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Stowell

Texas · 1,743 residents · 10.049 sq mi
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Stowell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,500. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $117,800. The poverty rate of 41.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 73% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 78%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,743
+11%since 2000
from 1,572 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
173 / sq mi
+11%since 2000
from 156 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.1
+5%since 2000
from 34.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K1K2K2K2K1990201020202024Stowell
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$17,500
−65%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,981 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2020
Per capita income
$14,516
−6%since 2000
from $15,371 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
19.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.5% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
41.7%
+22.9 ptssince 2000
from 18.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Wholesale trade30.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services8.9%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration8.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.2%
US avg: 1.2%
Information2.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.9%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$117,800
+78%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
82.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 82.1% in 2000
17.8% rent
Afford Score
6.7
+405%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2020
Gentrification Score
36
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic45.3%(789)
Black17.2%(300)
Hispanic / Latino33.4%(583)
Asian0.2%(3)
Other2.4%(42)
Diversity Score80.3%(1,400)
Diversity Score
80
+16%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.3%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
78.8%
+11.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
10.4%
+7.9 ptssince 2000
from 2.5% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
32.4 min
+87%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
72.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
9.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
13.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
+11.0 ptssince 2011
from 54.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
40.8%
−10.8 ptssince 2009
from 51.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
58.9%
+13.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.1% in 2009
Female
41.1%
−13.8 ptssince 2009
from 54.9% in 2009
Foreign born
19.7%
+13.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
35.5%
−48.2 ptssince 2013
from 83.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Stowell, Texas?

Stowell, Texas has about 1,743 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Stowell, Texas?

The typical household in Stowell, Texas earns about $17,500 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 $117,800.

How educated are people in Stowell, Texas?

About 19.3% 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 41.7% 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 337 residents, a change of about 24 percent over that period.

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