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Skidmore

Texas · 863 residents · 10.548 sq mi
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Skidmore has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,563. Population has declined 15% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $48,300. Households here earn about 46% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
863
−15%since 2000
from 1,013 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
82 / sq mi
−15%since 2000
from 96 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.0
+19%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
7489151K1K1K2000201020202024Skidmore
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,563
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,940 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,580
+189%since 2000
from $8,864 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
32.4%
+21.8 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.3%
−20.3 ptssince 2000
from 31.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information8.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5.5%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance1.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical1.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade1.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$48,300
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$865
+101%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $287 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
79.7%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.7% in 2000
20.3% rent
Afford Score
1.4
−3%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic39.8%(403)
Black2.8%(28)
Hispanic / Latino56.4%(571)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.1%(649)
2020
White, non-Hispanic33.6%(290)
Black0.8%(7)
Hispanic / Latino62.2%(537)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score58.2%(502)
Diversity Score
58
−9%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.7%
+17.0 ptssince 2000
from 65.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.9 min
+8%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.0%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 84.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−5.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 56.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
26.6%
−26.6 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.3%
−6.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Female
51.7%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Foreign born
0.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 1.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
33.6%
−44.6 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Skidmore, Texas?

Skidmore, Texas has about 863 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Skidmore, Texas?

The typical household in Skidmore, Texas earns about $34,563 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Skidmore, Texas expensive?

In Skidmore, Texas, the median home is worth about $48,300, and the typical rent is about $865 a month.

How educated are people in Skidmore, Texas?

About 6.7% of adults age 25 and over in Skidmore, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Skidmore, Texas?

About 11.3% of people in Skidmore, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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