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Terrell Hills

Texas · 5,215 residents (2025 est.) · 1.612 sq mi
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#140Most educatedof 6,82677.4%#227Highest median household incomeof 6,818$186,400
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Terrell Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $186,400. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 77% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $838,400. It ranks in the top 1% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 138% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.7
US median: 38.9
More educated
77% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 111%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,070
+1%since 2000
from 5,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,145 / sq mi
−2%since 2009
from 3,201 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
42.7
+3%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:5,215 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Terrell Hills
20245K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 54.7%(236)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.9%(352)
US avg: 6%
10 to 1410.3%(521)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 198.4%(424)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 242.8%(140)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 347.7%(389)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4414.3%(725)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5415.3%(778)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6412.4%(627)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 749%(458)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 846.5%(328)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.8%(92)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$186,400
+29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,295 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$107,340
+138%since 2000
from $45,134 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
73.7%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
6.9%
+2.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.519
−5%since 2010
from 0.546 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services20.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration10.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Retail trade2.9%
US avg: 9.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Finance & insurance0.8%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.3%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$838,400
+111%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,078
+7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $555 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.3%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
18.7% rent
Vacancy rate
5.9%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.3% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
15.3%
−12.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.9% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
75.1%
+59.1 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
4.5
+48%since 2009
from 3.0 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
48
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic86.8%(4,355)
Black0.5%(23)
Hispanic / Latino11.7%(586)
Asian0.2%(10)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic70.9%(3,594)
Black0.2%(8)
Hispanic / Latino22.5%(1,143)
Asian5.4%(276)
Other1%(49)
Diversity Score
55
+86%since 2009
from 30 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican21.3%(1,080)
Colombian0.4%(18)
Spaniard0.2%(12)
Venezuelan0.1%(7)
Asian origin
Pakistani0.6%(28)
Korean0.3%(16)
Chinese0.3%(14)
Ancestry
English27%(1,371)
German22.3%(1,131)
Irish10.1%(511)
Italian4.6%(235)
Swedish3.5%(176)
American3.4%(172)
Polish2.5%(128)
Scottish2.3%(115)
French1.8%(93)
Scotch-Irish1.7%(88)
Norwegian1.4%(70)
Dutch1.2%(61)
+ 7 more ancestry groups with data
Russian0.9%(47)
Belgian0.8%(42)
Austrian0.8%(41)
British0.7%(37)
Czech0.5%(23)
Slovene0.3%(13)
RANKED:Largest English population · Largest German population · Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest Italian population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
77.4%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
96.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
37.0%
+10.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.2 min
+119%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
71.8%
−14.7 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
1.5%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
18.8%
+12.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.2%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.5%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.3%
+2.1 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
64.4%
+4.6 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
65.6%
−19.7 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
52.0%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
48.0%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
9.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.1%
−41.9 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.5%
+5.4 ptssince 2012
from 5.1% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.3%
−83.3 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2017
from 96.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
75.4%
−12.2 ptssince 2016
from 87.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
17.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2016
from 11.0% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married31.2%(651)
Married59.6%(1,242)
Widowed1.5%(32)
Divorced7.6%(159)
Women 15+
Never married19.8%(371)
Married66.8%(1,254)
Widowed2.6%(48)
Divorced10.9%(204)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terrell Hills, Texas?

Terrell Hills, Texas has about 5,070 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Terrell Hills, Texas?

The typical household in Terrell Hills, Texas earns about $186,400 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Terrell Hills, Texas expensive?

In Terrell Hills, Texas, the median home is worth about $838,400, and the typical rent is about $1,078 a month.

How educated are people in Terrell Hills, Texas?

About 77.4% of adults age 25 and over in Terrell Hills, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Terrell Hills, Texas?

About 6.9% of people in Terrell Hills, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Terrell Hills, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Terrell Hills, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 478 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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