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Petty

Texas · 213 residents · 0.576 sq mi
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Petty is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $105,625. Population has grown 37% since 2023. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 2.8% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 35% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
65% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

213
+37%since 2023
from 155 in 2023
2020 – 2024
370 / sq mi
+37%since 2023
from 269 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
42.1
−23%since 2023
from 54.4 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
13315517719822020202024Petty
2024213
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$105,625
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $100,605 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2020 – 2024
$43,514
Unchangedsince 2023
from $43,561 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
80.4%
+21.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
2.8%
−1.7 ptssince 2023
from 4.5% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.145
−47%since 2023
from 0.273 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing31.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction31.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade13.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance11.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical11.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$227,300
US average: $376,019
2021 – 2024
65.2%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.7% in 2023
34.8% rent
27.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 29.7% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
0.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2023
from 26.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.2
2021 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(116)
Black25.2%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.1%(73)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(166)
Black22.1%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score43%(92)
43
−9%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
64.8%
−1.0 ptssince 2023
from 65.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
34.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 37.3% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
82.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 75.5% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
8.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 11.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
14.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 15.4% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

59.2%
+10.8 ptssince 2023
from 48.4% in 2023
40.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2023
from 51.6% in 2023
19.2%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
0.0%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 9.0% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
55.4%
+17.3 ptssince 2023
from 38.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
87.0%
+19.5 ptssince 2023
from 67.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
67.2%
−21.2 ptssince 2023
from 88.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Petty, Texas?

Petty, Texas has about 213 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Petty, Texas?

The typical household in Petty, Texas earns about $105,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Petty, Texas expensive?

In Petty, Texas, the median home is worth about $227,300.

How educated are people in Petty, Texas?

About 0.0% of adults age 25 and over in Petty, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Petty, Texas?

About 2.8% of people in Petty, 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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