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Petty

Texas · 213 residents · 0.58 sq mi
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Petty is a city of 213 people in Texas. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree, below the 36% national rate. Few US cities rank higher on income. 58 more people live here than in 2023. Households here earn about 35% more than in Texas as a whole. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago.

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
Land area
0.58 sq mi
Population, 20202024
13315517719822020202024Petty
2024213
20202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 514.1%(30)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 190%(0)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 248.5%(18)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.4%(20)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4437.1%(79)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5410.3%(22)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6420.7%(44)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 740%(0)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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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%
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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%
2.32 people
+24%since 2023
from 1.87 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
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
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(116)
Black25.2%(39)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(166)
Black22.1%(47)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
43
−9%since 2023
from 47 in 2023
2021 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Ancestry
American15%(32)
German9.9%(21)
Irish2.8%(6)
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%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
62.1%
US average: 74.6%
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%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
US average: 87.7%
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%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married49%(47)
Married51%(49)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married36.8%(32)
Married63.2%(55)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

55.4%
+17.3 ptssince 2023
from 38.1% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
15.0%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
18.3%
US average: 13.8%
4.2%
US average: 18.4%
7.0%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
33.3%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
11.3%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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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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