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Ralls

Texas · 1,556 residents (2025 est.) · 1.349 sq mi
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Ralls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,697. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 789 residents. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $72,200. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,463
−35%since 2000
from 2,252 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,085 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 1,669 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
+21%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,556 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ralls
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,697
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,892 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,408
+150%since 2000
from $10,557 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+20.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
15.7%
−12.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.330
−22%since 2010
from 0.424 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.8%
US avg: 1.6%
Finance & insurance9.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical9.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade4.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services2.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,200
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$777
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
22.9%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.5%
−11.4 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
29.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
−2%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
57
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic41.7%(938)
Black2.2%(49)
Hispanic / Latino55.8%(1,256)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score63.9%(1,439)
2024
White, non-Hispanic37.5%(549)
Black3.5%(51)
Hispanic / Latino58%(848)
Asian0%(0)
Other1%(15)
Diversity Score65.2%(954)
Diversity Score
65
+2%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.3%
+20.1 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+67%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
80.9%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.8%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
6.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
12.1%
+5.8 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
74.0%
+22.5 ptssince 2011
from 51.6% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
13.8%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
25.0%
−29.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.1%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
47.9%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.2%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.3%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
20.5%
−6.7 ptssince 2012
from 27.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.6%
−54.5 ptssince 2013
from 72.1% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
88.9%
+33.4 ptssince 2017
from 55.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
65.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2016
from 64.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
34.2%
−1.5 ptssince 2016
from 35.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ralls, Texas?

Ralls, Texas has about 1,463 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ralls, Texas?

The typical household in Ralls, Texas earns about $57,697 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ralls, Texas expensive?

In Ralls, Texas, the median home is worth about $72,200, and the typical rent is about $777 a month.

How educated are people in Ralls, Texas?

About 9.9% of adults age 25 and over in Ralls, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ralls, Texas?

About 15.7% of people in Ralls, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ralls, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ralls, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 709 residents, a change of about -33 percent over that period.

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