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Ranchos Penitas West

Texas · 573 residents · 2.069 sq mi
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Ranchos Penitas West has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,094. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $69,500. At a median age of 24.5, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 24.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 52%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
573
+10%since 2000
from 520 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
277 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
24.5
+7%since 2000
from 23.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
3115648181K1K2000201020202024Ranchos Penitas West
2024395
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,094
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,681 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,388
+115%since 2000
from $6,236 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.5%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
3.2%
−27.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.363
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information20.9%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance11.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical11.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing6.8%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,500
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
13.3%
−69.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
29.4% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.5
−1%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic0.9%(5)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino98.1%(562)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score3%(17)
Diversity Score
3
−76%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.0%
+8.6 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
43.9%
+8.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.9%
+2.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.5 min
+6%since 2000
from 31.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
61.6%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
30.6%
+13.1 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
7.8%
+7.8 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
30.2%
+14.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
3.4%
−49.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.0%
−20.0 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
Female
52.0%
+20.0 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
Foreign born
11.1%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.2%
−54.8 ptssince 2009
from 58.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ranchos Penitas West, Texas?

Ranchos Penitas West, Texas has about 573 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ranchos Penitas West, Texas earns about $46,094 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 $69,500.

How educated are people in Ranchos Penitas West, Texas?

About 12.0% 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 3.2% 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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