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Simonton

Texas · 718 residents · 2.35 sq mi
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Simonton is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $70,833. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $133,600. With a median age of 41.2, the population is older than the US median of 35.2. Poverty is rare here, at 5.3% of residents. Households here earn about 77% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Older
median age 41.2
US median: 35.2
More educated
30% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

718
+5%since 1990
from 684 in 1990
1990 – 2025
306 / sq mi
+5%since 1990
from 291 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
41.2
+7%since 1990
from 38.3 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
5276567869151K1990201020202024Simonton
2024914
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$70,833
+21%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $44,306 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$30,669
+82%since 1990
from $16,810 in 1990
US average: $21,522
5.3%
−1.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$133,600
+9%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $93,100 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$585
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $425 in 1990
US average: $602
91.7%
+1.0 ptssince 1990
from 90.7% in 1990
8.3% rent
1.9
−10%since 1990
from 2.1 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic96.5%(660)
Black1.5%(10)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(42)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score21.2%(145)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(630)
Black5%(36)
Hispanic / Latino6.1%(44)
Asian0.3%(2)
Diversity Score26.3%(189)
26
+24%since 1990
from 21 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

30.0%
+2.7 ptssince 1990
from 27.3% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.7%
−3.2 ptssince 1990
from 91.9% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
6.4%
+0.5 ptssince 1990
from 6.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

38.6 min
+5%since 1990
from 36.9 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Simonton, Texas?

Simonton, Texas has about 718 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Simonton, Texas?

The typical household in Simonton, Texas earns about $70,833 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 $133,600, and the typical rent is about $585 a month.

How educated are people in Simonton, Texas?

About 30.0% 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 5.3% 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 34 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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