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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Stephenville

Texas · 14,921 residents · 11.874 sq mi
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Stephenville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,489. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $66,100. At a median age of 27.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 31% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 27.7
US median: 35.2
More educated
29% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

14,921
+9%since 1990
from 13,635 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,257 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,148 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
27.7
−1%since 1990
from 28.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
13K15K18K20K22K1990201020202024Stephenville
202422K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,489
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $18,346 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$15,108
+40%since 1990
from $10,802 in 1990
US average: $21,522
17.1%
−5.0 ptssince 1990
from 22.1% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$66,100
+1%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $49,600 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$457
+5%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $331 in 1990
US average: $602
52.0%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 53.0% in 1990
48.0% rent
2.4
−11%since 1990
from 2.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic92.9%(12,670)
Black1.1%(145)
Hispanic / Latino7.4%(1,014)
Asian0.9%(120)
Diversity Score30.6%(4,171)
2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(12,686)
Black1.5%(217)
Hispanic / Latino11.6%(1,725)
Asian0.6%(96)
Diversity Score30.5%(4,545)
30
Unchangedsince 1990
from 31 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

29.1%
+1.5 ptssince 1990
from 27.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
78.0%
+1.7 ptssince 1990
from 76.3% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
11.6%
+1.3 ptssince 1990
from 10.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

13.5 min
Unchangedsince 1990
from 13.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stephenville, Texas?

Stephenville, Texas has about 14,921 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Stephenville, Texas?

The typical household in Stephenville, Texas earns about $27,489 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stephenville, Texas expensive?

In Stephenville, Texas, the median home is worth about $66,100, and the typical rent is about $457 a month.

How educated are people in Stephenville, Texas?

About 29.1% of adults age 25 and over in Stephenville, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stephenville, Texas?

About 17.1% of people in Stephenville, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stephenville, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Stephenville, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,286 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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