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Pettus

Texas · 602 residents · 5.825 sq mi
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Pettus has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $70,654. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $150,700. At a median age of 28.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.2
US median: 38.9
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 118%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
602
−1%since 2000
from 608 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
103 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 104 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.2
−25%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3464675887088292000201020202024Pettus
2024602
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$70,654
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,160
+21%since 2000
from $12,486 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
22.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−10.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.251
−38%since 2010
from 0.408 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade27.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Information27.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing15.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$150,700
+118%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
59.7%
−10.7 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
40.3% rent
Vacancy rate
24.8%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
25.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
8.5%
−40.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.1
+60%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
64
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic45.2%(275)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino54.1%(329)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score62%(377)
2024
White, non-Hispanic29.1%(175)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino70.9%(427)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score51.5%(310)
Diversity Score
52
−17%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.0%
−11.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.3%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−4.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.7 min
−14%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
100.0%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−8.1 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.0%
+17.2 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.1%
−32.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
9.8%
−64.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.5%
+15.8 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Female
44.5%
−15.8 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.0%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.5%
−36.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.3%
+0.8 ptssince 2012
from 10.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
3.7%
−78.5 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
72.2%
+25.4 ptssince 2017
from 46.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
70.9%
+2.5 ptssince 2016
from 68.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
29.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2016
from 31.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pettus, Texas?

Pettus, Texas has about 602 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pettus, Texas?

The typical household in Pettus, Texas earns about $70,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Pettus, Texas expensive?

In Pettus, Texas, the median home is worth about $150,700.

How educated are people in Pettus, Texas?

About 5.0% of adults age 25 and over in Pettus, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Pettus, Texas?

About 6.0% of people in Pettus, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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