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Penitas

Texas · 6,495 residents (2025 est.) · 9.365 sq mi
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Penitas has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,993. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 5,277 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $167,000. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 77%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
6,444
+452%since 2000
from 1,167 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
688 / sq mi
+389%since 2009
from 141 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
32.6
+11%since 2000
from 29.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:6,495 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4072K4K5K7K1990201020202024Penitas
20246K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.5%(486)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 98.7%(561)
US avg: 6%
10 to 149.4%(608)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 199.2%(593)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.5%(352)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3412.3%(791)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.3%(794)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412%(772)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.3%(791)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 744.7%(303)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 845.2%(337)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0.9%(56)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,993
+3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,071 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,466
+153%since 2000
from $8,500 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.9%
+22.4 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2000
from 28.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.438
+6%since 2010
from 0.414 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance24%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical23.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade11.3%
US avg: 6.9%
Information7.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.6%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services0.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$167,000
+77%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$697
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
85.8%
+4.6 ptssince 2000
from 81.2% in 2000
14.2% rent
Vacancy rate
8.7%
−17.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 30.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.1%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 74.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.4
+51%since 2009
from 2.3 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
66
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic1.7%(20)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino98%(1,144)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic2.3%(150)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino97.7%(6,294)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
6
−42%since 2009
from 10 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican95%(6,124)
Cuban0.7%(47)
Ancestry
American1.8%(118)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest Cuban population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
56.1%
+17.3 ptssince 2000
from 38.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.4%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.6%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.5%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.6%
−5.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2011
from 54.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.0%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
24.0%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
49.0%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
31.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 33.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
12.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2012
from 13.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
40.6%
−9.9 ptssince 2013
from 50.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.9%
+23.7 ptssince 2017
from 68.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
6.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2016
from 3.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
93.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2016
from 97.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.6%(800)
Married58%(1,379)
Widowed3.2%(76)
Divorced5.2%(124)
Women 15+
Never married24.7%(596)
Married56.2%(1,355)
Widowed7.3%(177)
Divorced11.7%(282)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Penitas, Texas?

Penitas, Texas has about 6,444 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Penitas, Texas?

The typical household in Penitas, Texas earns about $48,993 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Penitas, Texas expensive?

In Penitas, Texas, the median home is worth about $167,000, and the typical rent is about $697 a month.

How educated are people in Penitas, Texas?

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

What is the poverty rate in Penitas, Texas?

About 23.8% of people in Penitas, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Penitas, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Penitas, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,487 residents, a change of about 573 percent over that period.

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

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