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Pecan Gap

Texas · 186 residents (2025 est.) · 0.627 sq mi
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Pecan Gap is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $126,500. Population has grown 21% since 2000. 18% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $252,700. With a median age of 62.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 62.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 292%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
258
+21%since 2000
from 214 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
411 / sq mi
+21%since 2000
from 341 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
62.7
+53%since 2000
from 41.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:186 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1471872272663061990201020202024Pecan Gap
2024258
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$126,500
+121%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,389 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$45,928
+175%since 2000
from $16,704 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
67.5%
+45.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.4%
−18.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.357
−8%since 2010
from 0.389 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing16.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction16.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade16.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance9.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services8.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration8.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Professional, scientific, technical5.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services3.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.8%
US avg: 2.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$252,700
+292%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
95.0%
+22.2 ptssince 2000
from 72.8% in 2000
5.0% rent
Vacancy rate
16.1%
−22.4 ptssince 2009
from 38.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−11.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.6% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+77%since 2000
from 1.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(181)
Black7.9%(17)
Hispanic / Latino6.5%(14)
Asian0.5%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.4%(71)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.9%(250)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(5)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.2%(3)
Diversity Score7.6%(20)
Diversity Score
8
−77%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.1%
−10.1 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−7.8 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+48%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.0%
+43.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
10.5%
−34.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
8.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−12.3 ptssince 2011
from 12.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.6%
−19.4 ptssince 2011
from 66.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.1%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.0%
−11.2 ptssince 2009
from 40.1% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2009
from 65.0% in 2009
Female
43.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.2%
−12.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
18.6%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
42.2%
+16.0 ptssince 2012
from 26.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
6.6%
−77.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
60.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2017
from 63.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2016
from 100.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2016
from 0.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pecan Gap, Texas?

Pecan Gap, Texas has about 258 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pecan Gap, Texas?

The typical household in Pecan Gap, Texas earns about $126,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pecan Gap, Texas expensive?

In Pecan Gap, Texas, the median home is worth about $252,700.

How educated are people in Pecan Gap, Texas?

About 18.1% of adults age 25 and over in Pecan Gap, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pecan Gap, Texas?

About 0.4% of people in Pecan Gap, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pecan Gap, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Pecan Gap, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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