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Spur

Texas · 825 residents (2025 est.) · 1.603 sq mi
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Spur has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,000. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 309 residents. 14% 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 $53,500. With a median age of 44.7, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 49% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 44.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
779
−28%since 2000
from 1,088 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
486 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 679 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
44.7
+1%since 2000
from 44.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:825 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
6688781K1K2K1990201020202024Spur
2024779
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,000
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,286 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,728
+90%since 2000
from $14,601 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.7%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.1% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
21.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 19.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.466
−7%since 2010
from 0.500 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Finance & insurance14.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Arts, entertainment, food12.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.7%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.7%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Wholesale trade8%
US avg: 6.9%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration4.2%
US avg: 4.8%
Retail trade2.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$53,500
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,900 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$715
+30%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $302 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
75.7%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.4% in 2000
24.3% rent
Vacancy rate
37.1%
+6.1 ptssince 2009
from 31.0% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
22.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 21.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 33.6% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.3
+63%since 2000
from 0.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic64.3%(700)
Black3.1%(34)
Hispanic / Latino31.3%(340)
Asian0.2%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score59.5%(647)
2024
White, non-Hispanic50.2%(391)
Black2.2%(17)
Hispanic / Latino46.3%(361)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(10)
Diversity Score66.6%(519)
Diversity Score
67
+12%since 2000
from 59 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.3%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.6% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
83.6%
+16.9 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+22%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
77.7%
−8.3 ptssince 2009
from 86.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
15.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 13.3% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.9%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% 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
12.9%
+7.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
19.5%
+12.7 ptssince 2011
from 6.8% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
53.9%
+18.4 ptssince 2011
from 35.5% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
25.6%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 27.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
32.9%
−24.2 ptssince 2009
from 57.0% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.1%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.0% in 2009
Female
48.9%
−5.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.0% in 2009
Foreign born
5.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.2%
−41.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.9% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
22.6%
+3.8 ptssince 2012
from 18.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
11.7%
−63.2 ptssince 2013
from 74.9% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
80.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2017
from 68.5% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.9%
−4.4 ptssince 2016
from 77.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
26.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2016
from 22.3% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spur, Texas?

Spur, Texas has about 779 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spur, Texas?

The typical household in Spur, Texas earns about $40,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spur, Texas expensive?

In Spur, Texas, the median home is worth about $53,500, and the typical rent is about $715 a month.

How educated are people in Spur, Texas?

About 14.3% of adults age 25 and over in Spur, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spur, Texas?

About 21.5% of people in Spur, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spur, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Spur, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 500 residents, a change of about -39 percent over that period.

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