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San Perlita

Texas · 545 residents (2025 est.) · 0.519 sq mi
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San Perlita has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $74,688. Population has fallen 32% since 2000, a loss of 218 residents. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $56,600. At a median age of 30.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 30.9
US median: 38.9
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
462
−32%since 2000
from 680 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
890 / sq mi
−32%since 2000
from 1,310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
30.9
+22%since 2000
from 25.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:545 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
4245226217198171990201020202024San Perlita
2024462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$74,688
+82%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,956
+225%since 2000
from $6,761 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
49.1%
+44.1 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
19.7%
−19.8 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.299
−38%since 2010
from 0.486 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15.9%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical15.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade7.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.8%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction4.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,600
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+17.8 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
35.3%
+17.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
0.8
−35%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
73
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.6%(65)
Black1.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino88.5%(602)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.7%(168)
2024
White, non-Hispanic4.1%(19)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino95.9%(443)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.9%(46)
Diversity Score
10
−60%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.1%
+30.9 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.2 min
+6%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.8%
−14.2 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
11.6%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
10.1%
+10.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% 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
2.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.7%
+26.8 ptssince 2011
from 39.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
27.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
42.6%
−18.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
47.6%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.9%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.7%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
4.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2012
from 5.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.9%
−41.6 ptssince 2013
from 63.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.0%
+40.6 ptssince 2017
from 49.4% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
40.4%
+11.8 ptssince 2016
from 28.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
59.6%
−11.8 ptssince 2016
from 71.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Perlita, Texas?

San Perlita, Texas has about 462 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in San Perlita, Texas?

The typical household in San Perlita, Texas earns about $74,688 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is San Perlita, Texas expensive?

In San Perlita, Texas, the median home is worth about $56,600.

How educated are people in San Perlita, Texas?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in San Perlita, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in San Perlita, Texas?

About 19.7% of people in San Perlita, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Perlita, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, San Perlita, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 70 residents, a change of about -13 percent over that period.

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