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Sam Rayburn

Texas · 1,273 residents · 8.371 sq mi
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Sam Rayburn is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $75,250. Population has grown 34% since 2019. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $210,600. With a median age of 57.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 57.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
15% 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
1,273
+34%since 2019
from 950 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
152 / sq mi
+34%since 2019
from 113 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
57.4
−3%since 2019
from 58.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
6808671K1K1K201020202024Sam Rayburn
20241K
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$75,250
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $75,130 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,157
−10%since 2019
from $37,752 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
51.0%
+0.4 ptssince 2019
from 50.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2019
from 7.9% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing11.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade11%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction7.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Manufacturing4.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 10%
Information0.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$210,600
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $209,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
92.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2019
from 89.0% in 2019
8.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
Unchangedsince 2019
from 2.8 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic97.3%(924)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(8)
Asian1.9%(18)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score6.7%(64)
2020
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(1,183)
Black0.8%(10)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(31)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0.1%(1)
Diversity Score8.6%(109)
Diversity Score
9
+28%since 2019
from 7 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.9%
−6.5 ptssince 2019
from 21.3% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.6%
+2.5 ptssince 2019
from 76.1% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2019
from 4.9% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+14%since 2019
from 24.4 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
91.9%
+4.4 ptssince 2019
from 87.6% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
58.5%
+6.4 ptssince 2019
from 52.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
48.9%
+1.7 ptssince 2019
from 47.2% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
41.9%
+7.2 ptssince 2019
from 34.7% in 2019
Female
58.1%
−7.2 ptssince 2019
from 65.3% in 2019
Foreign born
1.4%
−1.1 ptssince 2019
from 2.5% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
15.2%
+11.7 ptssince 2019
from 3.5% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sam Rayburn, Texas?

Sam Rayburn, Texas has about 1,273 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Sam Rayburn, Texas earns about $75,250 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 $210,600.

How educated are people in Sam Rayburn, Texas?

About 14.9% 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 12.2% of people in Sam Rayburn, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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