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Pettus

Texas · 558 residents · 5.825 sq mi
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Pettus has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,021. Population has declined 8% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $48,900. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
558
−8%since 2000
from 608 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
96 / sq mi
−8%since 2000
from 104 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.0
−1%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3464675887088292000201020202024Pettus
2024602
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,021
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,557
+17%since 2000
from $12,486 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.408
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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
$48,900
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$852
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.2%
−45.2 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
30.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.5%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.4%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
+11%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(253)
Black0.5%(3)
Hispanic / Latino51.6%(288)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.9%(351)
Diversity Score
63
+1%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.3 min
−27%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.8%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
8.8%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.4% 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
4.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
31.8%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 34.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.9%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
36.2%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Female
63.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Foreign born
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−26.8 ptssince 2009
from 38.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pettus, Texas?

Pettus, Texas has about 558 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pettus, Texas?

The typical household in Pettus, Texas earns about $33,021 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 $48,900, and the typical rent is about $852 a month.

How educated are people in Pettus, Texas?

About 12.3% 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 17.0% of people in Pettus, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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