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South Mountain

Texas · 411 residents · 1.613 sq mi
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South Mountain has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,125. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $109,900. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% 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
411
Unchangedsince 2000
from 412 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
255 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 255 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
+24%since 2000
from 37.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1982703414124841990201020202024South Mountain
2024328
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,125
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,250 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,143
+76%since 2000
from $14,863 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
35.9%
+15.0 ptssince 2009
from 21.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.1%
+4.4 ptssince 2000
from 6.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade12.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing6%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Information5.5%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade4.9%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.9%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 2%
Transportation & warehousing0.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Public administration0.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$109,900
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $59,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$708
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $385 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.0%
−1.6 ptssince 2000
from 85.6% in 2000
16.0% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+4%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic79.8%(328)
Black0.2%(1)
Hispanic / Latino17%(70)
Asian0.5%(2)
Other1.4%(6)
Diversity Score39.9%(164)
Diversity Score
40
+20%since 2000
from 33 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.6%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
85.5%
+10.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.9%
+2.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.3 min
+117%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 82.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.2%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
49.9%
−3.4 ptssince 2011
from 53.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
31.3%
−33.3 ptssince 2009
from 64.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 44.3% in 2009
Female
52.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 55.7% in 2009
Foreign born
10.2%
+9.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.3%
−71.0 ptssince 2013
from 83.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Mountain, Texas?

South Mountain, Texas has about 411 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Mountain, Texas earns about $55,125 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 $109,900, and the typical rent is about $708 a month.

How educated are people in South Mountain, Texas?

About 21.6% 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 11.1% 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 99 residents, a change of about 32 percent over that period.

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