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Smyer

Texas · 474 residents · 0.797 sq mi
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Smyer has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,115. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $39,500. The poverty rate of 30.4% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 66% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 35.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
474
−1%since 2000
from 480 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
595 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 602 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.2
−4%since 2000
from 36.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
2523684846007161990201020202024Smyer
2024291
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,115
−56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,667 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,350
+5%since 2000
from $11,784 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.3%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.4%
+13.0 ptssince 2000
from 17.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.461
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20.4%
US avg: 7.2%
Information17.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Transportation & warehousing7.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$39,500
−30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
−1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $467 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.9%
−41.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.2% in 2000
31.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
−7.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
41.1%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 38.9% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.8%
+20.5 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.3
+60%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(323)
Black2.1%(10)
Hispanic / Latino29.2%(140)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score55.7%(267)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.4%(277)
Black2.3%(11)
Hispanic / Latino38%(180)
Asian0%(0)
Other3.1%(15)
Diversity Score66.3%(314)
Diversity Score
66
+19%since 2000
from 56 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 11.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.8%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.4 min
+45%since 2000
from 17.6 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
91.5%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.5%
−7.4 ptssince 2009
from 15.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 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
1.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.3%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.1%
−20.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.5%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
Female
56.5%
+1.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.6% in 2009
Foreign born
4.2%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.2%
−48.6 ptssince 2009
from 51.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Smyer, Texas?

Smyer, Texas has about 474 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Smyer, Texas?

The typical household in Smyer, Texas earns about $17,115 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Smyer, Texas expensive?

In Smyer, Texas, the median home is worth about $39,500, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Smyer, Texas?

About 11.6% of adults age 25 and over in Smyer, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Smyer, Texas?

About 30.4% of people in Smyer, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Smyer, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Smyer, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 31 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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