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Tulia

Texas · 4,473 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 $30,500. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $73,200. The poverty rate of 33.6% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 52% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 27%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,473
−13%since 2000
from 5,117 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,258 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,439 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.6
+9%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K5K1990201020202024Tulia
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$30,500
−27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,794 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$15,318
+18%since 2000
from $12,956 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
15.8%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
33.6%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing14.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Information7.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade7.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade2.2%
US avg: 10%
Education & health services1.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services0.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.7%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,200
+27%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$549
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $390 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
64.9%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 67.5% in 2000
35.1% rent
Afford Score
2.4
+74%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic35.8%(1,602)
Black8.2%(365)
Hispanic / Latino53.2%(2,378)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other4.2%(189)
Diversity Score74.1%(3,314)
Diversity Score
74
+4%since 2000
from 71 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.1%
−2.4 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
68.2%
+4.2 ptssince 2000
from 64.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.7%
−1.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.7% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.3 min
+78%since 2000
from 12.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
79.2%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 81.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
10.1%
−3.8 ptssince 2011
from 14.0% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
46.0%
−5.0 ptssince 2011
from 51.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
42.5%
−17.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.0% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
Female
44.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 43.9% in 2009
Foreign born
16.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
27.6%
−48.9 ptssince 2013
from 76.5% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tulia, Texas?

Tulia, Texas has about 4,473 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tulia, Texas?

The typical household in Tulia, Texas earns about $30,500 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 $73,200, and the typical rent is about $549 a month.

How educated are people in Tulia, Texas?

About 13.1% 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 33.6% of people in Tulia, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tulia, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Tulia, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 226 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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