Clarendon, TX

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    2024 Population
    1,859
    US Senator
    John Cornyn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Cruz
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    27.8
    24.9% 1-year decrease
    2024 Poverty Rate
    9%
    25.8% 1-year increase
    2024 Median Household Income
    $57,250
    5.16% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $103,300
    10.2% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    671
    2.91% 1-year growth

    About

    None of the households in Clarendon, 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.

    97.8% of the residents in Clarendon, TX are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Clarendon, TX are Clarendon College (326 degrees awarded in 2024).

    In 2024, the median property value in Clarendon, TX was $103,300, and the homeownership rate was 61.3%.

    Most people in Clarendon, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 13.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Clarendon, TX was 2 cars per household.

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    Population & Diversity

    Clarendon, TX is home to a population of 1.86k people, from which 97.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 5.16% of Clarendon, TX residents were born outside of the country (96 people).

    In 2024, there were 7.69 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.35k people) in Clarendon, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 175 White (Hispanic) and 168 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    Population & Diversity

    Citizenship

    97.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    97.1%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 97.8% of Clarendon, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Clarendon, TX was 97.1%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Clarendon, TX
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      1.35k ± 165
    2. White (Hispanic)
      175 ± 96
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      168 ± 63
    15.1%
    Hispanic Population
    280 people

    In 2024, there were 7.69 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (1.35k people) in Clarendon, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 175 White (Hispanic) and 168 Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    15.1% of the people in Clarendon, TX are hispanic (280 people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Clarendon, 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

    5.16%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    96 people
    5.42%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    97 people

    As of 2024, 5.16% of Clarendon, TX residents (96 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 Clarendon, TX was 5.42%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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    Military

    Veterans

    Most Common Service Period
    1. Vietnam
      52 ± 55
    2. Gulf War (2001-)
      13 ± 34

    Clarendon, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 4 times greater than any other conflict.

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    Health

    83.6% of the population of Clarendon, TX has health coverage, with 49.3% on employee plans, 9.58% on Medicaid, 14.9% on Medicare, 6.8% on non-group plans, and 3.06% 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, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

    Coverage

    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 28.2% under 18 years, 27.1% between 18 and 34 years, 23.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 20.8% over 64 years.

    By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.1% were men and 53.9% were women.

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

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    Uninsured People

    16.4%
    Uninsured
    49.3%
    Employer Coverage
    9.58%
    Medicaid
    14.9%
    Medicare
    6.8%
    Non-Group
    3.06%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Clarendon, TX grew by 21.7% from 13.5% to 16.4%.

    The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Clarendon, 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 Clarendon, TX employs 671 people. In 2024, the largest industries in Clarendon, TX were Educational Services (235 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (123 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (96 people), and the highest paying industries were Construction ($56,667), Public Administration ($51,116), and Health Care & Social Assistance ($39,375).

    Employment

    Occupations

    671
    2024 Value
    ± 161
    2.91%
    1 Year growth
    ± 34%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Clarendon, TX grew at a rate of 2.91%, from 652 employees to 671 employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Clarendon, TX, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (121 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (95 people), and Management Occupations (83 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Clarendon, TX.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    671
    2024 Value
    ± 161
    2.91%
    1 Year growth
    ± 34%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Clarendon, TX grew at a rate of 2.91%, from 652 employees to 671 employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Clarendon, TX, are Educational Services (235 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (123 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (96 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Clarendon, TX, though some of these residents may live in Clarendon, 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

    $38,153
    Median earning men ± $8,480
    $37,738
    Median earning women ± $20,019

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Construction ($86,000), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($38,750), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($33,958).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($51,071), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($43,182), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation, & Accommodations & Food Services ($7,365).

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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.

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    Education

    In 2024, universities in Clarendon, TX awarded 326 degrees. The student population of Clarendon, TX in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 668 male students and 896 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Clarendon, TX are White (192 and 60.6%), Hispanic or Latino (76 and 24%), Black or African American (26 and 8.2%), and Unknown (12 and 3.79%).

    The largest universities in Clarendon, TX by number of degrees awarded are Clarendon College (326 and 100%).

    The most popular majors in Clarendon, TX are General Studies (112 and 34.4%), Hair Styling & Design (100 and 30.7%), and Welding Technology (29 and 8.9%).

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    In 2024 there were 1,564 students enrolled in Clarendon, TX, 42.7% men and 57.3% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 855 records, of which 56% were women and 44% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Hair Styling & Design
      100 degrees awarded
    2. Welding Technology
      29 degrees awarded
    3. Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
      25 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Clarendon, TX was Hair Styling & Design with 100 degrees awarded.

    This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate from schools in Clarendon, TX according to their major.

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Clarendon College
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    326 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Clarendon College with 326 degrees awarded.

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    Student Diversity

    In 2024, 116 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Clarendon, TX, which is 0.552 times less than the 210 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 192 degrees mean that there were 2.53 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 76 degrees awarded.

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    Awarded Degrees over Time

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

    Public, 2-year ($1,800) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($2,640) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Public, 2-year ($1,700) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

    The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Clarendon, TX was $103,300 in 2024, which is 0.31 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $93,700 to $103,300, a 10.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Clarendon, TX is 61.3%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Clarendon, TX have an average commute time of 13.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Clarendon, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    Housing

    Property

    $103,300
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$25,329
    $388
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$111

    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 Clarendon, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    61.3%
    Homeownership
    2024
    73.5%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 61.3% of the housing units in Clarendon, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 65.4%.

    This chart shows the percentage of owner in Clarendon, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

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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.
    $57,250
    Median Household Income
    ± $13,274
    633
    Number of Households
    ± 140

    In 2024, the median household income of the 633 households in Clarendon, TX grew to $57,250 from the previous year's value of $54,441.

    The following chart displays the households in Clarendon, 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 $75k - $100k range.

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    Wage Distribution

    The closest comparable wage GINI for Clarendon, 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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (60.9%)
    2. Carpooled (22.3%)
    3. Worked At Home (10.3%)

    In 2024, 60.9% of workers in Clarendon, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (22.3%) and those who worked at home (10.3%).

    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

    13.6 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Clarendon, TX have a shorter commute time (13.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0% of the workforce in Clarendon, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

    The chart below shows how the median household income in Clarendon, 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 Clarendon, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Clarendon, TX have 2 cars.

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    Poverty

    Poverty & Diversity

    9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Clarendon, TX (133 out of 1.48k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is lower than the national average of 12.5%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 25 - 34, followed by Males 65 - 74 and then Females 18 - 24.

    The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Clarendon, TX is White, followed by Black and Two Or More.

    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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