Poetry
Poetry is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $95,357. Population has grown 21% since 2023. Median home value is $367,100. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Poverty is rare here, at 2.7% of residents. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.
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PEP 2025 EST:1,542 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)
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How many people live in Poetry, Texas?
Poetry, Texas has about 1,642 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.
What is the median household income in Poetry, Texas?
The typical household in Poetry, Texas earns about $95,357 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.
Is Poetry, Texas expensive?
In Poetry, Texas, the median home is worth about $367,100, and the typical rent is about $2,114 a month.
How educated are people in Poetry, Texas?
About 33.0% of adults age 25 and over in Poetry, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.
What is the poverty rate in Poetry, Texas?
About 2.7% of people in Poetry, Texas live below the federal poverty line.
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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024