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Sandy Hollow-Escondidas

Texas · 539 residents · 7.861 sq mi
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Population has grown 24% since 2000. At a median age of 13.3, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 82.2% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Younger
median age 13.3
US median: 38.9
Average education
36% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
55% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
539
+24%since 2000
from 433 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
69 / sq mi
+24%since 2000
from 55 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
13.3
−64%since 2000
from 36.9 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
2563754946137322000201020202024Sandy Hollow-Escondidas
2024539
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$19,951
+38%since 2000
from $14,458 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
55.1%
+29.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
82.2%
+65.7 ptssince 2000
from 16.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.574
+36%since 2010
from 0.422 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance100%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services100%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
55.1%
−24.3 ptssince 2000
from 79.3% in 2000
44.9% rent
Vacancy rate
39.0%
+6.4 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
81.6%
+74.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic44.3%(192)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino54.3%(235)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score61.9%(268)
2024
White, non-Hispanic15.8%(85)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino84.2%(454)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score33.2%(179)
Diversity Score
33
−46%since 2000
from 62 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
36.0%
+29.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
91.9%
+21.3 ptssince 2000
from 70.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.6%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.8% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
+12.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
44.9%
+44.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−16.4 ptssince 2011
from 16.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
29.4%
−23.3 ptssince 2011
from 52.7% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
−16.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
0.0%
−59.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
35.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 40.6% in 2009
Female
64.4%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.6%
−34.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
3.7%
−24.4 ptssince 2012
from 28.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
7.4%
−69.2 ptssince 2013
from 76.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
100.0%
+24.4 ptssince 2017
from 75.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.3%
−7.3 ptssince 2016
from 88.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2016
from 11.4% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Sandy Hollow-Escondidas, Texas?

Sandy Hollow-Escondidas, Texas has about 539 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Sandy Hollow-Escondidas, Texas?

About 36.0% of adults age 25 and over in Sandy Hollow-Escondidas, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Sandy Hollow-Escondidas, Texas?

About 82.2% of people in Sandy Hollow-Escondidas, 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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