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Penelope

Texas · 198 residents · 0.992 sq mi
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Penelope has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,063. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $44,600. Households here earn about 31% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 41.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 62%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
198
−6%since 2000
from 211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
200 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 213 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
41.5
+8%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1281822362893431990201020202024Penelope
2024235
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,063
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,384
+21%since 2000
from $12,739 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.5%
−12.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.320
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information19.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade14.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance11.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.5%
US avg: 3.1%
Retail trade1.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,600
+62%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2023
Median gross rent
$650
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $433 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
32.9%
−48.0 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
17.7% rent
Vacancy rate
19.8%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.2%
+16.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
20.0%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+90%since 2000
from 0.7 in 2000
1990 – 2023
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic66.8%(141)
Black6.2%(13)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(54)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.6%(124)
2010
White, non-Hispanic72.7%(144)
Black1%(2)
Hispanic / Latino25.3%(50)
Asian1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score50.9%(101)
Diversity Score
51
−13%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
77.2%
+8.0 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.6 min
+22%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.6%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
16.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.3%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
4.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.5%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Penelope, Texas?

Penelope, Texas has about 198 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Penelope, Texas?

The typical household in Penelope, Texas earns about $34,063 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Penelope, Texas expensive?

In Penelope, Texas, the median home is worth about $44,600, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Penelope, Texas?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Penelope, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Penelope, Texas?

About 11.0% of people in Penelope, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Penelope, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Penelope, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 21 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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