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Palo Blanco

Texas · 321 residents · 0.06 sq mi
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Palo Blanco is a city of 321 people in Texas. This skews young, with a median age of 8.7. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. People stay put here: 15% were in the same home a year ago. Since 2023 the city has more than tripled, up 265 people. 35% of homes are owner-occupied.

At a glance
Younger
median age 8.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
35% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
321
+473%since 2023
from 56 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
5,350 / sq mi
+473%since 2023
from 933 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
8.7
−88%since 2023
from 70.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.06 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
088176263351201020202024Palo Blanco
2024321
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 538.6%(124)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 933%(106)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 240%(0)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3413.7%(44)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 548.7%(28)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 640%(0)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 745.9%(19)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$10,718
+2%since 2023
from $10,514 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
−85.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.296
+771%since 2023
from 0.034 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
34.6%
−24.9 ptssince 2023
from 59.5% in 2023
65.4% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
3.96 people
+162%since 2023
from 1.51 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
Owner cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
17.0%
−83.0 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(56)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino100%(321)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
0
from 0 in 2023
2011 – 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
Mexican100%(321)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
79.1%
+39.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
79.1%
+39.8 ptssince 2023
from 39.3% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
21.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2023
from 33.9% in 2023
Female
78.8%
+12.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.1% in 2023
Foreign born
14.6%
−85.4 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.9%
−54.8 ptssince 2023
from 60.7% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
14.6%
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married100%(10)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married54.3%(44)
Married45.7%(37)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
0.0%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
22.4%
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
5.9%
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
71.7%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
22.4%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
77.6%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Palo Blanco, Texas?

Palo Blanco, Texas has about 321 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Palo Blanco, Texas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Palo Blanco, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Palo Blanco, Texas?

About 14.6% of people in Palo Blanco, 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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