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Poynor

Texas · 287 residents · 2.361 sq mi
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Poynor has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,563. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $163,100. The poverty rate of 27.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.9
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 94%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
287
−9%since 2000
from 314 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
122 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 133 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.9
−3%since 2000
from 35.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1812593374154931990201020202024Poynor
2024467
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,563
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,375 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$30,547
+106%since 2000
from $14,829 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 29.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
27.2%
+17.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing21.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing21.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance2.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,100
+94%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $55,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$886
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−15.1 ptssince 2000
from 92.0% in 2000
23.2% rent
Afford Score
2.9
+103%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.9%(255)
Black0.7%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(17)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score16.2%(47)
Diversity Score
16
−30%since 2000
from 23 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
3.6%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.9%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 83.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
−11%since 2000
from 26.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−5.3 ptssince 2011
from 8.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+8.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.8%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 37.9% in 2009
Female
62.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.6%
−72.7 ptssince 2013
from 85.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Poynor, Texas?

Poynor, Texas has about 287 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Poynor, Texas?

The typical household in Poynor, Texas earns about $56,563 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 $163,100, and the typical rent is about $886 a month.

How educated are people in Poynor, Texas?

About 3.6% 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 27.2% 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 38 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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