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Pelican Bay

Texas · 1,547 residents · 0.67 sq mi
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Pelican Bay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $30,673. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $43,800. The poverty rate of 29.9% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% 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

1,547
+3%since 2000
from 1,505 in 2000
1990 – 2025
2,309 / sq mi
+3%since 2000
from 2,246 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
34.1
+16%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 19902024
1K1K2K2K3K1990201020202024Pelican Bay
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$30,673
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,435 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
$13,881
+12%since 2000
from $12,408 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.0%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
29.9%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 15.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
0.384
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance14%
US avg: 5.1%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services5.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food3.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing3.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$43,800
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
$738
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $545 in 2000
US average: $853
35.4%
−29.8 ptssince 2000
from 65.2% in 2000
35.0% rent
14.7%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
26.5%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
60.0%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 60.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
1.4
+51%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(1,328)
Black0.7%(11)
Hispanic / Latino8.8%(133)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.6%(341)
2010
White, non-Hispanic84.2%(1,302)
Black0.6%(9)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(190)
Asian0.6%(10)
Other5.6%(86)
Diversity Score39.8%(616)
40
+76%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

2.0%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
0.6%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

41.7 min
+32%since 2000
from 31.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
65.9%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
26.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
2.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
2.3%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

13.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
11.7%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

49.3%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
50.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
7.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
16.1%
−32.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pelican Bay, Texas?

Pelican Bay, Texas has about 1,547 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pelican Bay, Texas?

The typical household in Pelican Bay, Texas earns about $30,673 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pelican Bay, Texas expensive?

In Pelican Bay, Texas, the median home is worth about $43,800, and the typical rent is about $738 a month.

How educated are people in Pelican Bay, Texas?

About 2.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pelican Bay, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pelican Bay, Texas?

About 29.9% of people in Pelican Bay, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Pelican Bay, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Pelican Bay, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 267 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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

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