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Poynor

Texas · 305 residents · 2.361 sq mi
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Poynor is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,714. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $61,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 37.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
305
−3%since 2000
from 314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
129 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 133 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+4%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1812593374154931990201020202024Poynor
2024467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,714
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,538
+25%since 2000
from $14,829 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
31.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
10.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.358
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade13.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing12.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade12.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Construction6.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,700
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,042
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
40.4%
−51.6 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
15.8% rent
Vacancy rate
6.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.0
−28%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(280)
Black5.4%(17)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(14)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score23.1%(72)
2010
White, non-Hispanic94.1%(287)
Black1.6%(5)
Hispanic / Latino2.3%(7)
Asian1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12%(37)
Diversity Score
12
−48%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.7%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
86.1%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.5 min
+33%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
88.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−36.5 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
Female
62.4%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−37.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poynor, Texas?

Poynor, Texas has about 305 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poynor, Texas?

The typical household in Poynor, Texas earns about $60,714 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Poynor, Texas expensive?

In Poynor, Texas, the median home is worth about $61,700, and the typical rent is about $1,042 a month.

How educated are people in Poynor, Texas?

About 10.7% of adults age 25 and over in Poynor, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Poynor, Texas?

About 10.9% of people in Poynor, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Poynor, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Poynor, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 56 residents, a change of about 22 percent over that period.

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