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South Mountain

Texas · 384 residents · 1.613 sq mi
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South Mountain is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $60,000. Population has declined 7% since 2000. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $100,000. With a median age of 43.2, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 43.2
US median: 37.2
Average education
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
384
−7%since 2000
from 412 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
238 / sq mi
−7%since 2000
from 255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
43.2
+16%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1982703414124841990201020202024South Mountain
2024328
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$60,000
+52%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,358
+64%since 2000
from $14,863 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
26.9%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−6.7 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.303
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade18.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information8%
US avg: 11.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.7%
US avg: 2.4%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0.9%
US avg: 7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$100,000
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$425
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
37.3%
−48.3 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
20.0% rent
Vacancy rate
18.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
7.8%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 27.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.7
−13%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic84.5%(348)
Black1.9%(8)
Hispanic / Latino9.5%(39)
Asian3.4%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score33.2%(137)
2010
White, non-Hispanic88.3%(339)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino9.6%(37)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other1.9%(7)
Diversity Score27.5%(106)
Diversity Score
27
−17%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
24.5%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
91.8%
+16.7 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.5 min
+80%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
87.8%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
23.0%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 27.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.2%
−35.4 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
53.6%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.7%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
17.9%
−26.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Mountain, Texas?

South Mountain, Texas has about 384 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in South Mountain, Texas?

The typical household in South Mountain, Texas earns about $60,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Mountain, Texas expensive?

In South Mountain, Texas, the median home is worth about $100,000, and the typical rent is about $425 a month.

How educated are people in South Mountain, Texas?

About 24.5% of adults age 25 and over in South Mountain, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Mountain, Texas?

About 0.0% of people in South Mountain, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has South Mountain, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, South Mountain, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 72 residents, a change of about 23 percent over that period.

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