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Texarkana

Texas · 36,411 residents · 31.41 sq mi
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Texarkana has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $39,319. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $95,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.0
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% 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
36,411
+5%since 2000
from 34,782 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,159 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 1,107 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.0
+1%since 2000
from 35.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
31K33K35K36K38K1990201020202024Texarkana
202436K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$39,319
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $29,727 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,007
+29%since 2000
from $17,815 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
21.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
18.2%
−5.7 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.509
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0.9%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$652
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $470 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.0%
−28.8 ptssince 2000
from 58.7% in 2000
48.8% rent
Vacancy rate
12.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
40.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+12%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic58.1%(20,220)
Black36.8%(12,816)
Hispanic / Latino2.9%(1,012)
Asian0.7%(246)
Other0%
Diversity Score64%(22,251)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.1%(19,345)
Black36.9%(13,438)
Hispanic / Latino6.4%(2,336)
Asian1.3%(484)
Other5.4%(1,959)
Diversity Score75%(27,309)
Diversity Score
75
+17%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
22.4%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 20.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.4%
+1.6 ptssince 2000
from 7.8% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
14.9 min
+41%since 2000
from 10.5 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.4%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
11.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.5%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.5%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.9%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.9% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
11.6%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
14.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 13.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
34.2%
−28.9 ptssince 2009
from 63.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
51.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
2.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
11.3%
−36.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Texarkana, Texas?

Texarkana, Texas has about 36,411 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Texarkana, Texas?

The typical household in Texarkana, Texas earns about $39,319 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Texarkana, Texas expensive?

In Texarkana, Texas, the median home is worth about $95,600, and the typical rent is about $652 a month.

How educated are people in Texarkana, Texas?

About 22.4% of adults age 25 and over in Texarkana, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Texarkana, Texas?

About 18.2% of people in Texarkana, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Texarkana, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Texarkana, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,755 residents, a change of about 15 percent over that period.

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

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