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Rancho Alegre

Texas · 1,415 residents · 1.278 sq mi
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Rancho Alegre has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,068. Population has fallen 20% since 2000, a loss of 360 residents. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $18,500. The poverty rate of 56.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 76% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 56%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,415
−20%since 2000
from 1,775 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
1,107 / sq mi
−20%since 2000
from 1,389 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.5
+33%since 2000
from 28.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K2000201020202024Rancho Alegre
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,068
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,534 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,500
+6%since 2000
from $8,963 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
5.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
56.7%
+25.1 ptssince 2000
from 31.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade13.1%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
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
$18,500
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
75.5%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 84.0% in 2000
24.5% rent
Afford Score
1.2
−1%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic8.5%(151)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino91%(1,615)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score20.3%(360)
2020
White, non-Hispanic5.4%(77)
Black0.3%(4)
Hispanic / Latino93.3%(1,320)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.7%(193)
Diversity Score
14
−33%since 2000
from 20 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.4%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
50.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 49.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+14%since 2000
from 19.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.8%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 76.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
27.0%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.4%
−18.0 ptssince 2011
from 24.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.7%
−3.7 ptssince 2011
from 52.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.6%
−26.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.4%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.8% in 2009
Female
59.6%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 55.2% in 2009
Foreign born
11.6%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.8%
−37.1 ptssince 2013
from 57.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rancho Alegre, Texas?

Rancho Alegre, Texas has about 1,415 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rancho Alegre, Texas?

The typical household in Rancho Alegre, Texas earns about $15,068 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rancho Alegre, Texas expensive?

In Rancho Alegre, Texas, the median home is worth about $18,500.

How educated are people in Rancho Alegre, Texas?

About 4.4% of adults age 25 and over in Rancho Alegre, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rancho Alegre, Texas?

About 56.7% of people in Rancho Alegre, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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