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Scurry

Texas · 688 residents · 1.926 sq mi
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Scurry is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $80,833. Population has grown 48% since 2019. Median home value is $187,000. Households here earn about 27% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Average education
31% 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
688
+48%since 2019
from 464 in 2019
2009 – 2025
Population density
357 / sq mi
+48%since 2019
from 241 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
−14%since 2019
from 42.9 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2009 – 2024
426541656770885200920202024Scurry
2024702
200920202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$80,833
+37%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $58,438 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2009 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,993
+2%since 2019
from $34,160 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
52.6%
+8.0 ptssince 2019
from 44.6% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
8.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2019
from 13.0% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services9.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Information9%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration9%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance8%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services7.1%
US avg: 0.8%
Wholesale trade5.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.4%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$187,000
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $180,400 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2009 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,167
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $788 in 2019
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
75.9%
−3.0 ptssince 2019
from 78.9% in 2019
24.1% rent
Afford Score
2.3
−25%since 2019
from 3.1 in 2019
2009 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic87.5%(406)
Black4.7%(22)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(24)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.6%(12)
Diversity Score28.6%(133)
2020
White, non-Hispanic80.2%(552)
Black2.3%(16)
Hispanic / Latino10.5%(72)
Asian1.2%(8)
Other3.2%(22)
Diversity Score38.4%(264)
Diversity Score
38
+34%since 2019
from 29 in 2019
2009 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.2%
+3.5 ptssince 2019
from 27.8% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2019
from 87.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2019
from 8.6% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
38.5 min
−4%since 2019
from 40.2 min in 2019
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.8%
−5.7 ptssince 2019
from 89.5% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2019
from 1.3% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2019
from 63.5% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
46.7%
+3.7 ptssince 2019
from 43.0% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2019
from 49.8% in 2019
Female
48.2%
−2.0 ptssince 2019
from 50.2% in 2019
Foreign born
0.2%
−0.4 ptssince 2019
from 0.6% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2019
from 15.1% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Scurry, Texas?

Scurry, Texas has about 688 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Scurry, Texas?

The typical household in Scurry, Texas earns about $80,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Scurry, Texas expensive?

In Scurry, Texas, the median home is worth about $187,000, and the typical rent is about $1,167 a month.

How educated are people in Scurry, Texas?

About 31.2% of adults age 25 and over in Scurry, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Scurry, Texas?

About 8.0% of people in Scurry, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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