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Thunderbird Bay

Texas · 702 residents · 2.542 sq mi
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Thunderbird Bay has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $48,350. Population has declined 14% since 2023. 9% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value is $65,700. With a median age of 45.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 38% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 45.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
More affordable
home values down 14%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
702
−14%since 2023
from 820 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
276 / sq mi
−14%since 2023
from 323 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
45.8
−14%since 2023
from 53.2 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
411522634746857201020202024Thunderbird Bay
2024702
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$48,350
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $48,179 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,324
+3%since 2023
from $32,433 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
33.1%
+14.2 ptssince 2023
from 19.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
16.4%
+3.5 ptssince 2023
from 12.9% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.354
−8%since 2023
from 0.383 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade8.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services4.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Information4.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade2.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing2.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$65,700
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $73,900 in 2023
US average: $376,019
2010 – 2024
Owner-occupied
69.2%
+9.4 ptssince 2023
from 59.8% in 2023
30.8% rent
Vacancy rate
58.1%
+14.6 ptssince 2023
from 43.6% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
3.8%
−18.0 ptssince 2023
from 21.8% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
6.5%
+1.3 ptssince 2023
from 5.2% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.4
−11%since 2023
from 1.5 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Gentrification Score
45
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic84.4%(692)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino14.3%(117)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.3%(11)
Diversity Score33.4%(274)
2024
White, non-Hispanic85.6%(601)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(53)
Asian0%(0)
Other6.8%(48)
Diversity Score32.1%(225)
Diversity Score
32
−4%since 2023
from 33 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2023
from 6.4% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
97.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 99.6% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
2.2%
+0.9 ptssince 2023
from 1.3% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.1 min
+33%since 2023
from 17.3 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
51.2%
+4.8 ptssince 2023
from 46.4% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
21.7%
−5.7 ptssince 2023
from 27.3% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
23.2%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 17.7% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
3.9%
+0.4 ptssince 2023
from 3.5% in 2023
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.5%
−7.7 ptssince 2023
from 11.2% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
55.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2023
from 55.9% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2023
from 8.6% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
34.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 34.3% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2023
from 52.1% in 2023
Female
52.3%
+4.4 ptssince 2023
from 47.9% in 2023
Foreign born
1.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2023
from 1.5% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.1%
−0.8 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
40.7%
+12.2 ptssince 2023
from 28.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
25.1%
+3.1 ptssince 2023
from 22.0% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.4%
−2.0 ptssince 2023
from 95.4% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
91.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2023
from 94.4% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2023
from 5.0% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thunderbird Bay, Texas?

Thunderbird Bay, Texas has about 702 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Thunderbird Bay, Texas?

The typical household in Thunderbird Bay, Texas earns about $48,350 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Thunderbird Bay, Texas expensive?

In Thunderbird Bay, Texas, the median home is worth about $65,700.

How educated are people in Thunderbird Bay, Texas?

About 8.8% of adults age 25 and over in Thunderbird Bay, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Thunderbird Bay, Texas?

About 16.4% of people in Thunderbird Bay, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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