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Stowell

Texas · 1,756 residents · 10.049 sq mi
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Stowell has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $49,833. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $89,900.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 61%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,756
+12%since 2000
from 1,572 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
175 / sq mi
+12%since 2000
from 156 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.2
−3%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Stowell
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,833
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,981 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2020
Per capita income
$21,429
+39%since 2000
from $15,371 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
23.9%
+10.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
11.1%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.373
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade21.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade11.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing9.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Manufacturing8.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.6%
US avg: 2.4%
Construction1.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Finance & insurance1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$89,900
+61%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,000 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$490
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $450 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.9%
−45.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
15.8% rent
Vacancy rate
18.2%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
25.6%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+35%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2020
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic57.5%(904)
Black30.9%(486)
Hispanic / Latino10.4%(164)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score69.1%(1,086)
2010
White, non-Hispanic47%(825)
Black21.1%(371)
Hispanic / Latino30.9%(542)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score79%(1,388)
Diversity Score
79
+14%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
67.7%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
72.9%
−9.0 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
27.1%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 18.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% 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
12.0%
+6.2 ptssince 2009
from 5.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−24.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.8%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
44.2%
−10.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
6.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
10.8%
−40.0 ptssince 2009
from 50.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stowell, Texas?

Stowell, Texas has about 1,756 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stowell, Texas?

The typical household in Stowell, Texas earns about $49,833 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Stowell, Texas expensive?

In Stowell, Texas, the median home is worth about $89,900, and the typical rent is about $490 a month.

How educated are people in Stowell, Texas?

About 12.9% of adults age 25 and over in Stowell, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Stowell, Texas?

About 11.1% of people in Stowell, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Stowell, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Stowell, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 350 residents, a change of about 25 percent over that period.

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