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Plum Grove

Texas · 600 residents · 3.627 sq mi
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Plum Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,464. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 330 residents. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $72,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
600
−35%since 2000
from 930 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
165 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 256 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.4
+31%since 2000
from 27.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2208211K2K3K1990201020202024Plum Grove
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,464
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,232 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,171
+33%since 2000
from $12,917 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
6.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade18.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade16.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance14.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical14.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services2.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,200
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $54,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$533
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.7%
−50.5 ptssince 2000
from 86.3% in 2000
18.4% rent
Vacancy rate
24.1%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
16.7%
−20.3 ptssince 2009
from 36.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
11.6%
−36.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+43%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(827)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(80)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score22.1%(206)
2010
White, non-Hispanic86.7%(520)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino12.3%(74)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.9%(168)
Diversity Score
28
+26%since 2000
from 22 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.7%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 77.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.4%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.7 min
+1%since 2000
from 40.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.7%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.9%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
8.1%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.2%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
52.8%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−3.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.4%
−32.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Plum Grove, Texas?

Plum Grove, Texas has about 600 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Plum Grove, Texas?

The typical household in Plum Grove, Texas earns about $39,464 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Plum Grove, Texas expensive?

In Plum Grove, Texas, the median home is worth about $72,200, and the typical rent is about $533 a month.

How educated are people in Plum Grove, Texas?

About 6.8% of adults age 25 and over in Plum Grove, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Plum Grove, Texas?

About 10.1% of people in Plum Grove, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Plum Grove, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Plum Grove, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 180 residents, a change of about 43 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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