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Piney Point

Texas · 3,128 residents · 2.129 sq mi
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Piney Point is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $250,001. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 81% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $1,938,800. With a median age of 50.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 292% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 50.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
81% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 84%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
3,128
−7%since 2000
from 3,380 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,469 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 1,588 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
50.3
+10%since 2000
from 45.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3K3K3K3K4K1990201020202024Piney Point
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$250,001
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $184,991 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$152,538
+57%since 2000
from $97,247 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
89.9%
+12.3 ptssince 2009
from 77.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
1.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services12%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration9.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing9.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade6.4%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing5.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Wholesale trade1.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.5%
Information0.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$1,938,800
+84%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $699,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
97.0%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 94.7% in 2000
3.0% rent
Afford Score
7.8
+105%since 2000
from 3.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86%(2,907)
Black0.5%(18)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(127)
Asian8.4%(284)
Other0%
Diversity Score29%(980)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.3%(2,263)
Black1%(30)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(255)
Asian13.3%(417)
Other4.1%(128)
Diversity Score54.8%(1,713)
Diversity Score
55
+89%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
81.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 74.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
99.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 99.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
50.2%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 34.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.4 min
+58%since 2000
from 12.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.2%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 91.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.7%
+8.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
80.7%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 87.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
20.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
2.6%
−95.2 ptssince 2013
from 97.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Piney Point, Texas?

Piney Point, Texas has about 3,128 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Piney Point, Texas?

The typical household in Piney Point, Texas earns about $250,001 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Piney Point, Texas expensive?

In Piney Point, Texas, the median home is worth about $1,938,800.

How educated are people in Piney Point, Texas?

About 81.0% of adults age 25 and over in Piney Point, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Piney Point, Texas?

About 1.8% of people in Piney Point, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Piney Point, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Piney Point, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 69 residents, a change of about -2 percent over that period.

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