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Powell

Texas · 117 residents (2025 est.) · 1.21 sq mi
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Powell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,667. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 23% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $251,400. With a median age of 57.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. It falls in the bottom 10% of US cities for household income.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 57.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 112%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
104
−1%since 2000
from 105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
86 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
57.8
+55%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:117 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
53781041291551990201020202024Powell
2024104
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,667
−46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,942
+26%since 2000
from $16,611 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
19.2%
−24.7 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−11.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.453
−16%since 2010
from 0.538 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information47.2%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical16.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade2.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$251,400
+112%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.7%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
17.3% rent
Vacancy rate
32.5%
+19.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
72.1%
+56.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
9.4
+293%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
63
RELATED:See current rent listings in Powell on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(89)
Black3.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.9%(33)
2024
White, non-Hispanic57.7%(60)
Black38.5%(40)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.8%(4)
Diversity Score64.7%(67)
Diversity Score
65
+103%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.1%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.6%
+39.7 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
7.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.6 min
+165%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
13.5%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−10.9 ptssince 2011
from 10.9% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
35.6%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 46.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−19.2 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.8%
−41.5 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.5%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
62.5%
+9.8 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−40.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
46.2%
+15.5 ptssince 2012
from 30.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.5%
−60.5 ptssince 2013
from 72.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
53.8%
+13.2 ptssince 2017
from 40.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
100.0%
+5.0 ptssince 2016
from 95.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
0.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2016
from 5.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powell, Texas?

Powell, Texas has about 104 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powell, Texas?

The typical household in Powell, Texas earns about $26,667 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Powell, Texas expensive?

In Powell, Texas, the median home is worth about $251,400.

How educated are people in Powell, Texas?

About 23.1% of adults age 25 and over in Powell, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Powell, Texas?

About 0.0% of people in Powell, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powell, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Powell, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 8 residents, a change of about -7 percent over that period.

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