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Van Vleck

Texas · 1,763 residents · 7.287 sq mi
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Van Vleck has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $58,504. Population has grown 25% since 2000. 16% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $208,300. With a median age of 47.3, the population is older than the US median of 38.9. Households here earn about 25% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 47.3
US median: 38.9
Less educated
16% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 143%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,763
+25%since 2000
from 1,411 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
242 / sq mi
+25%since 2000
from 194 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
47.3
+29%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
9151K2K2K3K1990201020202024Van Vleck
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$58,504
+4%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,810 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$32,472
+108%since 2000
from $15,595 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.0%
+11.4 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
10.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.425
+45%since 2010
from 0.294 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Other services12.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration12.1%
US avg: 4.8%
Finance & insurance10.2%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services10.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Retail trade7.1%
US avg: 9.9%
Information6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade4.6%
US avg: 6.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction1.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.4%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.2%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 5.1%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,300
+143%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $47,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,005
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $544 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
86.2%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
13.8% rent
Vacancy rate
21.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
19.7%
+9.9 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
41.9%
−34.4 ptssince 2009
from 76.3% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.6
+133%since 2000
from 1.5 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
47
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.5%(783)
Black17.4%(245)
Hispanic / Latino25.7%(362)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other0%
Diversity Score73%(1,031)
2024
White, non-Hispanic45.7%(805)
Black16.7%(295)
Hispanic / Latino34.4%(607)
Asian1.3%(23)
Other1.9%(33)
Diversity Score80.6%(1,420)
Diversity Score
81
+10%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.7%
+10.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
82.8%
+11.1 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
3.2%
+3.2 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.1 min
+40%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
92.9%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.2%
−5.0 ptssince 2009
from 9.2% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
1.4%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
1.4%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 3.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−9.7 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
47.4%
−35.5 ptssince 2011
from 82.9% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
24.0%
+9.0 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
35.3%
−6.3 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
42.7%
−3.1 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
57.3%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
12.9%
+12.9 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
13.5%
−33.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
17.2%
+8.4 ptssince 2012
from 8.8% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
14.0%
−58.7 ptssince 2013
from 72.7% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
95.1%
+47.2 ptssince 2017
from 47.9% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
81.8%
+17.7 ptssince 2016
from 64.1% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
18.2%
−17.7 ptssince 2016
from 35.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Vleck, Texas?

Van Vleck, Texas has about 1,763 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Van Vleck, Texas?

The typical household in Van Vleck, Texas earns about $58,504 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Van Vleck, Texas expensive?

In Van Vleck, Texas, the median home is worth about $208,300, and the typical rent is about $1,005 a month.

How educated are people in Van Vleck, Texas?

About 15.7% of adults age 25 and over in Van Vleck, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Van Vleck, Texas?

About 10.6% of people in Van Vleck, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Van Vleck, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Van Vleck, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 282 residents, a change of about 19 percent over that period.

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