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Ranchos Penitas West

Texas · 466 residents · 2.069 sq mi
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Ranchos Penitas West is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,224. Population has declined 10% since 2000. At a median age of 30.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 30.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
23% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
80% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
466
−10%since 2000
from 520 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
225 / sq mi
−10%since 2000
from 251 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
30.7
+33%since 2000
from 23.0 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
3115648181K1K2000201020202024Ranchos Penitas West
2024395
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,224
+106%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $23,681 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,894
+155%since 2000
from $6,236 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
41.4%
+41.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−21.0 ptssince 2000
from 30.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance23.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical23.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Information23.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.5%
US avg: 10%
Arts, entertainment, food3.9%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$577
from $0 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.5% in 2000
20.4% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.5%(21)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino95.5%(445)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score10.8%(50)
Diversity Score
11
−16%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.3%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
65.9%
+30.1 ptssince 2000
from 35.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 2.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
30.0 min
−5%since 2000
from 31.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.4%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.2%
−15.1 ptssince 2011
from 73.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.9%
−30.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.7%
−19.3 ptssince 2009
from 68.0% in 2009
Female
51.3%
+19.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.0% in 2009
Foreign born
22.9%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.7%
−46.3 ptssince 2013
from 70.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ranchos Penitas West, Texas?

Ranchos Penitas West, Texas has about 466 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Ranchos Penitas West, Texas earns about $73,224 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 typical rent is about $577 a month.

How educated are people in Ranchos Penitas West, Texas?

About 23.3% 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 9.2% 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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