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Plum

Texas · 138 residents · 3.509 sq mi
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Plum has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $51,991. Population has fallen 46% since 2023, a loss of 118 residents. With a median age of 68.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 68.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
27% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
100% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

138
−46%since 2023
from 256 in 2023
2020 – 2024
39 / sq mi
−46%since 2023
from 73 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
68.8
+140%since 2023
from 28.7 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20202024
9422736049362620202024Plum
2024138
20202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$51,991
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $71,250 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2022 – 2024
$40,353
+22%since 2023
from $33,171 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
21.3%
−24.6 ptssince 2023
from 46.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.270
+11%since 2023
from 0.243 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance48.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services48.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
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

$230,600
US average: $376,019
2020 – 2024
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
0.0% rent
8.5%
−23.5 ptssince 2023
from 32.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
28.0%
+21.1 ptssince 2023
from 6.9% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
4.4
2022 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic42.6%(109)
Black2.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino55.1%(141)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score64.4%(165)
2024
White, non-Hispanic71.7%(99)
Black5.1%(7)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other23.2%(32)
Diversity Score53.6%(74)
54
−17%since 2023
from 64 in 2023
2020 – 2024
Section 05

Education

27.4%
+10.0 ptssince 2023
from 17.5% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
100.0%
+39.7 ptssince 2023
from 60.3% 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%
0.0%
−8.0 ptssince 2023
from 8.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
36.3%
−30.7 ptssince 2023
from 66.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
35.6%
+15.9 ptssince 2023
from 19.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
35.6%
−5.6 ptssince 2023
from 41.1% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

65.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2023
from 64.1% in 2023
34.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 35.9% in 2023
0.0%
−55.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
21.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2023
from 24.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
47.8%
+33.3 ptssince 2023
from 14.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
0.0%
−18.0 ptssince 2023
from 18.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
33.3%
−9.2 ptssince 2023
from 42.5% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
+59.7 ptssince 2023
from 40.3% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
−59.7 ptssince 2023
from 59.7% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plum, Texas?

Plum, Texas has about 138 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plum, Texas?

The typical household in Plum, Texas earns about $51,991 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plum, Texas expensive?

In Plum, Texas, the median home is worth about $230,600.

How educated are people in Plum, Texas?

About 27.4% of adults age 25 and over in Plum, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plum, Texas?

About 0.0% of people in Plum, 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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