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Point

Texas · 820 residents · 2.756 sq mi
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Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $32,188. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $55,000. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 38.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% 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
820
+4%since 2000
from 792 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
298 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 287 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
38.8
+17%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
6027388741K1K1990201020202024Point
2024912
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,188
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,417 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,870
+16%since 2000
from $11,946 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
15.9%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 14.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.406
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade25.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade23.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing5.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services3.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction1.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$55,000
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$518
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.8%
−38.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.0% in 2000
37.9% rent
Vacancy rate
21.6%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.7%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
24.4%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 33.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+17%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(718)
Black1.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(36)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score15.7%(125)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(721)
Black1.8%(15)
Hispanic / Latino7.6%(62)
Asian0.5%(4)
Other2.5%(21)
Diversity Score28.1%(231)
Diversity Score
28
+79%since 2000
from 16 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.7%
−7.5 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 62.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 0.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+7%since 2000
from 25.7 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 78.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.5%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
4.7%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
13.5%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
28.0%
−31.8 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
56.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
Female
43.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.1%
−37.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Point, Texas?

Point, Texas has about 820 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Point, Texas?

The typical household in Point, Texas earns about $32,188 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Point, Texas expensive?

In Point, Texas, the median home is worth about $55,000, and the typical rent is about $518 a month.

How educated are people in Point, Texas?

About 0.7% of adults age 25 and over in Point, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Point, Texas?

About 18.3% of people in Point, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Point, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Point, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 173 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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