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Pantego

Texas · 2,568 residents · 1.041 sq mi
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Pantego has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $66,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $251,000. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 35%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,568
+11%since 2000
from 2,318 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,467 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 2,227 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
47.3
+5%since 2000
from 44.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K3K3K1990201020202024Pantego
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$66,250
−36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $68,571 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,769
+31%since 2000
from $30,471 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade11.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services9.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Retail trade7.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,000
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $123,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,309
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $668 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.3% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
3.8
+110%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic75%(1,927)
Black5.6%(144)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(295)
Asian1.8%(47)
Other4.2%(107)
Diversity Score49.5%(1,271)
Diversity Score
50
+54%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
42.0%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 37.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
95.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 93.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
14.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.4 min
+43%since 2000
from 17.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 85.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
11.3%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.9%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
59.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2011
from 57.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.5%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 71.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.3% in 2009
Female
51.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
Foreign born
6.7%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
8.6%
−80.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pantego, Texas?

Pantego, Texas has about 2,568 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pantego, Texas?

The typical household in Pantego, Texas earns about $66,250 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 $251,000, and the typical rent is about $1,309 a month.

How educated are people in Pantego, Texas?

About 42.0% 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 8.3% 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 239 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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