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Skellytown

Texas · 394 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 $46,667. Population has fallen 35% since 2000, a loss of 216 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $34,200. With a median age of 46.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

394
−35%since 2000
from 610 in 2000
1990 – 2025
742 / sq mi
−35%since 2000
from 1,149 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
46.7
+12%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 19902024
3424325236147041990201020202024Skellytown
2024457
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,667
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,771 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
$27,056
+79%since 2000
from $15,087 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
21.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
11.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing19%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing15.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Information14.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Construction4%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services4%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$34,200
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
85.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
14.6% rent
0.7
−11%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(348)
Black0.3%(1)
Hispanic / Latino5.8%(23)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score15.1%(60)
15
+18%since 2000
from 13 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

11.5%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.6%
+16.2 ptssince 2000
from 75.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
0.6%
−1.7 ptssince 2000
from 2.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.9 min
+74%since 2000
from 15.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
83.3%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 87.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
0.0%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 1.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
35.7%
−5.6 ptssince 2011
from 41.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
23.0%
−25.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

45.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
54.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 48.4% in 2009
4.4%
+4.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
5.4%
−74.3 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skellytown, Texas?

Skellytown, Texas has about 394 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Skellytown, Texas?

The typical household in Skellytown, Texas earns about $46,667 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 $34,200.

How educated are people in Skellytown, Texas?

About 11.5% 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 11.3% 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 280 residents, a change of about -42 percent over that period.

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

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