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Tye

Texas · 1,242 residents · 4.801 sq mi
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Tye has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $35,000. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value is $31,800. Households here earn about 30% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.2
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% 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
1,242
+7%since 2000
from 1,158 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
259 / sq mi
+7%since 2000
from 241 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.2
+11%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
8991K1K1K1K1990201020202024Tye
2024936
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$35,000
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $25,568 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,202
+49%since 2000
from $11,508 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
11.2%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.9% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
12.2%
−13.9 ptssince 2000
from 26.1% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.355
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information15.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing8.4%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing6%
US avg: 0.5%
Other services5.6%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Arts, entertainment, food4.3%
US avg: 2.4%
Retail trade4.1%
US avg: 10.9%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Construction2.4%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$31,800
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$670
+12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $471 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
31.3%
−42.9 ptssince 2000
from 74.2% in 2000
31.1% rent
Vacancy rate
9.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
12.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
42.5%
+10.7 ptssince 2009
from 31.8% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
−6%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85%(984)
Black1.7%(20)
Hispanic / Latino11.4%(132)
Asian0.6%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score30.6%(355)
2010
White, non-Hispanic75.7%(940)
Black2.7%(33)
Hispanic / Latino17.6%(218)
Asian0.6%(8)
Other2.8%(35)
Diversity Score48.3%(600)
Diversity Score
48
+58%since 2000
from 31 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
7.2%
+0.8 ptssince 2000
from 6.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
75.9%
+3.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2000
from 1.0% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.8 min
+65%since 2000
from 11.4 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.3%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 84.1% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
13.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
3.8%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.6%
+0.6 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
3.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 3.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
11.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 12.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
12.6%
−44.0 ptssince 2009
from 56.6% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.4%
+2.8 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
Female
54.6%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 57.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
20.4%
−22.1 ptssince 2009
from 42.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tye, Texas?

Tye, Texas has about 1,242 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tye, Texas?

The typical household in Tye, Texas earns about $35,000 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tye, Texas expensive?

In Tye, Texas, the median home is worth about $31,800, and the typical rent is about $670 a month.

How educated are people in Tye, Texas?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Tye, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tye, Texas?

About 12.2% of people in Tye, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tye, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Tye, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 154 residents, a change of about 14 percent over that period.

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