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CITY · 2010 ACS

Port O'Connor

Texas · 1,253 residents · 3.985 sq mi
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Port O'Connor has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,500. Population has grown 24% since 2011. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $180,600. With a median age of 53.4, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 28% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.4
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% 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
1,253
+24%vs 2011
vs 1,014 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
314 / sq mi
+24%vs 2011
vs 254 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
53.4
−10%vs 2011
vs 59.6 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
5577479371K1K201020202024Port O'Connor
2024620
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,500
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $39,549 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,805
−15%vs 2011
vs $26,892 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.5% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
14.6%
+7.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.429
−2%vs 2011
vs 0.438 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance19.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade14.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Professional, scientific, technical13.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing9.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services6.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$180,600
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $174,400 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$648
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.9%
−66.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 96.2% in 2011
15.4% rent
Vacancy rate
66.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 67.5% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
40.6%
+0.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 40.3% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
5.1
+15%vs 2011
vs 4.4 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic79.6%(807)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino20.2%(205)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.2%(2)
Diversity Score40.7%(413)
2010
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(931)
Black0.9%(11)
Hispanic / Latino22.3%(280)
Asian1.3%(16)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score47.9%(600)
Diversity Score
48
+18%vs 2011
vs 41 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−5.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
−5.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 82.1% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.1% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.4 min
+13%vs 2011
vs 19.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+5.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 78.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.7%
−5.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.9% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.2%
−1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.1%
−12.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 36.0% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
24.4%
−10.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 34.8% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
57.6%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.7% in 2011
Female
42.4%
+1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 41.3% in 2011
Foreign born
5.1%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.2% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.9%
−3.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Port O'Connor, Texas?

Port O'Connor, Texas has about 1,253 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Port O'Connor, Texas?

The typical household in Port O'Connor, Texas earns about $35,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Port O'Connor, Texas expensive?

In Port O'Connor, Texas, the median home is worth about $180,600, and the typical rent is about $648 a month.

How educated are people in Port O'Connor, Texas?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Port O'Connor, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Port O'Connor, Texas?

About 14.6% of people in Port O'Connor, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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