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Palmview South

Texas · 5,575 residents · 0.844 sq mi
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Palmview South has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,142. Population has declined 10% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $67,100. At a median age of 32.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 43% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,575
−10%since 2000
from 6,219 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
6,605 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 7,368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.5
+17%since 2000
from 27.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K3K4K5K7K2000201020202024Palmview South
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,142
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,649 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,412
+44%since 2000
from $7,912 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
44.2%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 38.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.490
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade9.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction3.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,100
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$469
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $369 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.3%
−63.1 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
24.3%
−8.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
38.3%
−15.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+43%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.5%(900)
Black0%(3)
Hispanic / Latino85.2%(5,297)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.3%(1,945)
2010
White, non-Hispanic15.7%(878)
Black0%(1)
Hispanic / Latino84%(4,681)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other0.7%(36)
Diversity Score34.6%(1,929)
Diversity Score
35
+11%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
55.2%
+19.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.7 min
+49%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
9.2%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% 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
9.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
19.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
19.6%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
52.9%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
32.3%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−41.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmview South, Texas?

Palmview South, Texas has about 5,575 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmview South, Texas?

The typical household in Palmview South, Texas earns about $28,142 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Palmview South, Texas expensive?

In Palmview South, Texas, the median home is worth about $67,100, and the typical rent is about $469 a month.

How educated are people in Palmview South, Texas?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Palmview South, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palmview South, Texas?

About 44.2% of people in Palmview South, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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