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Texas City

Texas · 59,733 residents (2025 est.) · 66.265 sq mi
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Texas City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $68,776. Population has grown 33% since 2000. 20% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $217,300.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
20% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 90%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
55,364
+33%since 2000
from 41,521 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
835 / sq mi
+25%since 2009
from 667 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
36.6
+3%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:59,733 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
39K44K48K52K57K1990201020202024Texas City
202455K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.2%(3,415)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 94.7%(2,602)
US avg: 6%
10 to 147.5%(4,163)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 196.8%(3,750)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 247.6%(4,189)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3415.3%(8,482)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4412.7%(7,008)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5411.7%(6,500)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 6411.5%(6,354)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 7410.3%(5,720)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 843.9%(2,138)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.9%(1,043)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$68,776
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,963 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,313
+101%since 2000
from $17,057 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
45.6%
+23.0 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.2%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.449
+4%since 2010
from 0.430 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information11.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical4.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.5%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.4%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing1.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food1.6%
US avg: 1.9%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0.6%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$217,300
+90%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,307
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
43.5% rent
Vacancy rate
7.5%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
26.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.1%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.2
+47%since 2009
from 2.2 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
65
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Texas City on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(20,804)
Black27.1%(11,268)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(8,520)
Asian0.8%(340)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic36.9%(20,456)
Black26%(14,422)
Hispanic / Latino31.9%(17,643)
Asian1.5%(816)
Other3.7%(2,027)
Diversity Score
87
+3%since 2009
from 84 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
Mexican27.2%(15,065)
Central American2.4%(1,310)
Salvadoran1.1%(602)
Puerto Rican0.7%(397)
Guatemalan0.6%(322)
Honduran0.5%(261)
Spaniard0.3%(173)
Nicaraguan0.2%(125)
Cuban0.2%(106)
Venezuelan0.1%(46)
Argentine0%(22)
+ 1 more hispanic origin group with data
Colombian0%(17)
Asian origin
Pakistani0.3%(188)
Filipino0.3%(167)
Vietnamese0.2%(106)
Chinese0.2%(89)
Asian Indian0.1%(78)
Japanese0.1%(75)
Korean0%(11)
Pacific Islander origin
Ancestry
German8.7%(4,794)
Irish6.6%(3,669)
English6.2%(3,447)
American3.9%(2,132)
Italian2.2%(1,207)
French1.9%(1,060)
Scottish0.7%(403)
Polish0.7%(395)
Scotch-Irish0.6%(341)
Nigerian0.4%(243)
Czech0.4%(221)
+ 22 more ancestry groups with data
Dutch0.3%(180)
West Indian0.3%(163)
Greek0.3%(156)
British0.3%(155)
Jamaican0.2%(128)
Swedish0.2%(123)
Norwegian0.2%(102)
Hungarian0.2%(98)
Austrian0.2%(88)
Finnish0.2%(87)
Danish0.1%(82)
Arab0.1%(75)
Lebanese0.1%(75)
Russian0.1%(73)
Brazilian0.1%(50)
Welsh0.1%(48)
Iranian0%(25)
Canadian0%(24)
Swiss0%(18)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest German population · Largest Irish population · Largest English population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
20.0%
+8.5 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.3%
+9.7 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+2.9 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.7 min
+58%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
83.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.8%
+4.9 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
7.0%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−3.5 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
62.3%
+0.5 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.5%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
31.9%
−27.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.6%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
52.4%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
8.0%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.7%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.0%
+1.7 ptssince 2012
from 15.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
16.7%
−61.5 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
91.5%
+20.7 ptssince 2017
from 70.8% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
78.7%
−2.2 ptssince 2016
from 81.0% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
19.2%
+1.6 ptssince 2016
from 17.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married35.8%(7,640)
Married49.9%(10,638)
Widowed2%(427)
Divorced12.2%(2,607)
Women 15+
Never married30.4%(7,252)
Married45.3%(10,816)
Widowed8.1%(1,929)
Divorced16.2%(3,875)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Texas City, Texas?

Texas City, Texas has about 55,364 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Texas City, Texas?

The typical household in Texas City, Texas earns about $68,776 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Texas City, Texas expensive?

In Texas City, Texas, the median home is worth about $217,300, and the typical rent is about $1,307 a month.

How educated are people in Texas City, Texas?

About 20.0% of adults age 25 and over in Texas City, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Texas City, Texas?

About 16.2% of people in Texas City, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Texas City, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Texas City, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 14,542 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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