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Premont

Texas · 2,653 residents · 1.694 sq mi
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Premont has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,948. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $46,500. The poverty rate of 34.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below 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%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,653
−4%since 2000
from 2,772 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,566 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 1,636 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
37.3
+7%since 2000
from 35.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K3K3K3K3K1990201020202024Premont
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,948
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,022 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,878
+51%since 2000
from $9,198 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
17.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
34.4%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 33.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.445
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Manufacturing7.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services6.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade0.5%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$46,500
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$440
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $365 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.5%
−52.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.4% in 2000
27.4% rent
Vacancy rate
15.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
−11.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
+48%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic14.8%(411)
Black0.3%(7)
Hispanic / Latino84.1%(2,330)
Asian0%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score32.4%(898)
2010
White, non-Hispanic15%(397)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino84.5%(2,243)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score32.2%(855)
Diversity Score
32
−1%since 2000
from 32 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
68.4%
+8.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
7.2%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.9 min
−26%since 2000
from 18.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.2%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 83.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
6.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% 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
4.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% 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
13.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
32.5%
−31.3 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.3%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.4% in 2009
Female
46.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.6% in 2009
Foreign born
3.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.0%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Premont, Texas?

Premont, Texas has about 2,653 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Premont, Texas?

The typical household in Premont, Texas earns about $26,948 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Premont, Texas expensive?

In Premont, Texas, the median home is worth about $46,500, and the typical rent is about $440 a month.

How educated are people in Premont, Texas?

About 11.1% of adults age 25 and over in Premont, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Premont, Texas?

About 34.4% of people in Premont, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Premont, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Premont, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 261 residents, a change of about -9 percent over that period.

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