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Powderly

Texas · 1,261 residents · 7.279 sq mi
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Powderly has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $59,625. Population has grown 19% since 2019. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $84,600. With a median age of 48.2, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 48.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 7%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,261
+19%since 2019
from 1,064 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
173 / sq mi
+19%since 2019
from 146 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
48.2
−10%since 2019
from 53.3 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
7829401K1K1K201020202024Powderly
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,625
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $63,563 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,707
−2%since 2019
from $32,310 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
−9.2 ptssince 2019
from 36.1% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
6.0%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 6.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Retail trade16.1%
US avg: 10%
Professional, scientific, technical10.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Information9.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.7%
US avg: 6.7%
Education & health services6.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$84,600
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $90,000 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
83.1%
−12.0 ptssince 2019
from 95.1% in 2019
16.9% rent
Afford Score
1.4
Unchangedsince 2019
from 1.4 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic88%(936)
Black1.9%(20)
Hispanic / Latino8.2%(87)
Asian0%(0)
Other2%(21)
Diversity Score27.3%(291)
2020
White, non-Hispanic84%(1,059)
Black3.7%(47)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(55)
Asian0%(0)
Other4.2%(54)
Diversity Score29.3%(369)
Diversity Score
29
+7%since 2019
from 27 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
−4.2 ptssince 2019
from 14.1% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2019
from 85.3% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 8.4% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
24.1 min
+3%since 2019
from 23.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
98.8%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 94.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.3%
−6.6 ptssince 2019
from 17.8% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2019
from 70.7% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.8%
−10.5 ptssince 2019
from 42.3% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.8%
−0.8 ptssince 2019
from 42.6% in 2019
Female
58.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2019
from 57.4% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.4%
+6.8 ptssince 2019
from 7.6% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powderly, Texas?

Powderly, Texas has about 1,261 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powderly, Texas?

The typical household in Powderly, Texas earns about $59,625 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 $84,600.

How educated are people in Powderly, Texas?

About 9.9% 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 6.0% of people in Powderly, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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