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CITY · 2020 ACS

Texas City

Texas · 51,898 residents · 66.265 sq mi
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Texas City has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $49,229. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $131,400.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 39%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
51,898
+25%since 2000
from 41,521 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
783 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 627 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
+4%since 2000
from 35.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
39K44K48K52K57K1990201020202024Texas City
202455K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$49,229
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,963 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,807
+69%since 2000
from $17,057 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
34.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 22.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
15.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2000
from 14.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information11.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade9.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade7.4%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.5%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.2%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,400
+39%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $62,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,006
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $533 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
56.5%
−6.8 ptssince 2000
from 63.3% in 2000
43.5% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+53%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic36.3%(18,822)
Black27.3%(14,189)
Hispanic / Latino31.1%(16,116)
Asian1.3%(680)
Other4.1%(2,115)
Diversity Score87%(45,134)
Diversity Score
87
+12%since 2000
from 78 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.1%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.9%
+7.3 ptssince 2000
from 76.6% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
4.3%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.5 min
+38%since 2000
from 16.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
83.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 83.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 7.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
7.9%
−2.1 ptssince 2011
from 10.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2011
from 61.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
24.3%
−35.0 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 47.6% in 2009
Female
53.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
Foreign born
7.1%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
16.3%
−61.9 ptssince 2013
from 78.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Texas City, Texas?

Texas City, Texas has about 51,898 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Texas City, Texas earns about $49,229 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 $131,400, and the typical rent is about $1,006 a month.

How educated are people in Texas City, Texas?

About 16.1% 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 15.3% 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 11,076 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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

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