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Taft Southwest

Texas · 1,296 residents · 0.517 sq mi
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Taft Southwest has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,607. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 425 residents. 2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $42,400. The poverty rate of 25.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 58% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
2% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 13%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,296
−25%since 2000
from 1,721 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,507 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 3,329 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.6
+34%since 2000
from 30.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
8791K1K2K2K1990201020202024Taft Southwest
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,607
−20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,179 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$8,888
+1%since 2000
from $8,813 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−16.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
25.8%
−8.5 ptssince 2000
from 34.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance16.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services13.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Retail trade4.6%
US avg: 10%
Information3.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Professional, scientific, technical2.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
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
$42,400
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 82.4% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
1.6
+9%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic2.7%(46)
Black0.1%(1)
Hispanic / Latino97.1%(1,671)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score6.7%(115)
2020
White, non-Hispanic4.3%(56)
Black0.5%(6)
Hispanic / Latino94.4%(1,223)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.7%(152)
Diversity Score
12
+76%since 2000
from 7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
1.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2000
from 1.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
53.6%
+11.8 ptssince 2000
from 41.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.2 min
+65%since 2000
from 14.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
66.7%
−6.9 ptssince 2009
from 73.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
38.4%
+25.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.9%
−11.3 ptssince 2011
from 17.2% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
25.2%
−38.6 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
20.8%
−28.6 ptssince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 54.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
22.7%
−49.6 ptssince 2013
from 72.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Taft Southwest, Texas?

Taft Southwest, Texas has about 1,296 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Taft Southwest, Texas?

The typical household in Taft Southwest, Texas earns about $26,607 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Taft Southwest, Texas expensive?

In Taft Southwest, Texas, the median home is worth about $42,400.

How educated are people in Taft Southwest, Texas?

About 1.8% of adults age 25 and over in Taft Southwest, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Taft Southwest, Texas?

About 25.8% of people in Taft Southwest, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Taft Southwest, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Taft Southwest, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 691 residents, a change of about -35 percent over that period.

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

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