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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

San Perlita

Texas · 532 residents · 0.519 sq mi
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San Perlita has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $15,536. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 148 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $20,000. At a median age of 21.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 42% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 21.1
US median: 33.0
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
532
−22%vs 2000
vs 680 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
21.1
−17%vs 2000
vs 25.3 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 1990 – 2024
4245226217198171990201020202024San Perlita
2024462
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 1990
Under 510.2%(54)
US avg: 7.3%
5 to 910.9%(58)
US avg: 7.3%
10 to 1415.2%(81)
US avg: 6.9%
15 to 1911.8%(63)
US avg: 7.1%
20 to 247.9%(42)
US avg: 7.5%
25 to 3415.2%(81)
US avg: 17.5%
35 to 4412.8%(68)
US avg: 15.1%
45 to 546.4%(34)
US avg: 10.2%
55 to 647%(37)
US avg: 8.5%
65 to 740.6%(3)
US avg: 7.3%
75 to 842.1%(11)
US avg: 4%
85 and over0%(0)
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$15,536
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $22,500 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$3,734
−45%vs 2000
vs $6,761 in 2000
US average: $14,340
Poverty rate
47.0%
+7.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 39.5% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$20,000
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $26,300 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$325
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $239 in 2000
US average: $450
Owner-occupied
95.4%
+13.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 82.2% in 2000
4.6% rent
RELATED:See current rent listings in San Perlita on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic9.6%(65)
Black1.3%(9)
Hispanic / Latino88.5%(602)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
1990
White, non-Hispanic78%(415)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino86.3%(459)
Asian0%(0)
Other22%(117)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Detailed origin tables are available for 2024; showing 2024 data.

Hispanic origin
Mexican95.9%(443)
Ancestry
Irish2.8%(13)
Swedish2.8%(13)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest Swedish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−1.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 1.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
40.6%
−5.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 46.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 0.5% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.1 min
+43%vs 2000
vs 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

No data for the years selected.

Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married39.6%(78)
Married48.2%(95)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced12.2%(24)
Women 15+
Never married52.8%(105)
Married43.7%(87)
Widowed3.5%(7)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Perlita, Texas?

San Perlita, Texas has about 532 residents according to the 1990 Census.

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

The typical household in San Perlita, Texas earns about $15,536 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 $20,000, and the typical rent is about $325 a month.

How educated are people in San Perlita, Texas?

About 0.0% 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 47.0% of people in San Perlita, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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