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Van Vleck

Texas · 1,923 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 $42,346. Population has grown 36% since 2000. 14% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Households here earn about 34% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 38.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
14% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Owner-heavy
81% owner-occupied
US average: 63%
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,923
+36%since 2000
from 1,411 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
264 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 194 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
38.0
+3%since 2000
from 36.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
9151K2K2K3K1990201020202024Van Vleck
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,346
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $30,810 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,513
+102%since 2000
from $15,595 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 24.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.4%
+2.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade33.2%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction3.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Other services1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration1%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance0.6%
US avg: 5.5%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Owner-occupied
81.4%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
18.6% rent
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic52%(1,000)
Black10.6%(204)
Hispanic / Latino33.8%(650)
Asian0.1%(1)
Other1.6%(31)
Diversity Score73.5%(1,414)
Diversity Score
74
+1%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.2%
+9.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.6%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 71.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2000
from 0.0% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.9 min
+11%since 2000
from 20.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
93.6%
+5.8 ptssince 2009
from 87.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−6.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
66.4%
−16.5 ptssince 2011
from 82.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
19.4%
−22.2 ptssince 2009
from 41.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.0%
+3.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.8% in 2009
Female
51.0%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 54.2% in 2009
Foreign born
1.3%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
23.0%
−49.7 ptssince 2013
from 72.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Van Vleck, Texas?

Van Vleck, Texas has about 1,923 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

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

The typical household in Van Vleck, Texas earns about $42,346 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

How educated are people in Van Vleck, Texas?

About 14.2% 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 7.4% 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 442 residents, a change of about 30 percent over that period.

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

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