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Palmview South

Texas · 2,008 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 $39,946. Population has fallen 68% since 2000, a loss of 4,211 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,100. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,008
−68%since 2000
from 6,219 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
2,379 / sq mi
−68%since 2000
from 7,368 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.6
+14%since 2000
from 27.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K3K4K5K7K2000201020202024Palmview South
20242K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,946
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,649 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$11,618
+47%since 2000
from $7,912 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
54.0%
+15.6 ptssince 2000
from 38.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information21%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing6%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Other services4.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food3.2%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,100
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.0%
−5.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.4% in 2000
17.0% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+23%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.7%(114)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93.7%(1,881)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.7%(275)
Diversity Score
14
−56%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.3%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
53.1%
+17.4 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.9 min
+98%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.9%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 82.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
33.8%
−19.8 ptssince 2011
from 53.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
11.4%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 44.9% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.1% in 2009
Foreign born
29.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
40.7%
−19.7 ptssince 2013
from 60.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmview South, Texas?

Palmview South, Texas has about 2,008 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Palmview South, Texas earns about $39,946 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 $82,100.

How educated are people in Palmview South, Texas?

About 4.3% 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 54.0% of people in Palmview South, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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