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Pantego

Texas · 2,394 residents · 1.041 sq mi
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Pantego is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $63,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $175,200. With a median age of 49.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 27% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.9
US median: 37.2
More educated
35% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,394
+3%since 2000
from 2,318 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,300 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.9
+11%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Pantego
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$63,250
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,571 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,046
+22%since 2000
from $30,471 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
46.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
7.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.418
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information11%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services7.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Finance & insurance4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$175,200
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$882
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $668 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
42.7%
−39.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
25.8% rent
Vacancy rate
7.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
18.8%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
58.4%
−7.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.8
+54%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(1,957)
Black8.5%(198)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(85)
Asian1.9%(44)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.1%(743)
2010
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(2,049)
Black5.9%(141)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(132)
Asian2.2%(53)
Other2.8%(66)
Diversity Score36%(862)
Diversity Score
36
+12%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
34.9%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 37.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
92.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
12.4%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.5 min
+26%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
79.8%
−5.2 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
8.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
7.0%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
42.3%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
52.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
2.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
13.2%
−32.9 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pantego, Texas?

Pantego, Texas has about 2,394 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pantego, Texas?

The typical household in Pantego, Texas earns about $63,250 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 $175,200, and the typical rent is about $882 a month.

How educated are people in Pantego, Texas?

About 34.9% 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 7.0% of people in Pantego, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pantego, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Pantego, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 65 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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