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Strawn

Texas · 540 residents · 0.779 sq mi
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Strawn has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $40,170. Population has fallen 27% since 2000, a loss of 199 residents. 11% 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 $58,600. The poverty rate of 22.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 37% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
540
−27%since 2000
from 739 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
693 / sq mi
−27%since 2000
from 949 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
41.1
+16%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4575466367258141990201020202024Strawn
2024525
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,170
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,618 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,646
+14%since 2000
from $13,707 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
11.7%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 18.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
22.7%
+7.8 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade22.4%
US avg: 10%
Information16.2%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.5%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction14.5%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade10.6%
US avg: 6.7%
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%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$58,600
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $26,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$447
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $280 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
71.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 72.9% in 2000
28.9% rent
Afford Score
1.5
+47%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(545)
Black0.3%(2)
Hispanic / Latino24.4%(180)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score47.1%(348)
2020
White, non-Hispanic62%(335)
Black0.4%(2)
Hispanic / Latino34.3%(185)
Asian0.2%(1)
Other1.7%(9)
Diversity Score60.4%(326)
Diversity Score
60
+28%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
75.4%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 69.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.5 min
+13%since 2000
from 16.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 74.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
−2.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.4% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
Unchangedsince 2011
from 6.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
53.4%
−8.8 ptssince 2011
from 62.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
13.2%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.2%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.7% in 2009
Female
45.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.3% in 2009
Foreign born
14.0%
+7.9 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.0%
−49.3 ptssince 2013
from 66.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Strawn, Texas?

Strawn, Texas has about 540 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Strawn, Texas?

The typical household in Strawn, Texas earns about $40,170 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Strawn, Texas expensive?

In Strawn, Texas, the median home is worth about $58,600, and the typical rent is about $447 a month.

How educated are people in Strawn, Texas?

About 11.3% of adults age 25 and over in Strawn, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Strawn, Texas?

About 22.7% of people in Strawn, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Strawn, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Strawn, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 180 residents, a change of about -25 percent over that period.

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