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Pettus

Texas · 449 residents · 5.825 sq mi
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Pettus has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,500. Population has fallen 26% since 2000, a loss of 159 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $89,500. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 57%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
449
−26%since 2000
from 608 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
77 / sq mi
−26%since 2000
from 104 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
45.8
+22%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3464675887088292000201020202024Pettus
2024602
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,500
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$39,357
+215%since 2000
from $12,486 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.2%
−11.8 ptssince 2000
from 16.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing24.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services9.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Information6.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade3.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance0.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,500
+57%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$494
−32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $481 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
87.9%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
12.1% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+9%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic40.8%(183)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino56.1%(252)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.9%(274)
Diversity Score
61
−2%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.3%
−9.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.9%
+22.3 ptssince 2000
from 66.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−7.3 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.3 min
+93%since 2000
from 18.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.8%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.7%
+14.8 ptssince 2011
from 49.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.6%
−54.9 ptssince 2009
from 74.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.9%
+12.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.7% in 2009
Female
48.1%
−12.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.3% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.3%
−71.9 ptssince 2013
from 82.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Pettus, Texas?

Pettus, Texas has about 449 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Pettus, Texas?

The typical household in Pettus, Texas earns about $61,500 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 $89,500, and the typical rent is about $494 a month.

How educated are people in Pettus, Texas?

About 6.3% 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 4.2% of people in Pettus, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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