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Terlingua

Texas · 178 residents · 11.019 sq mi
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Terlingua has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,094. Population has grown 29% since 2023. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $109,700. Poverty is rare here, at 1.7% of residents. Households here earn about 41% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 5%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

178
+29%since 2023
from 138 in 2023
2010 – 2024
16 / sq mi
+29%since 2023
from 13 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
41.1
−33%since 2023
from 61.1 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 20102024
4682118154190201020202024Terlingua
2024178
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$46,094
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $45,969 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
$20,703
−20%since 2023
from $25,725 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
1.7%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 1.4% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
0.180
+6%since 2023
from 0.171 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services58%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration58%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical5.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

$109,700
−5%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $112,500 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
89.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
10.1% rent
23.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
3.8%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.5% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
2.4
−3%since 2023
from 2.4 in 2023
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic97.1%(134)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0%(0)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.9%(4)
Diversity Score7%(10)
2024
White, non-Hispanic96.1%(171)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.2%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.7%(3)
Diversity Score9.5%(17)
10
+36%since 2023
from 7 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

16.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2023
from 12.0% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
90.9%
−9.1 ptssince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

72.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2023
from 75.0% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
10.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
69.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2023
from 72.8% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
17.4%
−3.5 ptssince 2023
from 20.9% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
10.1%
+7.2 ptssince 2023
from 3.0% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

48.9%
+9.0 ptssince 2023
from 39.9% in 2023
51.1%
−9.0 ptssince 2023
from 60.1% in 2023
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
6.7%
−2.7 ptssince 2023
from 9.4% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
24.2%
+11.9 ptssince 2023
from 12.3% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
89.9%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 89.9% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 100.0% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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How many people live in Terlingua, Texas?

Terlingua, Texas has about 178 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Terlingua, Texas?

The typical household in Terlingua, Texas earns about $46,094 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Terlingua, Texas expensive?

In Terlingua, Texas, the median home is worth about $109,700.

How educated are people in Terlingua, Texas?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Terlingua, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Terlingua, Texas?

About 1.7% of people in Terlingua, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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