Avinger, TX

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    2024 Population
    351
    US Senator
    John Cornyn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Cruz
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    54.1
    19.7% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    28.2%
    3.92% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $37,500
    2.56% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $77,900
    1.89% 1-year decline
    2024 Employed Population
    110
    22.5% 1-year decline

    About

    None of the households in Avinger, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

    97.7% of the residents in Avinger, TX are U.S. citizens.

    In 2024, the median property value in Avinger, TX was $77,900, and the homeownership rate was 79.4%.

    Most people in Avinger, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 47.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Avinger, TX was 2 cars per household.

    United StatesTexasCass County, TXArk-Tex COG (East)--Bowie & Cass Counties PUMA, TX

    Population & Diversity

    Avinger, TX is home to a population of 351 people, from which 97.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 2.28% of Avinger, TX residents were born outside of the country (8 people).

    In 2024, there were 4.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (247 people) in Avinger, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 60 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 19 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.7%
    2024 Citizenship
    98.3%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.7% of Avinger, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Avinger, TX was 98.3%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Avinger, TX
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      247 ± 119
    2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      60 ± 59
    3. Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic)
      19 ± 24
    7.12%
    Hispanic Population
    25 people

    In 2024, there were 4.12 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (247 people) in Avinger, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 60 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 19 Two Races Excluding Other, & Three or More Races (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    7.12% of the people in Avinger, TX are hispanic (25 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Avinger, TX as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.
    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,408,340 ± 36,549 people
    2. India
      354,317 ± 14,528 people
    3. El Salvador
      223,512 ± 11,564 people

    In 2024, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,408,340 Texas residents, followed by India with 354,317 and El Salvador with 223,512.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    2.28%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    8 people
    1.71%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    8 people

    As of 2024, 2.28% of Avinger, TX residents (8 people) were born outside of the United States, which is approximately the same as the national average of 14%. In 2023, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Avinger, TX was 1.71%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Gulf War (2001-)
      9 ± 25
    2. Vietnam
      9 ± 23
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      1 ± 16

    Avinger, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    87.2% of the population of Avinger, TX has health coverage, with 29.3% on employee plans, 21.9% on Medicaid, 26.5% on Medicare, 5.98% on non-group plans, and 3.42% on military or VA plans.

    Primary care physicians in Texas see 1,657 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1590 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 590 patients per year.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 16% under 18 years, 16.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37% between 35 and 64 years, and 30.5% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 50.1% were men and 49.9% were women.

    The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

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    Uninsured People

    12.8%
    Uninsured
    29.3%
    Employer Coverage
    21.9%
    Medicaid
    26.5%
    Medicare
    5.98%
    Non-Group
    3.42%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Avinger, TX grew by 10.9% from 11.6% to 12.8%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Avinger, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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    Economy

    The economy of Avinger, TX employs 110 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Avinger, TX were Retail Trade (37 people), Educational Services (17 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (11 people), and the highest paying industries were Manufacturing ($120,750), Educational Services ($49,063), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($30,000).

    Employment

    Occupations

    110
    2024 Value
    ± 98
    −22.5%
    1 Year decline
    ± 149%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Avinger, TX declined at a rate of −22.5%, from 142 employees to 110 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Avinger, TX, are Material Moving Occupations (27 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (21 people), and Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (16 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Avinger, TX.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    110
    2024 Value
    ± 98
    −22.5%
    1 Year decline
    ± 149%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Avinger, TX declined at a rate of −22.5%, from 142 employees to 110 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Avinger, TX, are Retail Trade (37 people), Educational Services (17 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (11 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Avinger, TX, though some of these residents may live in Avinger, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $14,279
    Median earning men ± $17,479
    $33,750
    Median earning women ± $17,944

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Retail Trade ($13,750).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($35,625) and Retail Trade ($20,625).

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    Employment by Industry Sector

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    4.59%
    Year-over-year growth
    Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

    As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

    Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

    The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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    Civics

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

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    2024 Election Results
    1. Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
      Republican Party
    2. Kamala Harris (42.5%)
      Democratic Party
    3. Jill Stein (0.726%)
      Green Party

    In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

    The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Texas

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    John Cornyn
    Senator from Texas2
    Assumed office on December 2, 2002
    Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
    Ted Cruz
    Senator from Texas1
    Assumed office on January 3, 2013

    John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

    In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

    The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Avinger, TX was $77,900 in 2024, which is 0.234 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $79,400 to $77,900, a 1.89% decrease. The homeownership rate in Avinger, TX is 79.4%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Avinger, TX have an average commute time of 47.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Avinger, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $77,900
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$54,444
    $127
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$49

    The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Avinger, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

    The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Avinger, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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    Rent vs Own

    79.4%
    Homeownership
    2024
    54.6%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 79.4% of the housing units in Avinger, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 73.7%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $37,500
    Median Household Income
    ± $13,600
    160
    Number of Households
    ± 57

    In 2024, the median household income of the 160 households in Avinger, TX grew to $37,500 from the previous year's value of $36,563.

    The following chart displays the households in Avinger, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the $10k - $15k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Avinger, TX is from Texas.
    0.475
    2024 Wage GINI in Texas
    0.475
    2023 Wage GINI in Texas

    In 2024, the income inequality in Texas was 0.475 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0391% decline from 2023 to 2024, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.474. In other words, wages are distributed less evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

    This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (83.6%)
    2. Worked At Home (10%)
    3. Carpooled (4.55%)

    In 2024, 83.6% of workers in Avinger, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (10%) and those who carpooled to work (4.55%).

    The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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    Commute Time

    47.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Avinger, TX have a longer commute time (47.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 6.06% of the workforce in Avinger, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Avinger, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

    The following chart displays the households in Avinger, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Avinger, TX have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    28.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Avinger, TX (98 out of 348 people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 45 - 54, followed by Males 25 - 34 and then Males 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Avinger, TX is White, followed by Black and Other.

    The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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