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San Perlita

Texas · 538 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 $28,542. Population has fallen 21% since 2000, a loss of 142 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $38,400. The poverty rate of 41.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 55% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% 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
538
−21%since 2000
from 680 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,037 / sq mi
−21%since 2000
from 1,310 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.1
+47%since 2000
from 25.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4245226217198171990201020202024San Perlita
2024462
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$28,542
−16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,648
+131%since 2000
from $6,761 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
24.8%
+19.8 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.4%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 39.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing5.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Wholesale trade4%
US avg: 6.7%
Manufacturing3.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction2.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Other services2.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration2.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Information0%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,400
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.4%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 82.2% in 2000
11.6% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+15%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.9%(21)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino95.5%(514)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score9.4%(51)
Diversity Score
9
−62%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+9.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
66.3%
+20.2 ptssince 2000
from 46.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 0.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+101%since 2000
from 13.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.8%
+4.8 ptssince 2009
from 89.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.1%
+13.5 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.9%
+22.0 ptssince 2011
from 39.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.3%
−41.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
Female
48.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 49.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.4%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
30.0%
−33.5 ptssince 2013
from 63.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in San Perlita, Texas?

San Perlita, Texas has about 538 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in San Perlita, Texas earns about $28,542 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 $38,400.

How educated are people in San Perlita, Texas?

About 10.9% 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 41.4% 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 6 residents, a change of about 1 percent over that period.

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