Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX

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2019 Population

186,988

1.23% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2019 Median Age

40.8

0.246% 1-year increase

2019 Poverty Rate

19.3%

3.37% 1-year decrease

2019 Median Household Income

$43,724

4.02% 1-year growth

2019 Median Property Value

$113,500

8.2% 1-year growth

2019 Employed Population

64,075

3.03% 1-year growth

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In 2019, Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX had a population of 187k people with a median age of 40.8 and a median household income of $43,724. Between 2018 and 2019 the population of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX grew from 184,719 to 186,988, a 1.23% increase and its median household income grew from $42,036 to $43,724, a 4.02% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (65.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (16.6%), White (Hispanic) (13.1%), Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (1.5%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.37%). 14.1% of the households in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX speak a non-English language at home as their primary language, and 95.2% of the residents in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX are Sam Houston State University (5,295 degrees awarded in 2019) and Sebring Career Schools-Huntsville (12 degrees).

In 2019, the median property value in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was $113,500, and the homeownership rate was 67.7%. Most people in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 30.2 minutes. The average car ownership in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX borders Rusk, Cherokee & Panola Counties PUMA, TX, Henderson & Anderson Counties PUMA, TX, Brazos Valley COG (Outside Brazos County) & Milam County PUMA, TX, Angelina & Nacogdoches Counties PUMA, TX, Deep East Texas COG (East) PUMA, TX, Orange & Hardin Counties PUMA, TX, Liberty & Chambers Counties PUMA, TX, and Montgomery County (Northeast)Conroe City (East) PUMA, TX.

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COVID-19

Daily New Cases by Date

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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.

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Employment by Industry Sector

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Start Year

Y-Axis

8.45%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between May 2020 and May 2021

As of May 2021, there are 145M people employed in Texas. This represents a 8.45% increase in employment when compared to May 2020.

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

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Community Mobility

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This chart presents movement trends over time in the state of Texas across different categories of places such as retail and recreation, groceries and pharmacies, parks, transit stations, workplaces, and residential.

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Diversity

Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX is home to a population of 187k people, from which 95.2% are citizens. As of 2019, 20.2% of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (37.8k people).

In 2019, there were 3.93 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (122k people) in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 31.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 24.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common foreign languages spoken in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX are Spanish (21,894 speakers), Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa (738 speakers), and Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa (456 speakers).

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
122k ± 32
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
31.1k ± 465
White (Hispanic)
24.4k ± 608

15%

Hispanic Population

28.1k people

15% of the people in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX are hispanic (28.1k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Non-English Speakers

Most Common Languages

Spanish
21,894 speakers (12.3%)
Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa
738 speakers (0.415%)
Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa
456 speakers (0.256%)

14.1% of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX citizens are speakers of a non-English language, which is lower than the national average of 22%.

In 2019, the most common non-English language spoken in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was Spanish. 12.3% of the overall population of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX are native Spanish speakers. 0.415% speak Yoruba, Twi, Igbo, or Other Languages of Western Africa and 0.256% speak Swahili or Other Languages of Central, Eastern, & Southern Africa, the next two most common languages.

Heritage

Foreign-Born Population

20.2%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

37.8k people

6.39%

2018 Foreign-Born Population

11.8k people

As of 2019, 20.2% of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX residents (37.8k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 34%. In 2018, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was 6.39%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Age by Nativity

Median Native-Born Age

± 0.4

Median Foreign-Born Age

± 2.5

In 2019, the median age of all people in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was 40.8. Native-born citizens, with a median age of 41, were generally younger than foreign-born citizens, with a median age of 42. But people in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX are getting getting older. In 2018, the average age of all Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX residents was 41.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
7,304 ± 2,057 people
Kenya
1,160 ± 834 people
Nigeria
805 ± 695 people

In 2019, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 7,304 Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX residents, followed by Kenya with 1,160 and Nigeria with 805.

