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Texas · 1,140 residents · 7.279 sq mi
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Powderly is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $106,797. Population has fallen 16% since 2023, a loss of 221 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $221,300. At a median age of 33.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. It sits in the top 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

1,140
−16%since 2023
from 1,361 in 2023
2010 – 2024
157 / sq mi
−16%since 2023
from 187 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
33.5
−19%since 2023
from 41.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
7829401K1K1K201020202024Powderly
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$106,797
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $95,742 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$37,779
−9%since 2023
from $41,622 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
72.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2023
from 74.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.261
−3%since 2023
from 0.269 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade20.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance19.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical17.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information8.3%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade6.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.4%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$221,300
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $207,400 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
83.2%
−5.2 ptssince 2023
from 88.4% in 2023
16.8% rent
17.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2023
from 14.9% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
11.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.1
−4%since 2023
from 2.2 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic90.7%(1,235)
Black6.8%(93)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.6%(22)
Diversity Score21.4%(292)
2024
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(999)
Black8.8%(100)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.6%(41)
Diversity Score27.9%(318)
28
+30%since 2023
from 21 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

14.2%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
93.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2023
from 91.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
3.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 4.4% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.1 min
−32%since 2023
from 23.7 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
83.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 84.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
3.5%
−2.2 ptssince 2023
from 5.7% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
11.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 10.3% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
2.1%
+2.1 ptssince 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%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 5.1% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
62.4%
−3.4 ptssince 2023
from 65.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
10.6%
−4.2 ptssince 2023
from 14.8% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
38.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2023
from 39.2% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

59.2%
+2.4 ptssince 2023
from 56.8% in 2023
40.8%
−2.4 ptssince 2023
from 43.2% in 2023
1.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2023
from 2.4% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
2.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.6% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
20.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 23.9% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
46.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2023
from 43.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
78.1%
+6.4 ptssince 2023
from 71.7% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
99.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 99.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.7%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 0.6% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Powderly, Texas?

Powderly, Texas has about 1,140 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powderly, Texas?

The typical household in Powderly, Texas earns about $106,797 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powderly, Texas expensive?

In Powderly, Texas, the median home is worth about $221,300.

How educated are people in Powderly, Texas?

About 14.2% of adults age 25 and over in Powderly, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powderly, Texas?

About 1.5% of people in Powderly, 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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