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Tira

Texas · 319 residents · 1.418 sq mi
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Tira has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $47,083. Population has grown 29% since 2000. 6% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value is $67,700. With a median age of 46.4, the population is older than the US median of 38.8. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Older
median age 46.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
6% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
More affordable
home values down 10%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
319
+29%since 2000
from 248 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
225 / sq mi
+29%since 2000
from 175 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
46.4
Unchangedsince 2000
from 46.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2162773383994601990201020202024Tira
2024418
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$47,083
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $36,964 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,112
−3%since 2000
from $18,750 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
27.8%
+9.5 ptssince 2009
from 18.3% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.1%
+4.3 ptssince 2000
from 5.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information26.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services2.9%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.1%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction2.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services1.4%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$67,700
−10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,000 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$763
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $538 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
82.6%
−7.6 ptssince 2000
from 90.2% in 2000
17.4% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+6%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic96.4%(239)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino0.8%(2)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score2.1%(5)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.9%(274)
Black2.8%(9)
Hispanic / Latino7.2%(23)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.6%(79)
Diversity Score
25
+1097%since 2000
from 2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
5.7%
−12.1 ptssince 2000
from 17.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
86.8%
+10.0 ptssince 2000
from 76.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.1%
−5.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.8 min
+42%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 79.4% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.8%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−2.6 ptssince 2011
from 2.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
62.2%
+17.4 ptssince 2011
from 44.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
8.6%
−45.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.6%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 49.7% in 2009
Female
49.4%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 50.3% in 2009
Foreign born
4.9%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.5%
−53.6 ptssince 2013
from 81.1% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tira, Texas?

Tira, Texas has about 319 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tira, Texas?

The typical household in Tira, Texas earns about $47,083 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tira, Texas expensive?

In Tira, Texas, the median home is worth about $67,700, and the typical rent is about $763 a month.

How educated are people in Tira, Texas?

About 5.7% of adults age 25 and over in Tira, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tira, Texas?

About 10.1% of people in Tira, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tira, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Tira, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 68 residents, a change of about 27 percent over that period.

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