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Tilden

Texas · 259 residents · 0.348 sq mi
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Tilden has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,638. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 84% since 2023. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Poverty is rare here, at 0.0% of residents. Households here earn about 53% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Owner-heavy
97% owner-occupied
US average: 65%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
259
+84%since 2023
from 141 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Population density
744 / sq mi
+84%since 2023
from 405 / sq mi in 2023
US average: 281
Median age
37.7
−2%since 2023
from 38.3 in 2023
US average: 38.9
Population, 2010 – 2024
119186253320387201020202024Tilden
2024259
201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,638
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2023
from $30,341 in 2023
US average: $82,259
2010 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,893
+32%since 2023
from $21,865 in 2023
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
20.4%
+6.5 ptssince 2023
from 14.0% in 2023
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.447
−11%since 2023
from 0.503 in 2023
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Agriculture, forestry, fishing37.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction34.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade9.4%
US avg: 9.9%
Manufacturing3.5%
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
96.9%
+1.6 ptssince 2023
from 95.3% in 2023
3.1% rent
Vacancy rate
14.0%
+5.5 ptssince 2023
from 8.5% in 2023
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
11.6%
−20.1 ptssince 2023
from 31.7% in 2023
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 47.4%
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2023
White, non-Hispanic14.9%(21)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino85.1%(120)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score31.7%(45)
2024
White, non-Hispanic16.6%(43)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino83.4%(216)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score34.6%(90)
Diversity Score
35
+9%since 2023
from 32 in 2023
2010 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
−0.7 ptssince 2023
from 13.8% in 2023
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
78.3%
+11.6 ptssince 2023
from 66.7% in 2023
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.6%
+0.6 ptssince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.3 min
+16%since 2023
from 16.6 min in 2023
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
69.4%
+10.3 ptssince 2023
from 59.1% in 2023
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.2% in 2023
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
5.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2023
from 9.1% in 2023
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2023
from 2.3% 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
7.1%
−11.5 ptssince 2023
from 18.6% in 2023
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
42.9%
−7.1 ptssince 2023
from 50.0% in 2023
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
18.8%
−15.3 ptssince 2023
from 34.1% in 2023
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
44.7%
+24.3 ptssince 2023
from 20.5% in 2023
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
39.0%
+9.9 ptssince 2023
from 29.1% in 2023
Female
61.0%
−9.9 ptssince 2023
from 70.9% in 2023
Foreign born
2.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2023
from 2.1% in 2023
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2023
from 0.0% in 2023
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
26.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2023
from 30.5% in 2023
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.0%
−26.9 ptssince 2023
from 53.9% in 2023
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.5%
+18.4 ptssince 2023
from 58.1% in 2023
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
44.9%
−24.0 ptssince 2023
from 68.9% in 2023
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
55.1%
+24.0 ptssince 2023
from 31.1% in 2023
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tilden, Texas?

Tilden, Texas has about 259 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tilden, Texas?

The typical household in Tilden, Texas earns about $36,638 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Tilden, Texas?

About 13.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tilden, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tilden, Texas?

About 0.0% of people in Tilden, 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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