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Thunderbird Bay

Texas · 663 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 $29,830. Population has declined 3% since 2011. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $37,500. With a median age of 58.7, the population is older than the US median of 37.2. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 58.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
More affordable
home values down 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
663
−3%vs 2011
vs 685 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Population density
261 / sq mi
−3%vs 2011
vs 269 / sq mi in 2011
US average: 261
Median age
58.7
+19%vs 2011
vs 49.2 in 2011
US average: 37.2
Population, 2010 – 2024
411522634746857201020202024Thunderbird Bay
2024702
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$29,830
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $32,813 in 2011
US average: $52,703
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,772
+7%vs 2011
vs $15,718 in 2011
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
10.6%
−5.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 16.0% in 2011
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.1%
−2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.9% in 2011
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.439
+8%vs 2011
vs 0.406 in 2011
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information26.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade25%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services6%
US avg: 7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration2.4%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$37,500
−26%inflation adjusted, since 2011
vs $52,600 in 2011
US average: $225,659
2010 – 2024
Median gross rent
$567
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.0%
−63.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 93.5% in 2011
7.8% rent
Vacancy rate
69.0%
−0.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 69.6% in 2011
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
19.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 19.5% in 2011
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
16.7%
−11.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 27.8% in 2011
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.3
−22%vs 2011
vs 1.6 in 2011
2010 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2011
White, non-Hispanic90.4%(619)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino8.6%(59)
Asian1%(7)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score22%(151)
2010
White, non-Hispanic91.6%(607)
Black0.8%(5)
Hispanic / Latino4.2%(28)
Asian0.5%(3)
Other0.8%(5)
Diversity Score15.1%(100)
Diversity Score
15
−31%vs 2011
vs 22 in 2011
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
+4.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 8.8% in 2011
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.4%
−2.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 64.5% in 2011
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.0%
+4.5 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.5% in 2011
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
17.6 min
−7%vs 2011
vs 18.9 min in 2011
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.8%
+1.4 ptsvs 2011
vs 76.4% in 2011
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.0%
−2.3 ptsvs 2011
vs 21.3% in 2011
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedvs 2011
vs 0.0% in 2011
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
9.2%
+1.6 ptsvs 2011
vs 7.6% in 2011
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
6.9%
+2.7 ptsvs 2011
vs 4.2% in 2011
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
10.5%
+0.8 ptsvs 2011
vs 9.7% in 2011
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.0%
+4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 42.9% in 2011
Female
53.0%
−4.1 ptsvs 2011
vs 57.1% in 2011
Foreign born
0.0%
−1.0 ptsvs 2011
vs 1.0% in 2011
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
12.3%
−0.2 ptsvs 2011
vs 12.5% in 2011
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Thunderbird Bay, Texas?

Thunderbird Bay, Texas has about 663 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Thunderbird Bay, Texas earns about $29,830 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 $37,500, and the typical rent is about $567 a month.

How educated are people in Thunderbird Bay, Texas?

About 13.2% 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 17.1% of people in Thunderbird Bay, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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