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South Point

Texas · 1,054 residents · 1.406 sq mi
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South Point has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,779. Population has declined 6% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $86,300. With a median age of 44.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,054
−6%since 2000
from 1,118 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
750 / sq mi
−6%since 2000
from 795 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.3
+82%since 2000
from 24.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
5698721K1K2K2000201020202024South Point
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,779
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,688 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,799
+231%since 2000
from $5,989 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
32.5%
+29.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.7%
−26.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.364
−27%since 2010
from 0.495 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance15%
US avg: 5.9%
Wholesale trade10.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services9.6%
US avg: 0.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Information3%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services1.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$86,300
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
100.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
0.0% rent
Vacancy rate
4.9%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
17.0%
−19.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Afford Score
1.7
+3%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Gentrification Score
84
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino99.3%(1,110)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score1.8%(20)
2024
White, non-Hispanic3.4%(36)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino94.3%(994)
Asian2.3%(24)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.6%(144)
Diversity Score
14
+667%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.0%
+9.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
60.0%
+26.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.7%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+25%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
64.7%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
13.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
14.4%
+14.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.6%
−22.5 ptssince 2011
from 27.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
51.6%
+14.7 ptssince 2011
from 36.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
12.5%
−4.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.3%
−33.0 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
49.1%
−4.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
31.0%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
16.8%
−7.1 ptssince 2012
from 23.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
33.6%
−24.3 ptssince 2013
from 57.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
74.8%
+47.2 ptssince 2017
from 27.6% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
11.3%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 7.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
86.5%
−6.1 ptssince 2016
from 92.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Point, Texas?

South Point, Texas has about 1,054 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Point, Texas earns about $49,779 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is South Point, Texas expensive?

In South Point, Texas, the median home is worth about $86,300.

How educated are people in South Point, Texas?

About 11.0% of adults age 25 and over in South Point, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in South Point, Texas?

About 13.7% of people in South Point, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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