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Southmayd

Texas · 978 residents · 2.819 sq mi
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Southmayd has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $62,262. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 5% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,800. The poverty rate of 22.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.5
US median: 38.8
Less educated
5% 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
978
−1%since 2000
from 992 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
347 / sq mi
−1%since 2000
from 352 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.5
+20%since 2000
from 32.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5608221K1K2K1990201020202024Southmayd
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$62,262
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,565 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,154
+56%since 2000
from $16,097 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.0%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 34.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.8%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade23.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade16.9%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing8.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration4.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information1.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,800
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,036
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $567 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
84.4%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 87.8% in 2000
15.6% rent
Afford Score
1.2
+19%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic89.8%(891)
Black1.6%(16)
Hispanic / Latino2.7%(27)
Asian0.3%(3)
Other0%
Diversity Score11.8%(117)
2020
White, non-Hispanic74.3%(727)
Black1.2%(12)
Hispanic / Latino17.9%(175)
Asian1.1%(11)
Other2.6%(25)
Diversity Score47.5%(464)
Diversity Score
47
+301%since 2000
from 12 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.3%
−3.8 ptssince 2000
from 9.1% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
74.6%
−8.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.4 min
+47%since 2000
from 19.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.7%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 69.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
2.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2011
from 7.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
51.8%
−16.6 ptssince 2011
from 68.4% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
17.3%
−37.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.6%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.6% in 2009
Female
47.4%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.4%
−55.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Southmayd, Texas?

Southmayd, Texas has about 978 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Southmayd, Texas?

The typical household in Southmayd, Texas earns about $62,262 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Southmayd, Texas expensive?

In Southmayd, Texas, the median home is worth about $73,800, and the typical rent is about $1,036 a month.

How educated are people in Southmayd, Texas?

About 5.3% of adults age 25 and over in Southmayd, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Southmayd, Texas?

About 22.8% of people in Southmayd, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Southmayd, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Southmayd, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 331 residents, a change of about 51 percent over that period.

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