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Texas · 569 residents (2025 est.) · 0.697 sq mi
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Rule has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,792. Population has grown 18% since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $71,000. The poverty rate of 38.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.0
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 88%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
823
+18%since 2000
from 698 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,181 / sq mi
+18%since 2000
from 1,001 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.0
−11%since 2000
from 44.7 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:569 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5125976827668511990201020202024Rule
2024823
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,792
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,342 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$22,202
+54%since 2000
from $14,454 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+9.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
38.3%
+18.5 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
−3%since 2010
from 0.451 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information14.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing12.5%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade9.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction1.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$71,000
+88%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $20,700 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,027
+99%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $283 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
76.4%
−6.3 ptssince 2000
from 82.7% in 2000
23.6% rent
Vacancy rate
29.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.6%
+11.5 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
60.8%
+42.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.0
+140%since 2000
from 0.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
44
RELATED:See current rent listings in Rule on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(541)
Black2.1%(15)
Hispanic / Latino19.3%(135)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score43.5%(304)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.4%(497)
Black5.1%(42)
Hispanic / Latino30.5%(251)
Asian0%(0)
Other4%(33)
Diversity Score67.3%(554)
Diversity Score
67
+54%since 2000
from 44 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.7%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 9.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.0%
+13.9 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 4.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.2 min
−4%since 2000
from 17.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.1%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.4% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.4%
−15.2 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
8.0%
+8.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2011
from 12.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
50.1%
−6.4 ptssince 2011
from 56.4% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.9%
−15.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
13.8%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.6%
+7.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
45.4%
−7.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
2.8%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.4%
−37.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.8% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.2%
Unchangedsince 2012
from 22.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.9%
−49.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
92.0%
+31.3 ptssince 2017
from 60.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
87.2%
+8.8 ptssince 2016
from 78.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
12.8%
−8.8 ptssince 2016
from 21.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Rule, Texas?

Rule, Texas has about 823 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Rule, Texas?

The typical household in Rule, Texas earns about $34,792 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Rule, Texas expensive?

In Rule, Texas, the median home is worth about $71,000, and the typical rent is about $1,027 a month.

How educated are people in Rule, Texas?

About 11.7% of adults age 25 and over in Rule, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Rule, Texas?

About 38.3% of people in Rule, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Rule, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Rule, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 40 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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