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Simonton

Texas · 656 residents (2025 est.) · 2.35 sq mi
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Simonton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $109,375. Population has grown 27% since 2000. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $390,500. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 39% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 40.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 60%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
914
+27%since 2000
from 718 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
389 / sq mi
+27%since 2000
from 306 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
40.1
−3%since 2000
from 41.2 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:656 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5276567869151K1990201020202024Simonton
2024914
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$109,375
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,833 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$44,718
+46%since 2000
from $30,669 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
60.5%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 63.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.5%
+6.2 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.427
+13%since 2010
from 0.379 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information10.9%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance7.6%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services4.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.2%
Other services3.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.8%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$390,500
+60%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $133,600 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
96.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2000
from 91.7% in 2000
3.1% rent
Vacancy rate
8.5%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
33.3%
+17.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
+77.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+89%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
54
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(630)
Black5%(36)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(44)
Asian0.3%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score26.3%(189)
2024
White, non-Hispanic63.8%(583)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino28.8%(263)
Asian0%(0)
Other7.4%(68)
Diversity Score63.1%(577)
Diversity Score
63
+140%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
29.2%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 30.0% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
95.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 88.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.4%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
40.9 min
+6%since 2000
from 38.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
76.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 76.1% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
3.1%
−13.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
19.8%
+13.6 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.6% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2011
from 60.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
11.1%
+8.7 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
40.7%
−22.6 ptssince 2009
from 63.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
53.1%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
46.9%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
3.9%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
7.1%
−43.6 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
5.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2012
from 7.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
23.7%
−49.5 ptssince 2013
from 73.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.2%
+23.6 ptssince 2017
from 71.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
83.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2016
from 87.3% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
15.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2016
from 10.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simonton, Texas?

Simonton, Texas has about 914 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Simonton, Texas?

The typical household in Simonton, Texas earns about $109,375 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Simonton, Texas expensive?

In Simonton, Texas, the median home is worth about $390,500.

How educated are people in Simonton, Texas?

About 29.2% of adults age 25 and over in Simonton, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Simonton, Texas?

About 11.5% of people in Simonton, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Simonton, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Simonton, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 230 residents, a change of about 34 percent over that period.

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