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Petronila

Texas · 89 residents · 1.825 sq mi
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Petronila has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $65,417. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $212,500.

At a glance
Average income
near the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.8
US median: 38.8
More educated
43% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 37%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89
+7%since 2000
from 83 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
49 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 45 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.8
+15%since 2000
from 35.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
471141812473141990201020202024Petronila
2024120
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$65,417
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $51,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$37,548
+55%since 2000
from $24,181 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
43.2%
+20.6 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.0%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing33.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction33.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade20%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration4.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$212,500
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $103,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.0%
+18.3 ptssince 2000
from 56.7% in 2000
25.0% rent
Afford Score
3.2
+61%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic62.7%(52)
Black1.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino33.7%(28)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score58.5%(49)
2020
White, non-Hispanic47.2%(42)
Black1.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino48.3%(43)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score63.9%(57)
Diversity Score
64
+9%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
43.5%
+21.1 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 86.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 11.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.9 min
+42%since 2000
from 14.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+35.9 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−24.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
62.2%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.7%
+22.6 ptssince 2009
from 29.1% in 2009
Female
48.3%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 70.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−22.8 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.9%
−66.8 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petronila, Texas?

Petronila, Texas has about 89 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petronila, Texas?

The typical household in Petronila, Texas earns about $65,417 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petronila, Texas expensive?

In Petronila, Texas, the median home is worth about $212,500.

How educated are people in Petronila, Texas?

About 43.5% of adults age 25 and over in Petronila, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petronila, Texas?

About 9.0% of people in Petronila, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Petronila, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Petronila, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 46 residents, a change of about -34 percent over that period.

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