Citizenship

95.2%

2019 Citizenship

95.4%

2018 Citizenship

As of 2019, 95.2% of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2018, the percentage of US citizens in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was 95.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
5,683 ± 497
Gulf War (2001-)
2,305 ± 440
Gulf War (1990s)
1,707 ± 304

Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.47 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

Median household income in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX is $43,724. In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,445, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Grapevine, Southlake & Colleyville Cities PUMA, TX, with respective values of $134,211 and $128,192.

Males in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.34 times higher than the average income of females, which is $38,799. The income inequality in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.445, which is lower than than the national average.

The economy of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX employs 64.1k people. The largest industries in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX are Justice, public order, & safety activities (6,753 people), Construction (5,787 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,896 people), and the highest paying industries are Air transportation ($129,304), Offices of dentists ($123,360), and Rail transportation ($100,131).

Wages

Median Household Income

$43,724

2019 value

± $1,416

4.02%

1 Year Growth

± 4.14%

Households in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX have a median annual income of $43,724, which is less than the median annual income of $65,712 across the entire United States. This is in comparison to a median income of $42,036 in 2018, which represents a 4.02% annual growth.

The following chart shows how the median household income in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX compares to that of its neighboring and parent geographies.

Wage by Gender in Common Jobs

$52,171

Average Male Salary in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX

± $7,129

$38,799

Average Female Salary in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX

± $5,223

In 2019, full-time male employees in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX made 1.34 times more than female employees.

This chart shows the gender-based wage disparity in the 5 most common occupations in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX by number of full-time employees.

Wage by Race and Ethnicity in Common Jobs

Highest Average Salaries by Race & Ethnicity in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX

White
$42,481 ± $4,942
Asian
$37,456 ± $30,813
American Indian
$36,307 ± $28,303

In 2019 the highest paid race/ethnicity of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX workers was White. These workers were paid 1.13 times more than Asian workers, who made the second highest salary of any race/ethnicity in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX.

This chart shows the race- and ethnicity-based wage disparities in the 5 most common occupations in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX by number of full-time employees.

Wage Distribution

0.445

2019 Wage GINI in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX

0.449

2018 Wage GINI in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX

In 2019, the income inequality in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was 0.445 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.825% decline from 2018 to 2019, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2019, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,445, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Grapevine, Southlake & Colleyville Cities PUMA, TX, with respective values of $134,211 and $128,192.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

Poverty by Age and Gender

Females 18 - 24

Largest Demographic Living in Poverty

19.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX (31.4k out of 162k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.3%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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.

Poverty by Race and Ethnicity

Largest Race or Ethnicity Living in Poverty

White
21,649 ± 1,164
Black
7,701 ± 762
Hispanic
5,369 ± 548

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

Occupations

Employment by Occupations

64.1k

2019 Value

3.03%

1 Year growth

± 3.03%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 3.03%, from 62.2k employees to 64.1k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX, are Correctional officers and jailers (3,180 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,108 people), and Cashiers (2,046 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX.

Most Common

The most common jobs held by residents of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX, by number of employees, are Correctional officers and jailers (3,180 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (2,108 people), and Cashiers (2,046 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX has an unusually high number of residents working as Correctional officers and jailers (19 times higher than expected), Derrick, rotary drill, & service unit operators, & roustabouts, oil, gas, & mining (16.3 times), and Firstline supervisors of correctional officers (14.2 times).

Highest Paid

The highest paid jobs held by residents of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX, by average salary, are Farmers, ranchers, & other agricultural managers ($127,605), Credit counselors & loan officers ($118,901), and Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers ($113,102).

Industries

Employment by Industries

64.1k

2019 Value

3.03%

1 Year growth

± 3.03%

From 2018 to 2019, employment in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX grew at a rate of 3.03%, from 62.2k employees to 64.1k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX, are Justice, public order, & safety activities (6,753 people), Construction (5,787 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,896 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Most Common

The most common industries in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX, by number of employees, are Justice, public order, & safety activities (6,753 people), Construction (5,787 people), and Elementary & secondary schools (4,896 people).

