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Timpson

Texas · 995 residents (2025 est.) · 2.512 sq mi
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Timpson has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $31,250. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $82,000. The poverty rate of 36.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 60% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 41.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,063
−3%since 2000
from 1,094 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
423 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 436 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
41.7
+12%since 2000
from 37.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:995 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
9231K1K2K2K1990201020202024Timpson
20241K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,250
−2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $17,500 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$20,123
+71%since 2000
from $11,734 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
14.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.6%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 32.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.433
−1%since 2010
from 0.437 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade17.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance13.7%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services10.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Wholesale trade9.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Information8.5%
US avg: 10.8%
Professional, scientific, technical8.2%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services5.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration4.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,000
+18%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,200 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$619
+63%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $208 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
40.0%
−25.7 ptssince 2000
from 65.8% in 2000
60.0% rent
Vacancy rate
27.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.3%
−14.4 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
28.0%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.6
+20%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
27
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(650)
Black35.5%(388)
Hispanic / Latino4.5%(49)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score64.2%(703)
2024
White, non-Hispanic61.4%(653)
Black30.4%(323)
Hispanic / Latino7.5%(80)
Asian0%(0)
Other0.7%(7)
Diversity Score65.6%(697)
Diversity Score
66
+2%since 2000
from 64 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
16.2%
+6.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.7% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
86.4%
+23.2 ptssince 2000
from 63.1% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.0%
+1.3 ptssince 2000
from 2.7% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.6 min
+57%since 2000
from 17.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.9%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 75.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
6.8%
−7.2 ptssince 2009
from 14.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.8%
+11.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
5.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 8.6% 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
16.0%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.7%
−7.4 ptssince 2011
from 12.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
48.4%
−12.7 ptssince 2011
from 61.2% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
6.6%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
8.2%
−44.2 ptssince 2009
from 52.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.2%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 43.8% in 2009
Female
57.8%
+1.6 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
Foreign born
4.3%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.7%
−41.0 ptssince 2009
from 45.6% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
15.8%
−8.2 ptssince 2012
from 24.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
13.5%
−55.8 ptssince 2013
from 69.3% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
83.6%
+39.5 ptssince 2017
from 44.1% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
92.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2016
from 88.9% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
7.1%
−3.7 ptssince 2016
from 10.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Timpson, Texas?

Timpson, Texas has about 1,063 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Timpson, Texas?

The typical household in Timpson, Texas earns about $31,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Timpson, Texas expensive?

In Timpson, Texas, the median home is worth about $82,000, and the typical rent is about $619 a month.

How educated are people in Timpson, Texas?

About 16.2% of adults age 25 and over in Timpson, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Timpson, Texas?

About 36.6% of people in Timpson, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Timpson, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Timpson, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 34 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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