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Texas City

Texas · 45,099 residents · 66.265 sq mi
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Texas City has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,496. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $95,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 35.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% 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
45,099
+9%since 2000
from 41,521 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
681 / sq mi
+9%since 2000
from 627 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
35.9
+1%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K44K48K52K57K1990201020202024Texas City
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,496
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,963 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,942
+29%since 2000
from $17,057 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
25.5%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
15.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.430
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Information9.8%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance7.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.9%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 3.1%
Education & health services2%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.1%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$95,200
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$772
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
36.0%
−27.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
39.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.3%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 11.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
23.8%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 25.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
48.4%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 44.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+17%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic50.1%(20,804)
Black27.1%(11,268)
Hispanic / Latino20.5%(8,520)
Asian0.8%(340)
Other0%
Diversity Score77.8%(32,308)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41%(18,509)
Black29.2%(13,166)
Hispanic / Latino27%(12,184)
Asian1%(439)
Other1.9%(869)
Diversity Score84.2%(37,988)
Diversity Score
84
+8%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.6%
+1.2 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
82.4%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.6 min
+33%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.5%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.3%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.9%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.6% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.9%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
18.6%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
26.8%
−32.5 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.3%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.7%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.6%
−33.5 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Texas City, Texas?

Texas City, Texas has about 45,099 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Texas City, Texas earns about $46,496 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 $95,200, and the typical rent is about $772 a month.

How educated are people in Texas City, Texas?

About 12.6% 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 15.0% 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 4,277 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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