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Penelope

Texas · 180 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 $41,875. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 4.8% of residents. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
85% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
180
−15%since 2000
from 211 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
181 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 213 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.8
+3%since 2000
from 38.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1281822362893431990201020202024Penelope
2024235
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,875
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,667 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,517
+85%since 2000
from $12,739 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
20.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 19.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.8%
−6.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services17%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration17%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade8.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food8.5%
US avg: 2%
Information4.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
84.6%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 81.0% in 2000
15.4% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic64.4%(116)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino32.8%(59)
Asian1.1%(2)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score57.4%(103)
Diversity Score
57
−2%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+9.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.1 min
+20%since 2000
from 23.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 88.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.7%
+11.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.6%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 3.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.0%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
51.1%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 64.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 44.6% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
3.2%
−75.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Penelope, Texas?

Penelope, Texas has about 180 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Penelope, Texas?

The typical household in Penelope, Texas earns about $41,875 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Penelope, Texas?

About 9.5% 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 4.8% 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 39 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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