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Ranchos Penitas West

Texas · 395 residents · 2.069 sq mi
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Ranchos Penitas West has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $61,250. Population has fallen 24% since 2000, a loss of 125 residents. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $254,500. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9.

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

Total population
395
−24%since 2000
from 520 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
191 / sq mi
−24%since 2000
from 251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+106%since 2000
from 23.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
3115648181K1K2000201020202024Ranchos Penitas West
2024395
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,250
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,681 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$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%
Poverty rate
6.3%
−23.9 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
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

Median home value
$254,500
+288%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
80.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
11.2%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
20.4%
+20.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.0%
+37.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.2
+173%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic4.6%(24)
Black0.8%(4)
Hispanic / Latino94.2%(490)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.9%(67)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.2%(68)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino82.8%(327)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score35.6%(141)
Diversity Score
36
+177%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
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%
Graduate degree
1.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.3 min
−20%since 2000
from 31.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
56.7%
−25.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
40.0%
+22.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
9.6%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.1%
−11.2 ptssince 2011
from 73.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
2.3%
−13.3 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.9%
−31.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
−12.8 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
Female
44.8%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
Foreign born
26.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.1%
−47.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
11.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2012
from 20.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
40.5%
−29.5 ptssince 2013
from 70.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
61.5%
+12.2 ptssince 2017
from 49.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
17.0%
+9.8 ptssince 2016
from 7.2% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
83.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2016
from 92.8% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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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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