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Tuscola

Texas · 850 residents · 0.848 sq mi
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Tuscola has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $55,125. Population has grown 19% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $111,600. Poverty is rare here, at 3.3% of residents.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
850
+19%since 2000
from 714 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,002 / sq mi
+19%since 2000
from 842 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
−4%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
5906998089171K1990201020202024Tuscola
2024990
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$55,125
−4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $38,068 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,089
+29%since 2000
from $18,661 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.2%
+12.8 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
3.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 6.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Other services13.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade10.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Public administration7.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing5.5%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Retail trade0.8%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$111,600
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $50,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,064
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $448 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
76.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 80.2% in 2000
23.2% rent
Afford Score
2.0
+52%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(708)
Black0.5%(4)
Hispanic / Latino12.6%(107)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score29.7%(252)
Diversity Score
30
+70%since 2000
from 17 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.5%
+11.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
90.8%
+13.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
8.8%
+5.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.2 min
+45%since 2000
from 13.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.3%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 87.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
4.3%
−0.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−0.9 ptssince 2011
from 0.9% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.0%
+5.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.1% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.9%
−24.4 ptssince 2009
from 59.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
46.0%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
0.0%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.2%
−71.5 ptssince 2013
from 89.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tuscola, Texas?

Tuscola, Texas has about 850 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tuscola, Texas?

The typical household in Tuscola, Texas earns about $55,125 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 $111,600, and the typical rent is about $1,064 a month.

How educated are people in Tuscola, Texas?

About 21.5% 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 3.3% 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 224 residents, a change of about 36 percent over that period.

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

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