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Terrell Hills

Texas · 5,045 residents · 1.612 sq mi
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Terrell Hills is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $183,832. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 74% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, well above the national rate of 33%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $645,000. Poverty is rare here, at 2.9% of residents. Households here earn about 188% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 43.3
US median: 38.8
More educated
74% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 97%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,045
+1%since 2000
from 5,019 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,130 / sq mi
+1%since 2000
from 3,114 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
43.3
+4%since 2000
from 41.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Terrell Hills
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$183,832
+54%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $79,295 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$83,575
+85%since 2000
from $45,134 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
77.1%
+10.8 ptssince 2009
from 66.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
2.9%
−1.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade8.9%
US avg: 10%
Information5.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing2.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2.1%
US avg: 2%
Wholesale trade1.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$645,000
+97%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $218,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
88.8%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 89.0% in 2000
11.2% rent
Afford Score
3.5
+27%since 2000
from 2.8 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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%
Diversity Score27.4%(1,377)
2020
White, non-Hispanic76.1%(3,841)
Black0.8%(42)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(887)
Asian1.6%(81)
Other1.8%(89)
Diversity Score45.3%(2,286)
Diversity Score
45
+65%since 2000
from 27 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
73.8%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 67.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
98.3%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 96.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
29.1%
+2.5 ptssince 2000
from 26.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+128%since 2000
from 10.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
65.6%
−20.9 ptssince 2009
from 86.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.1%
+3.9 ptssince 2011
from 2.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
63.0%
+3.3 ptssince 2011
from 59.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
63.9%
−21.4 ptssince 2009
from 85.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Female
51.2%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Foreign born
3.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
10.4%
−81.2 ptssince 2013
from 91.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terrell Hills, Texas?

Terrell Hills, Texas has about 5,045 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Terrell Hills, Texas earns about $183,832 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 $645,000.

How educated are people in Terrell Hills, Texas?

About 73.8% 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 2.9% 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 453 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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