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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Pantego

Texas · 2,318 residents · 1.041 sq mi
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Pantego is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $68,571. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 38% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $123,500. With a median age of 44.9, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Households here earn about 72% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 44.9
US median: 35.2
More educated
38% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,318
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2,329 in 1990
1990 – 2025
2,227 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 1990
from 2,237 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
44.9
+9%since 1990
from 41.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Pantego
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$68,571
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $48,716 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,471
+47%since 1990
from $20,674 in 1990
US average: $21,522
6.3%
+2.9 ptssince 1990
from 3.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$123,500
−13%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $108,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$668
+7%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $472 in 1990
US average: $602
82.3%
+6.2 ptssince 1990
from 76.0% in 1990
17.7% rent
1.8
−19%since 1990
from 2.2 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.5%(2,154)
Black5.2%(120)
Hispanic / Latino4.6%(107)
Asian0.9%(20)
Diversity Score26.7%(622)
2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(1,957)
Black8.5%(198)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(85)
Asian1.9%(44)
Diversity Score32.1%(743)
32
+20%since 1990
from 27 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

37.6%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 42.9% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
93.5%
+1.2 ptssince 1990
from 92.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
8.5%
−3.0 ptssince 1990
from 11.5% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

17.1 min
−23%since 1990
from 22.3 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pantego, Texas?

Pantego, Texas has about 2,318 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Pantego, Texas?

The typical household in Pantego, Texas earns about $68,571 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pantego, Texas expensive?

In Pantego, Texas, the median home is worth about $123,500, and the typical rent is about $668 a month.

How educated are people in Pantego, Texas?

About 37.6% of adults age 25 and over in Pantego, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pantego, Texas?

About 6.3% of people in Pantego, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pantego, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Pantego, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 11 residents, a change of about -0 percent over that period.

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

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