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Tierra Grande

Texas · 303 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 $38,491. Population has fallen 16% since 2000, a loss of 59 residents. 0% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.2
US median: 38.8
Less educated
0% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
82% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
303
−16%since 2000
from 362 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Population density
64 / sq mi
−16%since 2000
from 77 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.2
+29%since 2000
from 28.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 2000 – 2024
211422643855072000201020202024Tierra Grande
2024161
2000201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,491
−29%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,875 in 2000
US average: $66,278
2000 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,305
−47%since 2000
from $17,686 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
0.0%
−25.0 ptssince 2009
from 25.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
0.0%
−22.7 ptssince 2000
from 22.7% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information45.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade19.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Other services0%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
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Section 03

Housing

Median gross rent
$860
+69%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $338 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
81.6%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 79.0% in 2000
18.4% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic16.5%(50)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino83.2%(252)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.5%(105)
Diversity Score
35
−16%since 2000
from 41 in 2000
2000 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
0.0%
−7.7 ptssince 2000
from 7.7% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+20.9 ptssince 2000
from 55.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 4.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.6 min
+69%since 2000
from 12.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
100.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 100.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
30.2%
+30.2 ptssince 2011
from 0.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
48.1%
−6.1 ptssince 2011
from 54.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
0.0%
−52.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
37.4%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.5% in 2009
Female
62.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2009
from 58.5% in 2009
Foreign born
13.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.6%
−35.6 ptssince 2013
from 61.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tierra Grande, Texas?

Tierra Grande, Texas has about 303 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Tierra Grande, Texas earns about $38,491 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tierra Grande, Texas expensive?

In Tierra Grande, Texas, the typical rent is about $860 a month.

How educated are people in Tierra Grande, Texas?

About 0.0% 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 0.0% 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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