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Skellytown

Texas · 383 residents (2025 est.) · 0.531 sq mi
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Skellytown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $55,625. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 153 residents. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $38,700. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 19%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
457
−25%since 2000
from 610 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
861 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 1,149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+14%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:383 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
3424325236147041990201020202024Skellytown
2024457
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,625
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,771 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,821
+98%since 2000
from $15,087 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
40.1%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
24.7%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.529
+42%since 2010
from 0.373 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance18%
US avg: 5.9%
Information13.7%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade12.4%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services11.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Retail trade6.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing5.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.5%
US avg: 2.2%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$38,700
−19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$850
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
34.6%
+12.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.4%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
31.3%
−34.3 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
0.7
−16%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
24
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic92%(561)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino4.8%(29)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score12.8%(78)
2024
White, non-Hispanic77.5%(354)
Black1.3%(6)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(53)
Asian1.8%(8)
Other7.9%(36)
Diversity Score47.5%(217)
Diversity Score
47
+270%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.8%
+9.2 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+66%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.4%
−5.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
12.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
2.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.7%
+3.7 ptssince 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
1.2%
−4.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
+3.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.7%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 41.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.5%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
23.6%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.6%
−14.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
62.4%
+14.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.8%
−46.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
23.2%
+9.0 ptssince 2012
from 14.2% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
10.9%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
81.4%
+19.7 ptssince 2017
from 61.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.0%
−5.9 ptssince 2016
from 94.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
9.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2016
from 4.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skellytown, Texas?

Skellytown, Texas has about 457 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Skellytown, Texas?

The typical household in Skellytown, Texas earns about $55,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Skellytown, Texas expensive?

In Skellytown, Texas, the median home is worth about $38,700, and the typical rent is about $850 a month.

How educated are people in Skellytown, Texas?

About 15.8% of adults age 25 and over in Skellytown, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Skellytown, Texas?

About 24.7% of people in Skellytown, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Skellytown, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Skellytown, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 217 residents, a change of about -32 percent over that period.

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