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Sam Rayburn

Texas · 1,181 residents · 8.371 sq mi
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Sam Rayburn has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $39,654. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 51% since 2011. Median home value is $147,700. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 2.6% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,181
+51%vs 2011
vs 782 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
141 / sq mi
+51%vs 2011
vs 93 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
50.8
−17%vs 2011
vs 61.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,654
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $44,063 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,809
+1%vs 2011
vs $29,557 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
27.2%
+5.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.3% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
2.6%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 3.6% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.366
−4%vs 2011
vs 0.383 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Transportation & warehousing12.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Wholesale trade10.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade7%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing2%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$147,700
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $152,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
47.6%
−52.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
12.7% rent
Vacancy rate
37.0%
−12.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 49.2% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.2%
−9.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.2% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.7
+8%vs 2011
vs 3.5 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(761)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino1.3%(10)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.4%(11)
Diversity Score6.6%(51)
2010
White, non-Hispanic89.2%(1,054)
Black2%(24)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(69)
Asian0.5%(6)
Other0.9%(11)
Diversity Score21.9%(259)
Diversity Score
22
+233%vs 2011
vs 7 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
32.6%
−7.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 39.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
94.6%
+3.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 91.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.6% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
−2%vs 2011
vs 27.3 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
71.4%
−1.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 73.1% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
24.3%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 24.4% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.8%
−0.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 2.5% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
5.9%
−5.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.4% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
47.1%
+13.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 33.5% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.2%
−0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 51.2% in 2011
Female
49.8%
+0.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 48.8% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
19.8%
−4.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 24.6% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sam Rayburn, Texas?

Sam Rayburn, Texas has about 1,181 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Sam Rayburn, Texas?

The typical household in Sam Rayburn, Texas earns about $39,654 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Sam Rayburn, Texas expensive?

In Sam Rayburn, Texas, the median home is worth about $147,700.

How educated are people in Sam Rayburn, Texas?

About 32.6% of adults age 25 and over in Sam Rayburn, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sam Rayburn, Texas?

About 2.6% of people in Sam Rayburn, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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