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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Palmview

Texas · 1,818 residents · 7.579 sq mi
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Palmview has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $16,184. Population has fallen 56% since 2000, a loss of 2,289 residents. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $36,000. At a median age of 22.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 22.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

1,818
−56%vs 2000
vs 4,107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
240 / sq mi
−56%vs 2000
vs 542 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
22.4
−12%vs 2000
vs 25.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
4085K9K13K17K1990201020202024Palmview
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$16,184
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $27,000 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$5,392
−47%vs 2000
vs $10,193 in 2000
US average: $14,340
40.6%
+12.0 ptsvs 2000
vs 28.6% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$36,000
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $49,200 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$263
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $373 in 2000
US average: $450
80.1%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 77.2% in 2000
19.9% rent
2.2
+22%vs 2000
vs 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic6.4%(264)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93.2%(3,828)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.4%(631)
1990
White, non-Hispanic78.7%(1,431)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino96.3%(1,751)
Asian0%(0)
Other21.3%(387)
Diversity Score73.3%(1,333)
73
+378%vs 2000
vs 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
−5.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 13.9% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
33.7%
−6.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 40.6% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
2.4%
−4.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.5 min
+33%vs 2000
vs 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Palmview, Texas?

Palmview, Texas has about 1,818 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Palmview, Texas?

The typical household in Palmview, Texas earns about $16,184 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 $36,000, and the typical rent is about $263 a month.

How educated are people in Palmview, Texas?

About 8.5% 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 40.6% of people in Palmview, 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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