CITY · 2020 ACS
Petty
Texas · 140 residents · 0.576 sq mi
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The short version
Petty has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,639. Population has declined 12% since 2021. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. With a median age of 47.8, 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 47.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Renter-heavy
59% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01
Population & growth
Population, 2020 – 2024
2024213
Section 02
Income & economy
$62,639
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2021
vs $72,798 in 2021
US average: $66,278
2020 – 2024
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−28.7 ptsvs 2021
vs 28.7% in 2021
US average: 43.9%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade54.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
Construction0%
Manufacturing0%
Wholesale trade0%
Transportation & warehousing0%
Information0%
Finance & insurance0%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
Education & health services0%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
Other services0%
Public administration0%
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Section 03
Housing
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Section 04
Race & ethnicity
2021
White, non-Hispanic83.1%(133)
Black16.9%(27)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.1%(56)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.3%(111)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(16)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.5%(39)
Section 05
Education
High school or higher
81.1%
−9.6 ptsvs 2021
vs 90.6% in 2021
US average: 88.5%
Section 06
Commute & transportation
Section 07
Work & employment
Section 08
People & community
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Frequently asked
How many people live in Petty, Texas?
Petty, Texas has about 140 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Petty, Texas?
The typical household in Petty, Texas earns about $62,639 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
How educated are people in Petty, Texas?
About 16.8% 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 9.5% of people in Petty, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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