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Riesel

Texas · 973 residents · 4.164 sq mi
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Riesel has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $35,234. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $57,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

973
+14%since 1990
from 850 in 1990
1990 – 2025
234 / sq mi
+14%since 1990
from 204 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
35.7
+3%since 1990
from 34.7 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
7899731K1K2K1990201020202024Riesel
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$35,234
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $25,313 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,315
+44%since 1990
from $10,671 in 1990
US average: $21,522
9.5%
+1.1 ptssince 1990
from 8.5% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$57,300
+11%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $39,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$542
+12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $367 in 1990
US average: $602
78.2%
−2.6 ptssince 1990
from 80.8% in 1990
21.8% rent
1.6
+5%since 1990
from 1.5 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic97.9%(832)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(35)
Asian0.2%(2)
Diversity Score14.3%(121)
2000
White, non-Hispanic92.1%(896)
Black0.2%(2)
Hispanic / Latino6.6%(64)
Asian0.4%(4)
Diversity Score16.9%(165)
17
+18%since 1990
from 14 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

10.1%
−0.6 ptssince 1990
from 10.8% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.5%
+5.3 ptssince 1990
from 73.2% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.4%
+0.9 ptssince 1990
from 2.6% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

16.4 min
−39%since 1990
from 26.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Riesel, Texas?

Riesel, Texas has about 973 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Riesel, Texas?

The typical household in Riesel, Texas earns about $35,234 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Riesel, Texas expensive?

In Riesel, Texas, the median home is worth about $57,300, and the typical rent is about $542 a month.

How educated are people in Riesel, Texas?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Riesel, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Riesel, Texas?

About 9.5% of people in Riesel, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Riesel, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Riesel, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 123 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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

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