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Skellytown

Texas · 473 residents · 0.531 sq mi
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Skellytown has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,906. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 137 residents. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $43,100. With a median age of 48.6, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 48.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 29%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
473
−22%since 2000
from 610 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
891 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 1,149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
48.6
+17%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3424325236147041990201020202024Skellytown
2024457
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,906
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,771 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,934
+32%since 2000
from $15,087 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.8%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
16.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance27.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Retail trade18.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Professional, scientific, technical18.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing12.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing12.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services8.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food2.5%
US avg: 2.4%
Information1.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$43,100
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$550
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.2%
−63.8 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
11.9% rent
Vacancy rate
20.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
3.1%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
39.1%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 65.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.1
+34%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.1%(431)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino5.1%(24)
Asian1.1%(5)
Other3.4%(16)
Diversity Score22.9%(108)
Diversity Score
23
+79%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+7.6 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
81.1%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.3 min
+31%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.3%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.1%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% 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
7.4%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.9%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.7%
−21.6 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
Female
48.2%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.6%
−34.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skellytown, Texas?

Skellytown, Texas has about 473 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Skellytown, Texas?

The typical household in Skellytown, Texas earns about $38,906 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 $43,100, and the typical rent is about $550 a month.

How educated are people in Skellytown, Texas?

About 14.2% 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 16.9% 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 201 residents, a change of about -30 percent over that period.

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