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Powderly

Texas · 1,178 residents · 7.279 sq mi
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Powderly has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $33,500. Population has declined 9% since 2011. Median home value is $72,700. With a median age of 45.9, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. The poverty rate of 28.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 45.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
18% 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

1,178
−9%vs 2011
vs 1,297 in 2011
2010 – 2024
162 / sq mi
−9%vs 2011
vs 178 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
45.9
−9%vs 2011
vs 50.4 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 20102024
7829401K1K1K201020202024Powderly
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$33,500
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $38,640 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
$17,061
−14%vs 2011
vs $19,740 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
−3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
28.7%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.8% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
0.451
+1%vs 2011
vs 0.448 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information41.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$72,700
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $76,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
$620
US average: $853
49.7%
−44.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.5% in 2011
16.4% rent
16.6%
−10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
40.7%
−2.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 43.6% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
2.2
+10%vs 2011
vs 2.0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic100%(1,297)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score0%(0)
2010
White, non-Hispanic92.6%(1,091)
Black1.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(26)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.4%(111)
9
vs 0 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.4%
+2.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.4% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
−1.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.2% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
7.8%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 6.9% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

27.5 min
+22%vs 2011
vs 22.6 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
94.2%
−0.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 94.7% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
3.4%
+1.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
7.7%
+2.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 5.1% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

5.9%
−9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 14.9% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
29.6%
−1.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 30.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

56.6%
+7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.6% in 2011
43.4%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 50.4% in 2011
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
16.6%
−2.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 18.9% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Powderly, Texas?

Powderly, Texas has about 1,178 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powderly, Texas?

The typical household in Powderly, Texas earns about $33,500 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 $72,700, and the typical rent is about $620 a month.

How educated are people in Powderly, Texas?

About 18.4% 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 28.7% of people in Powderly, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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