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Panhandle

Texas · 2,452 residents · 2.124 sq mi
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Panhandle has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $54,856. Population has declined 5% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $89,400. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.9
US median: 37.2
Average education
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,452
−5%since 2000
from 2,589 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,154 / sq mi
−5%since 2000
from 1,219 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.9
+6%since 2000
from 37.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Panhandle
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$54,856
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $41,686 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,567
+14%since 2000
from $21,640 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 29.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.7%
−4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.387
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance11.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information9.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Professional, scientific, technical7.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services6.8%
US avg: 7%
Construction6.6%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration6%
US avg: 4.9%
Education & health services4.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing4.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing1.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,400
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$666
+31%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $403 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.7%
−37.4 ptssince 2000
from 84.1% in 2000
15.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.2%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.0%
−34.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+25%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.8%(2,300)
Black0.7%(17)
Hispanic / Latino9%(232)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.3%(579)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(2,146)
Black0.6%(14)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(240)
Asian0.2%(6)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.3%(596)
Diversity Score
24
+9%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.5%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 19.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
11.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 15.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
10.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
2.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.6%
−20.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 48.3% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Panhandle, Texas?

Panhandle, Texas has about 2,452 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Panhandle, Texas?

The typical household in Panhandle, Texas earns about $54,856 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Panhandle, Texas expensive?

In Panhandle, Texas, the median home is worth about $89,400, and the typical rent is about $666 a month.

How educated are people in Panhandle, Texas?

About 27.5% of adults age 25 and over in Panhandle, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Panhandle, Texas?

About 2.7% of people in Panhandle, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Panhandle, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Panhandle, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 99 residents, a change of about 4 percent over that period.

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