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Windthorst

Texas · 342 residents · 2.504 sq mi
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Windthorst has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $42,708. Population has fallen 22% since 2000, a loss of 98 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $120,500. Households here earn about 33% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 37.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
342
−22%since 2000
from 440 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
137 / sq mi
−22%since 2000
from 176 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.7
+16%since 2000
from 32.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2763734715686661990201020202024Windthorst
2024537
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$42,708
−25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,708 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,073
+74%since 2000
from $16,146 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.2%
+13.2 ptssince 2009
from 17.0% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
11.6%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing23.8%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction13.1%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing10.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Information8.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance5.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Wholesale trade3.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade0.6%
US avg: 10%
Other services0.6%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.6%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$120,500
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $70,700 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$575
−35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $588 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
86.0%
+10.1 ptssince 2000
from 76.0% in 2000
14.0% rent
Afford Score
2.8
+50%since 2000
from 1.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic74.8%(329)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(103)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score45.4%(200)
2020
White, non-Hispanic63.7%(218)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino33.9%(116)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.3%(28)
Diversity Score66.2%(226)
Diversity Score
66
+46%since 2000
from 45 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.2%
−3.0 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
77.8%
+8.4 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.1%
−0.1 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
13.4 min
+2%since 2000
from 13.1 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.6%
+16.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2009
from 1.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.9%
+2.4 ptssince 2011
from 0.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
55.3%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 60.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
34.5%
−11.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.2%
−0.9 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
Female
48.8%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 47.9% in 2009
Foreign born
22.0%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 24.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
21.7%
−55.9 ptssince 2013
from 77.6% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Windthorst, Texas?

Windthorst, Texas has about 342 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Windthorst, Texas?

The typical household in Windthorst, Texas earns about $42,708 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Windthorst, Texas expensive?

In Windthorst, Texas, the median home is worth about $120,500, and the typical rent is about $575 a month.

How educated are people in Windthorst, Texas?

About 13.2% of adults age 25 and over in Windthorst, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Windthorst, Texas?

About 11.6% of people in Windthorst, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Windthorst, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Windthorst, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 19 residents, a change of about -5 percent over that period.

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