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Terrell

Texas · 15,816 residents · 27.903 sq mi
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Terrell has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $37,752. Population has grown 16% since 2000. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $93,400. The poverty rate of 22.3% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
15,816
+16%since 2000
from 13,606 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
567 / sq mi
+16%since 2000
from 488 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.5
+2%since 2000
from 32.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$37,752
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $33,036 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,671
+2%since 2000
from $16,405 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
22.3%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 19.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade16.8%
US avg: 10.9%
Information13.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade7.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services5%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing4.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance4.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3.8%
US avg: 4.2%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$93,400
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,100 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$808
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $558 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
33.8%
−24.3 ptssince 2000
from 58.1% in 2000
47.9% rent
Vacancy rate
10.2%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
29.2%
−7.5 ptssince 2009
from 36.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.8%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 56.3% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.5
+28%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic48.4%(6,591)
Black32.1%(4,367)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(2,390)
Asian0.6%(76)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.7%(10,568)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44.9%(7,104)
Black27.2%(4,306)
Hispanic / Latino25.6%(4,047)
Asian0.5%(82)
Other1.2%(183)
Diversity Score81.8%(12,938)
Diversity Score
82
+5%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 12.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
72.8%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 66.7% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+27%since 2000
from 17.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.9%
+5.0 ptssince 2009
from 70.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 6.6% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.8%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.2% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
10.1%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.7%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.5% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
23.1%
−32.2 ptssince 2009
from 55.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 49.4% in 2009
Female
50.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 50.6% in 2009
Foreign born
16.9%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.5%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Terrell, Texas?

Terrell, Texas has about 15,816 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Terrell, Texas?

The typical household in Terrell, Texas earns about $37,752 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Terrell, Texas expensive?

In Terrell, Texas, the median home is worth about $93,400, and the typical rent is about $808 a month.

How educated are people in Terrell, Texas?

About 10.8% of adults age 25 and over in Terrell, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Terrell, Texas?

About 22.3% of people in Terrell, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Terrell, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Terrell, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,326 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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