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San Perlita

Texas · 573 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 $27,917. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 107 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $35,100. At a median age of 32.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 44% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% 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
573
−16%since 2000
from 680 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,104 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 1,310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.6
+29%since 2000
from 25.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4245226217198171990201020202024San Perlita
2024462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$27,917
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,063
+49%since 2000
from $6,761 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
9.3%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
45.1%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.486
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Agriculture, forestry, fishing24.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction16.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Information9.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing7.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Finance & insurance5.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing4.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food4.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services2.1%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Wholesale trade0.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$35,100
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$383
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $239 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
21.6%
−60.7 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
9.6% rent
Vacancy rate
19.1%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.8%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 23.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.7%
+9.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+8%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic6.1%(35)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino93.9%(538)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score14.3%(82)
Diversity Score
14
−42%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.4%
+0.9 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
56.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.2%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.9 min
+79%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
95.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
1.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
27.1%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 28.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.4%
−38.1 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.2%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
46.8%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
16.7%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.6%
−45.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Perlita, Texas?

San Perlita, Texas has about 573 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Perlita, Texas earns about $27,917 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 $35,100, and the typical rent is about $383 a month.

How educated are people in San Perlita, Texas?

About 2.4% 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 45.1% of people in San Perlita, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has San Perlita, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, San Perlita, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 41 residents, a change of about 8 percent over that period.

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