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Peaster

Texas · 636 residents (2025 est.) · 2.272 sq mi
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The short version

Population has grown 21% since 2023. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 54.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 1.9% of residents.

At a glance
Older
median age 54.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
71% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

515
+21%since 2023
from 425 in 2023
2023 – 2025
227 / sq mi
+21%since 2023
from 187 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
54.0
−1%since 2023
from 54.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:636 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 20232024
41644347049752420232024Peaster
2024515
20232024
Section 02

Income & economy

$88,554
+5%since 2023
from $84,602 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
51.1%
−3.6 ptssince 2023
from 54.7% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.531
−6%since 2023
from 0.567 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade30.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance16.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

70.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 74.3% in 2023
29.1% rent
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
9.3%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.3% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic79.1%(336)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.8%(80)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.1%(9)
Diversity Score42.4%(180)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(399)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(95)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.1%(21)
Diversity Score45.5%(234)
46
+7%since 2023
from 42 in 2023
2023 – 2024
Section 05

Education

8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 88.1% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.5 min
US average: 26.5
71.7%
+10.7 ptssince 2023
from 60.9% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
28.3%
−10.7 ptssince 2023
from 39.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
68.8%
+7.1 ptssince 2023
from 61.6% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
2.9%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

57.5%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 55.1% in 2023
42.5%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 44.9% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.2%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 4.7% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
1.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 1.2% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
42.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2023
from 39.8% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
96.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
95.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2023
from 97.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
4.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 2.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Peaster, Texas?

Peaster, Texas has about 515 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Peaster, Texas?

About 8.5% of adults age 25 and over in Peaster, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Peaster, Texas?

About 1.9% of people in Peaster, 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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