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Ralls

Texas · 1,944 residents · 1.349 sq mi
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Ralls has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,964. Population has declined 14% since 2000. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $44,100. The poverty rate of 37.5% 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
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,944
−14%since 2000
from 2,252 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,441 / sq mi
−14%since 2000
from 1,669 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.7
+2%since 2000
from 33.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Ralls
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,964
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,892 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,951
+23%since 2000
from $10,557 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
37.5%
+8.9 ptssince 2000
from 28.6% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.424
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction10.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing9.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration5.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Retail trade3.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Arts, entertainment, food2.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$44,100
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$422
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $346 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
28.3%
−46.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.0% in 2000
29.9% rent
Vacancy rate
19.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2009
from 20.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.1%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 34.4% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.6
+29%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic39.5%(768)
Black1.5%(29)
Hispanic / Latino58%(1,127)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other0.7%(14)
Diversity Score63.3%(1,230)
Diversity Score
63
−1%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.3%
+11.2 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+18%since 2000
from 16.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.7%
+4.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% 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
6.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
21.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
21.8%
−33.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.9%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.9%
−39.3 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ralls, Texas?

Ralls, Texas has about 1,944 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ralls, Texas?

The typical household in Ralls, Texas earns about $26,964 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 $44,100, and the typical rent is about $422 a month.

How educated are people in Ralls, Texas?

About 9.5% 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 37.5% 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 228 residents, a change of about -10 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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