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Tuscola

Texas · 742 residents · 0.848 sq mi
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Tuscola has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $40,795. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 12% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,700.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 39.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
12% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
742
+4%since 2000
from 714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
875 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 842 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
39.2
+7%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
5906998089171K1990201020202024Tuscola
2024990
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$40,795
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,068 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,607
+16%since 2000
from $18,661 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
22.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
8.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.394
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance15.6%
US avg: 5.1%
Information12.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Professional, scientific, technical9.7%
US avg: 4.2%
Education & health services5.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade5.7%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 7%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,700
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
46.9%
−33.3 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
17.2% rent
Vacancy rate
12.7%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 23.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.0
+49%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91%(650)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino7.3%(52)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score17.5%(125)
2010
White, non-Hispanic90.2%(669)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(58)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.1%(8)
Diversity Score22%(163)
Diversity Score
22
+26%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.1%
+2.1 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
89.9%
+12.4 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
3.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.9 min
+57%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
76.2%
−11.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
15.6%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 5.1% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
1.7%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
3.8%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
20.6%
+3.5 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.4%
−29.9 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
51.4%
+4.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
1.9%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.3%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tuscola, Texas?

Tuscola, Texas has about 742 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tuscola, Texas?

The typical household in Tuscola, Texas earns about $40,795 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tuscola, Texas expensive?

In Tuscola, Texas, the median home is worth about $80,700, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Tuscola, Texas?

About 12.1% of adults age 25 and over in Tuscola, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tuscola, Texas?

About 8.3% of people in Tuscola, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tuscola, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Tuscola, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 116 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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