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Seco Mines

Texas · 644 residents · 0.57 sq mi
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Seco Mines is home to 644 people in Texas. 83.1% of people here live below the federal poverty line. At a median age of 51.5, this is an older place than the country as a whole. 0% of homes are owner-occupied. The foreign-born share is 32%. The population has fallen 37% since 2023.

At a glance
Older
median age 51.5
US median: 38.9
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
0% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
644
−37%since 2023
from 1,029 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
1,134 / sq mi
−37%since 2023
from 1,812 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
51.5
+124%since 2023
from 23.0 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Land area
0.57 sq mi
Population, 2010 – 2024
3025678321K1K201020202024Seco Mines
2024644
201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 50%(0)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 90%(0)
US avg: 6%
10 to 140%(0)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1916.5%(106)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 2427.3%(176)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 340%(0)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 440%(0)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5420.5%(132)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.5%(74)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747%(45)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 8411.8%(76)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over5.4%(35)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Per capita income
$8,861
−17%since 2023
from $10,716 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
83.1%
+20.2 ptssince 2023
from 62.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.253
−15%since 2023
from 0.297 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade35.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Other services15.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration15.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
0.0%
−36.9 ptssince 2023
from 36.9% in 2023
100.0% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Persons per household
4.10 people
−1%since 2023
from 4.13 people in 2023
US average: 2.54
Renter cost-burdened
77.1%
−9.6 ptssince 2023
from 86.6% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic22.4%(231)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino77.6%(798)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
2024
White, non-Hispanic24.2%(156)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino75.8%(488)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score
46
+5%since 2023
from 44 in 2023
2011 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican75.8%(488)
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.3%
+12.4 ptssince 2023
from 11.9% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
77.9%
−13.9 ptssince 2023
from 91.8% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
28.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2023
from 23.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
59.7%
+2.2 ptssince 2023
from 57.4% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Women 20-64 in the labor force
100.0%
US average: 74.6%
Self-employed
14.4%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 16.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
29.6%
+29.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
68.8%
+2.6 ptssince 2023
from 66.2% in 2023
Female
31.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2023
from 33.8% in 2023
Foreign born
32.0%
+22.0 ptssince 2023
from 10.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.9%
+4.6 ptssince 2023
from 13.3% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
21.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
51.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2023
from 62.2% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
Computer in household
100.0%
US average: 95.5%
Same house as last year
87.6%
US average: 87.7%
English only at home
31.5%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 30.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
68.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2023
from 69.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married63.7%(282)
Married36.3%(161)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced0%(0)
Women 15+
Never married0%(0)
Married44.8%(90)
Widowed55.2%(111)
Divorced0%(0)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
Section 09

Health coverage

Uninsured
21.7%
−13.5 ptssince 2023
from 35.2% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Employer-based
24.2%
US average: 54.8%
Direct-purchase
25.2%
US average: 13.8%
Medicare
24.2%
US average: 18.4%
Medicaid
28.9%
US average: 20.9%
VA health care
0.0%
US average: 2.2%
Any private
49.4%
US average: 67.1%
Any public
40.7%
US average: 36.7%

Shares are "alone or in combination": a person with both Medicare and Medicaid counts in each, so categories overlap and do not sum to 100%.

Section 09 · Service history

Veterans

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seco Mines, Texas?

Seco Mines, Texas has about 644 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

How educated are people in Seco Mines, Texas?

About 24.3% of adults age 25 and over in Seco Mines, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seco Mines, Texas?

About 83.1% of people in Seco Mines, 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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