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Ranger

Texas · 2,300 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 $26,987. Population has declined 11% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $45,100. Households here earn about 58% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 36%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,300
−11%since 2000
from 2,584 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
329 / sq mi
−11%since 2000
from 369 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.1
+8%since 2000
from 36.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K3K3K1990201020202024Ranger
20243K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,987
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,245
+39%since 2000
from $11,698 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
17.0%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Finance & insurance12.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical11.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing10.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information10.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services7%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$45,100
+36%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$650
+50%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $289 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
60.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.4% in 2000
39.1% rent
Afford Score
1.7
+71%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.9%(2,014)
Black6.7%(174)
Hispanic / Latino13.5%(349)
Asian0.4%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.9%(1,135)
2020
White, non-Hispanic71%(1,633)
Black4.5%(103)
Hispanic / Latino20.7%(477)
Asian1%(22)
Other3.8%(87)
Diversity Score57.5%(1,322)
Diversity Score
57
+31%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2000
from 13.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 65.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.1 min
+53%since 2000
from 14.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
68.0%
−8.6 ptssince 2009
from 76.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
15.5%
+7.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2011
from 41.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.6%
−27.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.8%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 57.7% in 2009
Female
46.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 42.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
26.2%
−46.3 ptssince 2013
from 72.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Ranger, Texas?

Ranger, Texas has about 2,300 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Ranger, Texas?

The typical household in Ranger, Texas earns about $26,987 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 $45,100, and the typical rent is about $650 a month.

How educated are people in Ranger, Texas?

About 6.1% 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 19.9% 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 503 residents, a change of about -18 percent over that period.

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