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Terlingua

Texas · 58 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 $25,000. Population has fallen 28% since 2011, a loss of 22 residents. 61% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2011, reaching $105,000. With a median age of 53.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 50% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 53.7
US median: 37.2
More educated
61% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 59%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

58
−28%vs 2011
vs 80 in 2011
2010 – 2024
5 / sq mi
−27%vs 2011
vs 7 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
53.7
+53%vs 2011
vs 35.0 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 20102024
4682118154190201020202024Terlingua
2024178
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$25,000
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $26,339 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
$27,041
+2%vs 2011
vs $26,449 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
−8.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 26.4% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
25.0%
+10.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 15.0% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
0.277
−17%vs 2011
vs 0.333 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information50%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

$105,000
+59%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $68,200 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
0.0%
−84.9 ptsvs 2011
vs 84.9% in 2011
40.0% rent
0.0%
−11.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 11.7% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
4.2
+62%vs 2011
vs 2.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic95%(76)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5%(4)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score11.9%(10)
2010
White, non-Hispanic87.9%(51)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.2%(3)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score13.1%(8)
13
+10%vs 2011
vs 12 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

60.7%
+2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 58.6% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 100.0% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
14.3%
+14.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

85.7%
−6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 92.3% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
14.3%
+6.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.7% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

0.0%
−44.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
0.0%
−44.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 44.2% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

25.0%
+8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.3% in 2011
75.0%
−8.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 83.8% in 2011
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
0.0%
−9.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.1% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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How many people live in Terlingua, Texas?

Terlingua, Texas has about 58 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Terlingua, Texas?

The typical household in Terlingua, Texas earns about $25,000 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 $105,000.

How educated are people in Terlingua, Texas?

About 60.7% 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 25.0% of people in Terlingua, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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