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Queen City

Texas · 1,397 residents · 3.543 sq mi
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Queen City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $41,786. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,600. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,397
−13%since 2000
from 1,613 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
394 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 455 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.5
+10%since 2000
from 36.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Queen City
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$41,786
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,058 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,742
+76%since 2000
from $13,492 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.1%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 19.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing5%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,600
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$585
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
57.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2000
from 62.4% in 2000
42.5% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+16%since 2000
from 1.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic81.4%(1,313)
Black14.4%(233)
Hispanic / Latino1.9%(31)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score35.9%(579)
2020
White, non-Hispanic70.5%(985)
Black20.8%(291)
Hispanic / Latino3%(42)
Asian1%(14)
Other1.5%(21)
Diversity Score52.8%(738)
Diversity Score
53
+47%since 2000
from 36 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.6%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.7%
+21.8 ptssince 2000
from 69.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.0%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.3 min
+4%since 2000
from 14.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
90.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 86.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−9.4 ptssince 2011
from 11.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.1%
+11.7 ptssince 2011
from 45.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.5%
−25.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
+2.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
53.1%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.1%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.9%
−51.7 ptssince 2013
from 73.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Queen City, Texas?

Queen City, Texas has about 1,397 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Queen City, Texas?

The typical household in Queen City, Texas earns about $41,786 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Queen City, Texas expensive?

In Queen City, Texas, the median home is worth about $86,600, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Queen City, Texas?

About 16.6% of adults age 25 and over in Queen City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Queen City, Texas?

About 12.8% of people in Queen City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Queen City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Queen City, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 351 residents, a change of about -20 percent over that period.

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