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South Point

Texas · 1,376 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 $19,957. Population has grown 23% since 2000. 1% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $40,000. At a median age of 27.0, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 60% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 27.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
1% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,376
+23%since 2000
from 1,118 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
979 / sq mi
+23%since 2000
from 795 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
27.0
+11%since 2000
from 24.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 2000 – 2024
5698721K1K2K2000201020202024South Point
20241K
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$19,957
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,688 in 2000
US average: $52,703
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$7,475
+25%since 2000
from $5,989 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
8.5%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
44.4%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.495
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical7.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Information6.4%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services4.2%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$40,000
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
2000 – 2024
Median gross rent
$746
+65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $357 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.5%
−53.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
16.5% rent
Vacancy rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.3%
−13.2 ptssince 2009
from 36.5% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+19%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
2000 – 2024
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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)
2010
White, non-Hispanic2.2%(30)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino97.5%(1,341)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score5.4%(74)
Diversity Score
5
+201%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
34.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+9%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.6%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% 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
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
0.0%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
2.6%
−57.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
40.9%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
59.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
23.0%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
0.0%
−42.7 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Point, Texas?

South Point, Texas has about 1,376 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Point, Texas earns about $19,957 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 $40,000, and the typical rent is about $746 a month.

How educated are people in South Point, Texas?

About 1.1% 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 44.4% of people in South Point, 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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