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CITY · 2020 ACS

South Point

Texas · 1,014 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 $38,786. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $122,100. At a median age of 34.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 123%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,014
−9%since 2000
from 1,118 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Median age
34.7
+42%since 2000
from 24.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
5698721K1K2K2000201020202024South Point
20241K
2000201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 55.9%(60)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.5%(66)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 148.4%(85)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 199.3%(94)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.5%(76)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3413.1%(133)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4410.6%(107)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5413.2%(134)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 6413.9%(141)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 746.3%(64)
US avg: 10%
75 to 844.6%(47)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.7%(7)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,786
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,688 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$10,244
+71%since 2000
from $5,989 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.1%
+12.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
17.7%
−22.5 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information30.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade5%
US avg: 10%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$122,100
+123%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
2000 – 2024
Owner-occupied
93.8%
+9.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.8% in 2000
6.2% rent
Afford Score
3.1
+59%since 2009
from 2.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic0.7%(8)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino99.3%(1,110)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic3.2%(32)
Black0.3%(3)
Hispanic / Latino96%(973)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)

No data for the years selected.

Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican100%(1,197)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
4.6%
+3.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.6% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
69.9%
+36.7 ptssince 2000
from 33.3% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.3 min
+29%since 2000
from 21.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
95.0%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 72.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
6.3%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−27.1 ptssince 2011
from 27.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
52.3%
+15.4 ptssince 2011
from 36.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
7.7%
−52.6 ptssince 2009
from 60.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.9% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 53.1% in 2009
Foreign born
24.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
45.4%
−12.5 ptssince 2013
from 57.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married39.7%(184)
Married58.4%(271)
Widowed0%(0)
Divorced1.9%(9)
Women 15+
Never married29%(124)
Married58.3%(249)
Widowed2.1%(9)
Divorced10.5%(45)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in South Point, Texas?

South Point, Texas has about 1,014 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in South Point, Texas earns about $38,786 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 $122,100.

How educated are people in South Point, Texas?

About 4.6% 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 17.7% 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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