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Redwater

Texas · 853 residents · 1.99 sq mi
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Redwater has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $50,273. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $79,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
853
−2%since 2000
from 872 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
429 / sq mi
−2%since 2000
from 438 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+13%since 2000
from 33.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
6958511K1K1K1990201020202024Redwater
2024747
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$50,273
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,111 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,701
+50%since 2000
from $13,843 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
33.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 16.6% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade14.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information13.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services11.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration7.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance6.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical6.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Retail trade1.3%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing1.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$79,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$862
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $463 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
65.7%
−5.5 ptssince 2000
from 71.2% in 2000
34.3% rent
Afford Score
1.6
−6%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.2%(752)
Black10%(87)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(11)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.8%(225)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.6%(705)
Black7.4%(63)
Hispanic / Latino3.8%(32)
Asian0.4%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27.7%(236)
Diversity Score
28
+7%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.0%
+7.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
93.6%
+16.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.8%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.8 min
+65%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.7%
+15.5 ptssince 2009
from 78.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 4.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.9%
−14.5 ptssince 2011
from 69.5% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−31.7 ptssince 2009
from 59.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Female
53.8%
+4.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Foreign born
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.5%
−51.4 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Redwater, Texas?

Redwater, Texas has about 853 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Redwater, Texas?

The typical household in Redwater, Texas earns about $50,273 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Redwater, Texas expensive?

In Redwater, Texas, the median home is worth about $79,100, and the typical rent is about $862 a month.

How educated are people in Redwater, Texas?

About 17.0% of adults age 25 and over in Redwater, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Redwater, Texas?

About 11.3% of people in Redwater, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Redwater, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Redwater, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 46 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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