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Terlingua

Texas · 78 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 $39,073. Population has fallen 29% since 2019, a loss of 32 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $97,400. With a median age of 56.0, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 39% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 56.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 41%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
78
−29%since 2019
from 110 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Population density
7 / sq mi
−29%since 2019
from 10 / sq mi in 2019
US average: 280
Median age
56.0
−11%since 2019
from 62.7 in 2019
US average: 38.8
Population, 2010 – 2024
4682118154190201020202024Terlingua
2024178
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,073
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $41,250 in 2019
US average: $66,278
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$26,705
−23%since 2019
from $34,675 in 2019
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
8.0%
−30.3 ptssince 2019
from 38.3% in 2019
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+4.5 ptssince 2019
from 11.8% in 2019
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services55.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration55.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Information21.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$97,400
−41%inflation adjusted, since 2019
from $163,300 in 2019
US average: $265,253
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
73.5%
−26.5 ptssince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
26.5% rent
Afford Score
2.5
−37%since 2019
from 4.0 in 2019
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2019
White, non-Hispanic94.5%(104)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino5.5%(6)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score12.9%(14)
2020
White, non-Hispanic82.1%(64)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino11.5%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score27%(21)
Diversity Score
27
+110%since 2019
from 13 in 2019
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.9%
−28.0 ptssince 2019
from 40.9% in 2019
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 100.0% in 2019
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−5.5 ptssince 2019
from 5.5% in 2019
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
98.1%
+20.7 ptssince 2019
from 77.4% in 2019
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
11.1%
−2.8 ptssince 2019
from 14.0% in 2019
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
74.1%
+35.0 ptssince 2019
from 39.1% in 2019
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
12.5%
−33.4 ptssince 2019
from 45.9% in 2019
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
31.8%
+9.1 ptssince 2019
from 22.7% in 2019
Female
68.2%
−9.1 ptssince 2019
from 77.3% in 2019
Foreign born
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2019
from 0.0% in 2019
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
7.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2019
from 6.4% in 2019
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terlingua, Texas?

Terlingua, Texas has about 78 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Terlingua, Texas?

The typical household in Terlingua, Texas earns about $39,073 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 $97,400.

How educated are people in Terlingua, Texas?

About 12.9% 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 16.4% of people in Terlingua, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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