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Palmview

Texas · 15,830 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 $39,083. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 11,723 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $81,200. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,830
+285%since 2000
from 4,107 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,089 / sq mi
+285%since 2000
from 542 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
+32%since 2000
from 25.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4085K9K13K17K1990201020202024Palmview
202416K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,083
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,000 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,951
+66%since 2000
from $10,193 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
24.2%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance11.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Information9.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Other services3.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.1%
US avg: 2.5%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$81,200
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$677
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $373 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.2% in 2000
24.2% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+14%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic6.5%(1,028)
Black0.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino92.9%(14,705)
Asian0.1%(14)
Other0.1%(14)
Diversity Score15.9%(2,511)
Diversity Score
16
+3%since 2000
from 15 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 13.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
61.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2000
from 40.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+61%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.1%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 78.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.3%
−1.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.5%
−7.2 ptssince 2011
from 58.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.6%
−31.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Female
48.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Foreign born
32.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
34.2%
−27.4 ptssince 2013
from 61.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palmview, Texas?

Palmview, Texas has about 15,830 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Palmview, Texas?

The typical household in Palmview, Texas earns about $39,083 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 $81,200, and the typical rent is about $677 a month.

How educated are people in Palmview, Texas?

About 13.9% 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 24.2% 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 14,012 residents, a change of about 771 percent over that period.

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

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