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Ranger

Texas · 2,584 residents · 6.998 sq mi
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Ranger has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $22,500. Population has declined 8% since 1990. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $22,000. Households here earn about 44% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 35.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

2,584
−8%since 1990
from 2,803 in 1990
1990 – 2025
369 / sq mi
−8%since 1990
from 401 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
36.3
+10%since 1990
from 33.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Ranger
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$22,500
+20%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $14,286 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,698
+50%since 1990
from $7,797 in 1990
US average: $21,522
18.3%
−5.3 ptssince 1990
from 23.6% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$22,000
−27%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $23,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$289
+18%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $186 in 1990
US average: $602
67.4%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 67.0% in 1990
32.6% rent
1.0
−39%since 1990
from 1.6 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(2,499)
Black6.1%(172)
Hispanic / Latino10.8%(302)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score42.2%(1,184)
2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(2,014)
Black6.7%(174)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(349)
Asian0.4%(10)
Diversity Score43.9%(1,135)
44
+4%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

13.3%
+4.2 ptssince 1990
from 9.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
65.4%
+8.6 ptssince 1990
from 56.8% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+0.7 ptssince 1990
from 3.9% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

14.4 min
+24%since 1990
from 11.6 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Ranger, Texas?

Ranger, Texas has about 2,584 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Ranger, Texas?

The typical household in Ranger, Texas earns about $22,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Ranger, Texas expensive?

In Ranger, Texas, the median home is worth about $22,000, and the typical rent is about $289 a month.

How educated are people in Ranger, Texas?

About 13.3% of adults age 25 and over in Ranger, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Ranger, Texas?

About 18.3% of people in Ranger, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Ranger, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Ranger, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 219 residents, a change of about -8 percent over that period.

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

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