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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Talco

Texas · 570 residents · 0.766 sq mi
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Talco has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $17,500. Population has declined 6% since 1990. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $21,600. The poverty rate of 38.3% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 56% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 35.2
Less educated
6% 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

570
−6%since 1990
from 607 in 1990
1990 – 2025
744 / sq mi
−6%since 1990
from 792 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
33.5
−12%since 1990
from 37.9 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
3364675987298601990201020202024Talco
2024394
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$17,500
−31%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $19,125 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$8,243
−12%since 1990
from $9,415 in 1990
US average: $21,522
38.3%
+10.4 ptssince 1990
from 27.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$21,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $16,900 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$350
+4%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $256 in 1990
US average: $602
76.4%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 77.4% in 1990
23.6% rent
1.2
+40%since 1990
from 0.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic85%(516)
Black11.4%(69)
Hispanic / Latino4.1%(25)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score39.8%(242)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(420)
Black12.8%(73)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(75)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score52.4%(299)
52
+32%since 1990
from 40 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

6.3%
−2.3 ptssince 1990
from 8.6% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
57.9%
+8.8 ptssince 1990
from 49.1% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.3%
−0.7 ptssince 1990
from 4.0% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

18.0 min
−14%since 1990
from 20.8 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Talco, Texas?

Talco, Texas has about 570 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Talco, Texas?

The typical household in Talco, Texas earns about $17,500 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Talco, Texas expensive?

In Talco, Texas, the median home is worth about $21,600, and the typical rent is about $350 a month.

How educated are people in Talco, Texas?

About 6.3% of adults age 25 and over in Talco, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Talco, Texas?

About 38.3% of people in Talco, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Talco, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Talco, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 37 residents, a change of about -6 percent over that period.

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

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