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Seth Ward

Texas · 2,025 residents · 2.255 sq mi
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Seth Ward has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $23,113. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $30,200. At a median age of 28.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 53% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.1
US median: 37.2
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 21%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,025
+5%since 2000
from 1,926 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
898 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 854 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.1
+3%since 2000
from 27.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Seth Ward
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$23,113
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,167 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,636
Unchangedsince 2000
from $9,663 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
4.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.6%
+5.9 ptssince 2000
from 25.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.381
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade29.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information11.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing8.3%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance7.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food7.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$30,200
−21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$441
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $366 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
20.4%
−45.8 ptssince 2000
from 66.2% in 2000
36.6% rent
Vacancy rate
43.7%
+11.2 ptssince 2009
from 32.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.4%
−4.6 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
47.0%
−8.8 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
+5%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(602)
Black3%(58)
Hispanic / Latino64.1%(1,234)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.3%(1,141)
2010
White, non-Hispanic22.3%(451)
Black1.4%(28)
Hispanic / Latino74.4%(1,507)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other1.4%(28)
Diversity Score48.8%(989)
Diversity Score
49
−18%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
2.1%
+0.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
42.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 44.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
9.2 min
+12%since 2000
from 8.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
4.8%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% 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
9.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 8.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
4.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
4.9%
−46.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.7%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.5% in 2009
Female
47.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.3% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
6.7%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Seth Ward, Texas?

Seth Ward, Texas has about 2,025 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Seth Ward, Texas?

The typical household in Seth Ward, Texas earns about $23,113 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Seth Ward, Texas expensive?

In Seth Ward, Texas, the median home is worth about $30,200, and the typical rent is about $441 a month.

How educated are people in Seth Ward, Texas?

About 2.1% of adults age 25 and over in Seth Ward, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Seth Ward, Texas?

About 31.6% of people in Seth Ward, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Seth Ward, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Seth Ward, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 523 residents, a change of about 35 percent over that period.

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