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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Tulia

Texas · 5,117 residents · 3.557 sq mi
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Tulia has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $27,794. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $38,400. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.6
US median: 35.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 12%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,117
+9%since 1990
from 4,699 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,439 / sq mi
+9%since 1990
from 1,321 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.6
−6%since 1990
from 34.8 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Tulia
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$27,794
+19%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $17,654 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$12,956
+42%since 1990
from $9,113 in 1990
US average: $21,522
19.3%
−11.7 ptssince 1990
from 31.0% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$38,400
−12%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $33,000 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$390
+8%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $274 in 1990
US average: $602
67.5%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 67.4% in 1990
32.5% rent
1.4
−26%since 1990
from 1.9 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic64.5%(3,031)
Black5.1%(241)
Hispanic / Latino34%(1,599)
Asian0.3%(12)
Diversity Score81.5%(3,830)
2000
White, non-Hispanic51%(2,611)
Black8.3%(427)
Hispanic / Latino39.6%(2,028)
Asian0.1%(5)
Diversity Score71%(3,632)
71
−13%since 1990
from 81 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.5%
+4.4 ptssince 1990
from 11.1% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
64.0%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 60.5% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
3.7%
−0.5 ptssince 1990
from 4.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

12.0 min
+27%since 1990
from 9.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tulia, Texas?

Tulia, Texas has about 5,117 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Tulia, Texas?

The typical household in Tulia, Texas earns about $27,794 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tulia, Texas expensive?

In Tulia, Texas, the median home is worth about $38,400, and the typical rent is about $390 a month.

How educated are people in Tulia, Texas?

About 15.5% of adults age 25 and over in Tulia, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tulia, Texas?

About 19.3% of people in Tulia, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tulia, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Tulia, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 418 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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