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Duval County

Texas · 9,831 residents · 1,793.477 sq mi
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Duval County has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $45,349. Population has fallen 25% since 2000, a loss of 3,289 residents. 9% 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 $61,800. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 39.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
9% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 42%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
9,831
−25%since 2000
from 13,120 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
5 / sq mi
−25%since 2000
from 7 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
39.3
+16%since 2000
from 33.8 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$45,349
+35%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $22,416 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$19,501
+72%since 2000
from $11,324 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
26.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
19.1%
−8.0 ptssince 2000
from 27.2% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Agriculture, forestry, fishing22.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing16.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Information8.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade6.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Construction6%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance4.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.3%
US avg: 6.6%
Professional, scientific, technical4.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade4%
US avg: 10%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services0.6%
US avg: 0.8%
Transportation & warehousing0.3%
US avg: 2.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$61,800
+42%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,900 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$685
+56%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $292 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.8%
−6.1 ptssince 2000
from 80.9% in 2000
25.2% rent
Afford Score
1.4
+6%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic11.1%(1,452)
Black0.4%(57)
Hispanic / Latino88%(11,544)
Asian0.1%(12)
Other0%
Diversity Score25.9%(3,393)
Segregation Score0%
2020
White, non-Hispanic9.5%(937)
Black1.5%(145)
Hispanic / Latino81%(7,962)
Asian0.5%(45)
Other0.1%(8)
Diversity Score27.9%(2,741)
Segregation Score40.6%(3,992)
Diversity Score
28
+8%since 2000
from 26 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Segregation Score
41
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
9.2%
+0.2 ptssince 2000
from 8.9% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
70.4%
+10.8 ptssince 2000
from 59.7% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.8%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
29.2 min
+43%since 2000
from 20.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
76.1%
+5.9 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
12.4%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
8.8%
+0.8 ptssince 2011
from 8.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
54.4%
−1.2 ptssince 2011
from 55.6% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.5%
−33.7 ptssince 2009
from 56.2% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.8%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
49.2%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.4%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.4% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.4%
−51.0 ptssince 2013
from 70.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Duval County, Texas?

Duval County, Texas has about 9,831 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Duval County, Texas?

The typical household in Duval County, Texas earns about $45,349 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Duval County, Texas expensive?

In Duval County, Texas, the median home is worth about $61,800, and the typical rent is about $685 a month.

How educated are people in Duval County, Texas?

About 9.2% of adults age 25 and over in Duval County, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Duval County, Texas?

About 19.1% of people in Duval County, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Duval County, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Duval County, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 3,087 residents, a change of about -24 percent over that period.

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

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