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Ranchos Penitas West

Texas · 395 residents · 2.07 sq mi
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With 395 people, Ranchos Penitas West is a city in Texas. Four-year degrees are less common here than nationally, at 6% of adults. The median age is 47.3, about 8 years above the US median. Owners hold 80% of the housing stock. 27% of people here were born outside the United States. People stay put here: 100% were in the same home a year ago.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 288%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

395
−24%since 2000
from 520 in 2000
2000 – 2024
191 / sq mi
−6%since 2009
from 204 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
47.3
+106%since 2000
from 23.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Land area
2.07 sq mi
Population, 20002024
3115648181K1K2000201020202024Ranchos Penitas West
2024395
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 57.6%(30)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.8%(19)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 193.8%(15)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2413.4%(53)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 349.1%(36)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 447.1%(28)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5419.7%(78)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.9%(39)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7424.6%(97)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 840%(0)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

$61,250
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,681 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
$29,829
+378%since 2000
from $6,236 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.9%
+45.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
6.3%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
0.458
+26%since 2010
from 0.363 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance34%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical28.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Information14.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services5.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

$254,500
+288%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
80.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
20.0% rent
11.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
2.93 people
−29%since 2010
from 4.12 people in 2010
US average: 2.54
20.4%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
37.0%
+37.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
4.2
−2%since 2009
from 4.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Years of local income it takes to buy a local home, on a scale of about 0 to 15. Lower is more affordable.
44
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(24)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino94.2%(490)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.2%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino82.8%(327)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
36
+116%since 2009
from 17 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican63.5%(251)
Puerto Rican18.2%(72)
Ancestry
American8.4%(33)
German6.1%(24)
Section 05

Education

6.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
51.4%
+15.7 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

25.3 min
−20%since 2000
from 31.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
56.7%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
40.0%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
62.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
51.9%
+10.6 ptssince 2020
from 41.3% in 2020
US average: 74.6%
2.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
21.9%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

55.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
44.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
26.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
10.1%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
11.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
40.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2013
from 30.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
61.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2017
from 49.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
+20.4 ptssince 2020
from 79.6% in 2020
US average: 95.5%
100.0%
+8.7 ptssince 2020
from 91.3% in 2020
US average: 87.7%
17.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2016
from 7.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
83.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2016
from 92.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married33.1%(56)
Married62.7%(106)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced4.1%(7)
Women 15+
Never married22.6%(40)
Married71.2%(126)
Widowed6.2%(11)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

40.5%
+10.5 ptssince 2013
from 30.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
12.7%
−22.3 ptssince 2020
from 35.0% in 2020
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
24.1%
+1.8 ptssince 2020
from 22.3% in 2020
US average: 13.8%
23.8%
+17.2 ptssince 2020
from 6.6% in 2020
US average: 18.4%
26.6%
+2.2 ptssince 2020
from 24.4% in 2020
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
4.1%
+4.1 ptssince 2020
from 0.0% in 2020
US average: 2.2%
Any private
36.7%
−20.6 ptssince 2020
from 57.3% in 2020
US average: 67.1%
Any public
35.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2020
from 25.7% in 2020
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

Veterans by period of service, 2024
Gulf War (2001 or later)0%(0)
US avg: 26.4%
Gulf War (1990s)45.7%(16)
US avg: 24.3%
Vietnam era54.3%(19)
US avg: 33.1%
Korean War0%(0)
US avg: 4.5%
World War II0%(0)
US avg: 1%

Share of the 35 veterans here. A veteran who served across eras counts in each, so shares can total more than 100%. Peacetime-only service is included in the total but not shown as an era.

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ranchos Penitas West, Texas?

Ranchos Penitas West, Texas has about 395 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ranchos Penitas West, Texas?

The typical household in Ranchos Penitas West, Texas earns about $61,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ranchos Penitas West, Texas expensive?

In Ranchos Penitas West, Texas, the median home is worth about $254,500.

How educated are people in Ranchos Penitas West, Texas?

About 6.1% of adults age 25 and over in Ranchos Penitas West, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ranchos Penitas West, Texas?

About 6.3% of people in Ranchos Penitas West, 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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