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Tulia

Texas · 4,967 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 $32,163. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $56,500. Households here earn about 35% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 37.2
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,967
−3%since 2000
from 5,117 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,396 / sq mi
−3%since 2000
from 1,439 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
33.7
+3%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Tulia
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$32,163
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,794 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,756
+6%since 2000
from $12,956 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.5%
+1.7 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
17.0%
−2.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.420
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Retail trade7.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 7.2%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services2.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Other services2.4%
US avg: 7%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.2%
US avg: 4.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$56,500
+16%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$537
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
29.1%
−38.4 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
34.1% rent
Vacancy rate
12.5%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
17.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
45.1%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 35.0% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.8
+27%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic51%(2,611)
Black8.3%(427)
Hispanic / Latino39.6%(2,028)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other0%
Diversity Score71%(3,632)
2010
White, non-Hispanic43.3%(2,150)
Black10%(495)
Hispanic / Latino45%(2,235)
Asian0.1%(4)
Other1.4%(69)
Diversity Score74.7%(3,712)
Diversity Score
75
+5%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
−0.9 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
74.4%
+10.4 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
4.8%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.1 min
+26%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
80.7%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.7%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.4% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
2.0%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
2.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
17.2%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 18.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.7%
−28.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
44.1%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
7.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.3%
−48.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tulia, Texas?

Tulia, Texas has about 4,967 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tulia, Texas?

The typical household in Tulia, Texas earns about $32,163 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 $56,500, and the typical rent is about $537 a month.

How educated are people in Tulia, Texas?

About 14.6% 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 17.0% 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 268 residents, a change of about 6 percent over that period.

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