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Tierra Grande

Texas · 161 residents · 4.707 sq mi
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Tierra Grande has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 56% since 2000, a loss of 201 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. With a median age of 50.8, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 41% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 50.8
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Renter-heavy
50% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
161
−56%since 2000
from 362 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
34 / sq mi
−56%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
50.8
+76%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 2000 – 2024
211422643855072000201020202024Tierra Grande
2024161
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,875 in 2000
US average: $82,259
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,820
+46%since 2000
from $17,686 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
25.9%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
11.8%
−10.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.435
+37%since 2010
from 0.318 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade52%
US avg: 9.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 6.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Information0%
US avg: 10.8%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.8%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
50.0%
−29.0 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
50.0% rent
Vacancy rate
39.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
0.0%
−22.5 ptssince 2009
from 22.5% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
66.7%
+66.7 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic18.5%(67)
Black1.4%(5)
Hispanic / Latino79.3%(287)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score41.2%(149)
2024
White, non-Hispanic0%(0)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino94.4%(152)
Asian0%(0)
Other5.6%(9)
Diversity Score13.2%(21)
Diversity Score
13
−68%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.5%
+2.8 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.1%
+22.4 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Drive alone to work
30.0%
−70.0 ptssince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
70.0%
+70.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
18.0%
+18.0 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
43.6%
−10.6 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
54.0%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.3%
+13.7 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
44.7%
−13.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
7.5%
+7.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
10.7%
−30.8 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
50.9%
+38.6 ptssince 2012
from 12.3% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
0.0%
−61.2 ptssince 2013
from 61.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
64.8%
−12.2 ptssince 2017
from 77.0% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
32.9%
−61.2 ptssince 2016
from 94.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
67.1%
+61.2 ptssince 2016
from 5.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tierra Grande, Texas?

Tierra Grande, Texas has about 161 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tierra Grande, Texas?

The typical household in Tierra Grande, Texas earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Tierra Grande, Texas?

About 10.5% of adults age 25 and over in Tierra Grande, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tierra Grande, Texas?

About 11.8% of people in Tierra Grande, 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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