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Venus

Texas · 4,361 residents · 3.804 sq mi
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Venus is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $85,938. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,451 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $176,200. At a median age of 32.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 35% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 32.8
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 83%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,361
+379%since 2000
from 910 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Median age
32.8
+3%since 2000
from 31.9 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
3272K4K6K7K1990201020202024Venus
20247K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2020
Under 56.5%(283)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 96.7%(294)
US avg: 6.1%
10 to 147.4%(321)
US avg: 6.5%
15 to 195.8%(251)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 246.3%(274)
US avg: 6.7%
25 to 3421.6%(941)
US avg: 13.5%
35 to 4418.5%(808)
US avg: 12.7%
45 to 5412%(522)
US avg: 12.3%
55 to 649.3%(406)
US avg: 13.1%
65 to 744.1%(180)
US avg: 10%
75 to 841.5%(66)
US avg: 4.9%
85 and over0.3%(15)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$85,938
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,917 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$21,046
+22%since 2000
from $17,213 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
59.0%
+14.6 ptssince 2009
from 44.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
7.3%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 10.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.6%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services14.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration13.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.5%
Transportation & warehousing6.1%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade4.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Education & health services1.4%
US avg: 0.8%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.6%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$176,200
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $64,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,029
+83%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $375 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
85.2%
+12.6 ptssince 2000
from 72.6% in 2000
14.8% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+13%since 2009
from 1.8 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Venus on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic76.9%(700)
Black1.5%(14)
Hispanic / Latino13.2%(120)
Asian5.8%(53)
Other0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic44.6%(1,944)
Black18.4%(803)
Hispanic / Latino31.7%(1,382)
Asian1.5%(65)
Other1.5%(67)

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Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican30.7%(1,235)
Salvadoran1.9%(75)
Spaniard0.2%(8)
Asian origin
Laotian0.1%(5)
Ancestry
American19.2%(772)
Irish5.3%(215)
German4.6%(185)
Polish3.7%(151)
English2.9%(117)
British1.3%(54)
Italian1.2%(48)
French0.7%(30)
Czech0.7%(28)
Scottish0.6%(23)
Dutch0.5%(22)
+ 8 more ancestry groups with data
West Indian0.5%(21)
Swedish0.3%(14)
Portuguese0.3%(13)
Welsh0.2%(10)
Russian0.2%(8)
Lithuanian0.1%(4)
Finnish0.1%(3)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest American population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Polish population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.4%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 8.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.8%
+13.4 ptssince 2000
from 70.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.9%
+0.6 ptssince 2000
from 1.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
34.2 min
+71%since 2000
from 19.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
87.2%
+10.5 ptssince 2009
from 76.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.3%
−3.6 ptssince 2009
from 4.9% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.0%
−6.6 ptssince 2011
from 8.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
47.3%
+8.4 ptssince 2011
from 38.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
28.5%
−30.5 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
65.6%
−6.0 ptssince 2009
from 71.6% in 2009
Female
34.4%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 28.4% in 2009
Foreign born
3.1%
−4.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
18.9%
−60.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
Marital status (2024)
Men 15+
Never married46.3%(1,462)
Married41.5%(1,311)
Widowed1%(33)
Divorced11.2%(354)
Women 15+
Never married40.4%(881)
Married48.9%(1,065)
Widowed2.2%(47)
Divorced8.5%(186)
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Venus, Texas?

Venus, Texas has about 4,361 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Venus, Texas?

The typical household in Venus, Texas earns about $85,938 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Venus, Texas expensive?

In Venus, Texas, the median home is worth about $176,200, and the typical rent is about $1,029 a month.

How educated are people in Venus, Texas?

About 13.4% of adults age 25 and over in Venus, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Venus, Texas?

About 7.3% of people in Venus, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Venus, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Venus, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,348 residents, a change of about 331 percent over that period.

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