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Talco

Texas · 516 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 $37,014. Population has declined 9% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $28,900. Households here earn about 25% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
516
−9%since 2000
from 570 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
674 / sq mi
−9%since 2000
from 744 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.7
+7%since 2000
from 33.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
3364675987298601990201020202024Talco
2024394
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,014
+67%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,472
+76%since 2000
from $8,243 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 13.0% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−21.2 ptssince 2000
from 38.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.390
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade12.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.3%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction4.3%
US avg: 1.4%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.1%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.1%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$28,900
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $21,600 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$643
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $350 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
23.1%
−53.2 ptssince 2000
from 76.4% in 2000
32.2% rent
Vacancy rate
28.4%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 30.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.8%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
36.5%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 26.5% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.8
−37%since 2000
from 1.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(420)
Black12.8%(73)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(75)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score52.4%(299)
2010
White, non-Hispanic63.4%(327)
Black13.2%(68)
Hispanic / Latino19.4%(100)
Asian0.8%(4)
Other0.5%(2)
Diversity Score64.6%(333)
Diversity Score
65
+23%since 2000
from 52 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
11.2%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
71.7%
+13.8 ptssince 2000
from 57.9% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.1%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.9 min
+44%since 2000
from 18.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
85.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
12.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.1% 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
1.5%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% 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
1.4%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 5.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
3.2%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.6% in 2009
Female
48.5%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.4% in 2009
Foreign born
18.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 19.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
7.5%
−44.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Talco, Texas?

Talco, Texas has about 516 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Talco, Texas?

The typical household in Talco, Texas earns about $37,014 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 $28,900, and the typical rent is about $643 a month.

How educated are people in Talco, Texas?

About 11.2% 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 17.1% 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 91 residents, a change of about -15 percent over that period.

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