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Powell

Texas · 136 residents · 1.21 sq mi
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Powell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,806. Population has grown 30% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $95,000. With a median age of 50.5, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 46% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
8% 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
136
+30%since 2000
from 105 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
112 / sq mi
+30%since 2000
from 87 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
50.5
+35%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
53781041291551990201020202024Powell
2024104
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,806
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,083 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,627
+12%since 2000
from $16,611 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.4%
−24.5 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.538
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance20%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical20%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services16.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration16.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing13.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction13.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Wholesale trade10%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,000
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $65,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
27.8%
−45.9 ptssince 2000
from 73.7% in 2000
27.8% rent
Vacancy rate
16.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
38.5%
+23.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.0%
+60.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.5
+48%since 2000
from 2.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.8%(89)
Black3.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score31.9%(33)
2010
White, non-Hispanic66.9%(91)
Black27.2%(37)
Hispanic / Latino4.4%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other22.2%(30)
Diversity Score75.9%(103)
Diversity Score
76
+138%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.9%
+21.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.0 min
+134%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
40.0%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 65.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
50.0%
+37.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
10.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 19.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
33.3%
−35.9 ptssince 2009
from 69.2% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.3% in 2009
Female
45.6%
−7.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.6%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Powell, Texas?

Powell, Texas has about 136 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Powell, Texas?

The typical household in Powell, Texas earns about $26,806 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 $95,000.

How educated are people in Powell, Texas?

About 7.7% 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 15.6% of people in Powell, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Powell, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Powell, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 24 residents, a change of about 21 percent over that period.

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