2009
from 729 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
38.8
+52%since 2000
from 25.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:15,878 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4085K9K13K17K1990201020202024Palmview
202416K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 55%(791)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.1%(966)
US avg: 6%
10 to 148.4%(1,335)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910%(1,589)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.7%(1,232)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3410%(1,596)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4410.7%(1,703)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5413.2%(2,100)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.1%(1,770)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749.3%(1,477)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.4%(1,021)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over2.1%(341)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$43,963
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,000 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,918
+105%since 2000
from $10,193 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.9%
+8.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
30.8%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.483
+18%since 2010
from 0.410 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance13.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Information10.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Other services1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction0.4%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$113,600
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$678
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
23.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.4%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 21.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+11%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
22
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Palmview on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.4%(264)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93.2%(3,828)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic7.5%(1,198)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino92.3%(14,692)
Asian0.1%(22)
Other0.1%(9)
Diversity Score
18
+46%since 2009
from 12 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican86.1%(13,709)
Spaniard2.8%(443)
Colombian0.3%(55)
Puerto Rican0.2%(39)
Dominican0.1%(15)
Ecuadorian0.1%(14)
Honduran0.1%(10)
Asian origin
Vietnamese0.1%(22)
Ancestry
American3.6%(575)
German2.4%(390)
English1.2%(197)
Irish0.6%(96)
Norwegian0.5%(87)
Canadian0.5%(72)
Dutch0.1%(17)
Scottish0.1%(15)
Polish0.1%(12)
Greek0.1%(10)
Danish0.1%(8)
Italian0.1%(8)
+ 2 more ancestry groups with data
Swiss0.1%(8)
French0%(5)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest Spaniard population · Largest German population · Largest English population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
65.0%
+24.4 ptssince 2000
from 40.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.4 min
+46%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.3%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
9.6%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
4.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.0%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.9%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.6%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
50.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
32.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
3.1%
−43.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
18.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2012
from 15.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
31.4%
−30.2 ptssince 2013
from 61.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.4%
+31.8 ptssince 2017
from 51.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
16.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2016
from 7.8% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
83.0%
−9.2 ptssince 2016
from 92.2% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married38%(2,369)
Married53.2%(3,316)
Widowed4.8%(300)
Divorced4.1%(253)
Women 15+
Never married27.4%(1,805)
Married45.9%(3,028)
Widowed13.6%(897)
Divorced13.1%(861)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmview, Texas?

Palmview, Texas has about 15,921 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmview, Texas?

The typical household in Palmview, Texas earns about $43,963 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmview, Texas expensive?

In Palmview, Texas, the median home is worth about $113,600, and the typical rent is about $678 a month.

How educated are people in Palmview, Texas?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Palmview, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmview, Texas?

About 30.8% of people in Palmview, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Palmview, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Palmview, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,103 residents, a change of about 776 percent over that period.

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