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Valentine

Texas · 134 residents · 0.486 sq mi
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Valentine has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $46,250. Population has fallen 28% since 2000, a loss of 53 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $42,500. With a median age of 49.3, the population is older than the US median of 37.2.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Older
median age 49.3
US median: 37.2
More educated
33% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 74%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
134
−28%since 2000
from 187 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
276 / sq mi
−28%since 2000
from 385 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
49.3
+17%since 2000
from 42.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
48921361802241990201020202024Valentine
202469
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,250
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,375 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$25,962
+61%since 2000
from $16,136 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
44.4%
+11.1 ptssince 2009
from 33.3% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.2%
+9.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.7% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.436
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Finance & insurance26.4%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical26.4%
US avg: 4.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing15.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction15.1%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Wholesale trade0%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade0%
US avg: 10.9%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Information0%
US avg: 11.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2.4%
Other services0%
US avg: 7%
Public administration0%
US avg: 4.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$42,500
+74%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $19,300 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Owner-occupied
18.9%
−49.2 ptssince 2000
from 68.1% in 2000
22.6% rent
Vacancy rate
67.2%
+3.4 ptssince 2009
from 63.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
28.6%
+5.2 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
0.0%
−57.1 ptssince 2009
from 57.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
0.9
+64%since 2000
from 0.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic40.1%(75)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino58.8%(110)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.3%(113)
2010
White, non-Hispanic41%(55)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino58.2%(78)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score60.6%(81)
Diversity Score
61
+1%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
33.0%
+3.9 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
62.5%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 56.5% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
0.0%
−6.9 ptssince 2000
from 6.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
−35%since 2000
from 34.1 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
33.3%
−23.1 ptssince 2009
from 56.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
3.9%
+3.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
−6.5 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
5.9%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
51.0%
+23.6 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% 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
11.1%
+3.7 ptssince 2009
from 7.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
43.4%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 41.9% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
66.0%
−9.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.8% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
43.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 39.8% in 2009
Female
57.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 60.2% in 2009
Foreign born
21.1%
+8.6 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
3.2%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Valentine, Texas?

Valentine, Texas has about 134 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Valentine, Texas?

The typical household in Valentine, Texas earns about $46,250 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Valentine, Texas expensive?

In Valentine, Texas, the median home is worth about $42,500.

How educated are people in Valentine, Texas?

About 33.0% of adults age 25 and over in Valentine, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Valentine, Texas?

About 20.2% of people in Valentine, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Valentine, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Valentine, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 75 residents, a change of about -36 percent over that period.

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