College Station, TX

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2024 Population

124,570

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2024 Poverty Rate

29.2%

2.24% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$50,900

1.69% 1-year decline

2024 Median Property Value

$346,700

6.19% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

61,222

0.00817% 1-year decline

About

None of the households in College Station, 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.

91.7% of the residents in College Station, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in College Station, TX are Texas A&M University-College Station (21,607 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in College Station, TX was $346,700, and the homeownership rate was 35.4%.

Most people in College Station, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 17.4 minutes. The average car ownership in College Station, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

College Station, TX is home to a population of 125k people, from which 91.7% are citizens. As of 2024, 12.8% of College Station, TX residents were born outside of the country (15.9k people).

In 2024, there were 6.08 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (74k people) in College Station, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 12.2k Asian (Non-Hispanic) and 10.1k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.7%

2024 Citizenship

92.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 91.7% of College Station, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in College Station, TX was 92.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in College Station, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in College Station, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
74k ± 1.55k
Asian (Non-Hispanic)
12.2k ± 496
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
10.1k ± 1.44k

18.9%

Hispanic Population

23.6k people

18.9% of the people in College Station, TX are hispanic (23.6k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,408,340 ± 36,549 people
India
354,317 ± 14,528 people
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.

Foreign-Born Population

12.8%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

15.9k people

12.2%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

14.9k people

As of 2024, 12.8% of College Station, TX residents (15.9k 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 College Station, TX was 12.2%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in College Station, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
1,818 ± 368
Vietnam
829 ± 175
Gulf War (1990s)
391 ± 137

College Station, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 2.19 times greater than any other conflict.

The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in College Station, TX.

Health

91.5% of the population of College Station, TX has health coverage, with 61.5% on employee plans, 6.68% on Medicaid, 5.37% on Medicare, 16.7% on non-group plans, and 1.25% 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, 51.2% were men and 48.8% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 21.9% under 18 years, 47.7% between 18 and 34 years, 23.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 7.13% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 51.2% were men and 48.8% were women.

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

Uninsured People

8.52%

Uninsured

61.5%

Employer Coverage

6.68%

Medicaid

5.37%

Medicare

16.7%

Non-Group

1.25%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in College Station, TX grew by 5.32% from 8.09% to 8.52%.

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

Economy

The economy of College Station, TX employs 61.2k people. In 2024, the largest industries in College Station, TX were Educational Services (16,733 people), Retail Trade (8,095 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (6,753 people), and the highest paying industries were Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($97,872), Wholesale Trade ($77,759), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($67,000).

Employment

Occupations

61.2k

2024 Value

± 2,229

−0.00817%

1 Year decline

± 5.12%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in College Station, TX declined at a rate of −0.00817%, from 61.2k employees to 61.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in College Station, TX, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (10,134 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,930 people), and Management Occupations (5,784 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of College Station, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

Industries

Employment by Industries

61.2k

2024 Value

± 2,229

−0.00817%

1 Year decline

± 5.12%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in College Station, TX declined at a rate of −0.00817%, from 61.2k employees to 61.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in College Station, TX, are Educational Services (16,733 people), Retail Trade (8,095 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (6,753 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of College Station, TX, though some of these residents may live in College Station, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,927

Median earning men ± $2,920

$28,133

Median earning women ± $2,446

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Wholesale Trade ($79,302), Public Administration ($77,327), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($75,856).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($46,806), Public Administration ($41,250), and Manufacturing ($40,208).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

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.

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

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for College Station, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
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.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

Senatorial voting results are only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

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 Texas

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.

Education

In 2024, universities in College Station, TX awarded 21,607 degrees. The student population of College Station, TX in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 41,363 male students and 36,958 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in College Station, TX are White (11,384 and 57.5%), Hispanic or Latino (4,508 and 22.8%), Asian (1,976 and 9.99%), and Two or More Races (663 and 3.35%).

The largest universities in College Station, TX by number of degrees awarded are Texas A&M University-College Station (21,607 and 100%).

The most popular majors in College Station, TX are General Biomedical Sciences (685 and 3.17%), Mechanical Engineering (668 and 3.09%), and General Communication (648 and 3%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $9,092 for in-state students and $36,169 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in College Station, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 57.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 39.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 78,321 (52.8% men and 47.2% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2024 there were 78,321 students enrolled in College Station, TX, 52.8% men and 47.2% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 38,624 records, of which 47.7% were women and 52.3% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Psychology
601 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
594 degrees awarded
General Biomedical Sciences
587 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in College Station, TX was General Psychology with 601 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in College Station, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Texas A&M University-College Station

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

21,607 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Texas A&M University-College Station with 21,607 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 10,664 men were awarded degrees from institutions in College Station, TX, which is 0.975 times less than the 10,943 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 11,384 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 4,508 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($9,092) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,903) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($900) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Housing & Living

The median property value in College Station, TX was $346,700 in 2024, which is 1.04 times larger than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $326,500 to $346,700, a 6.19% increase. The homeownership rate in College Station, TX is 35.4%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in College Station, TX have an average commute time of 17.4 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in College Station, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$346,700

Median Property Value 2024

±$8,530

$16,368

Median Property Taxes

±$990

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 College Station, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

Rent vs Own

35.4%

Homeownership

2024

66.4%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 35.4% of the housing units in College Station, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 35.9%.

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

Equity

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$50,900

Median Household Income

± $2,400

46.2k

Number of Households

± 1,896

In 2024, the median household income of the 46.2k households in College Station, TX declined from $50,900 from the previous year's value of $51,776.

The following chart displays the households in College Station, 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 range.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for College Station, 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.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024

Drove Alone (69.5%)
Worked At Home (12.2%)
Carpooled (8.06%)

In 2024, 69.5% of workers in College Station, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (12.2%) and those who carpooled to work (8.06%).

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.

Commute Time

17.4 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in College Station, TX have a shorter commute time (17.4 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 1.44% of the workforce in College Station, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

29.2% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in College Station, TX (32k out of 110k 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 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

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

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.