Most Specialized

Compared to other PUMAs, Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX has an unusually high number of Veneer, plywood, & engineered wood products (9.24 times higher than expected), Sawmills & wood preservation (8.45 times), and Support activities for mining (7.25 times) industries.

Highest Paying

The highest paying industries in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX, by average salary, are Air transportation ($129,304), Offices of dentists ($123,360), and Rail transportation ($100,131).

Domestic Trade

Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Top Domestic Production in Dollars

In 2018, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Fuel oils with $358B, followed by Crude petroleum ($332B) and Gasoline ($284B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Texas.

$2.8T

2018 Value in Texas

$5.07T

Projected 2045 Value in Texas

81.2% growth

In 2018, total outbound Texas trade was $2.8T. This is expected to increase 81.2% to $5.07T by 2045.

The following chart shows how the domestic outbound Texas trade is projected to change in comparison to its neighboring states.

Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.

Most Common Trade Partners

Louisiana
$97.6B
Michigan
$67.7B
California
$60.2B

In 2018, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $97.6B, followed by Michigan with $67.7B and California and $60.2B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

Civics

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.2%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.16%). The most partisan county was Roberts County, TX with 94.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

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 36 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

2016 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.2%)
Republican Party
Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.2%)
Democratic Party
Gary Johnson (3.16%)
Libertarian Party

In the 2016 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.2% of the vote. The runner-up was Hillary Rodham Clinton (43.2%), followed by Gary Johnson (3.16%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2016.

Presidential Popular Vote by County

Presidential voting results are only available at the county level. Showing data for the counties inside of Texas.

Showing data up to the 2016 election. Updated election results are currently being processed, and will be released in the coming months.

Donald J. Trump

Popular Vote for Texas

52.2% for the Republican Party

Most Partisan Counties in Texas

Roberts County, TX
94.6% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
King County, TX
93.7% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
Motley County, TX
92% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

In the 2016 presidential election, the most partisan county in Texas was Roberts County, TX with 94.6% of the vote going to Donald J. Trump running for the Republican Party.

The following map shows the counties in Texas colored by their party leaning.

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

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.

US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 36 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

Education

In 2019, universities in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX awarded 5,307 degrees. The student population of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX is skewed towards women, with 8,011 male students and 13,586 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX are White (2,888 and 56%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,176 and 22.8%), Black or African American (685 and 13.3%), and Two or More Races (159 and 3.08%).

The largest universities in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Sam Houston State University (5,295 and 99.8%) and Sebring Career Schools-Huntsville (12 and 0.226%).

The most popular majors in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX are Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (878 and 16.5%), Other Multidisciplinary Studies (383 and 7.22%), and General Business (313 and 5.9%).

The median tuition costs in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX are $N/A for private four year colleges, and $5,856 and $15,984 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
837 degree-majorss awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
383 degree-majorss awarded
General Business
313 degree-majorss awarded

In 2018, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 837 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Sam Houston State University
5,295 degrees awarded
Sebring Career Schools-Huntsville
12 degrees awarded

$5,856

Median In-State Public

$N/A

Median Private

In 2019, the Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sam Houston State University with 5,295 degrees awarded.

Student Gender for Common Institutions

1,899

Degrees Awarded to Men

3,408

Degrees Awarded to Women

In 2019, 1,899 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX, which is 0.557 times less than the 3,408 female students who received degrees in the same year.

This chart displays the gender disparity between the institutions in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX by degrees awarded.

Student Race and Ethnicity

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity

White
2,888 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
1,176 degrees awarded
Black or African American
685 degrees awarded

In 2019 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was White students. These 2,888 degrees mean that there were 2.46 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,176 degrees awarded.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX was $113,500 in 2019, which is 0.472 times smaller than the national average of $240,500. Between 2018 and 2019 the median property value increased from $104,900 to $113,500, a 8.2% increase. The homeownership rate in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX is 67.7%, which is higher than the national average of 64.1%. People in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 30.2 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property Value

$113,500

2019 Median

± $4,143

$104,900

2018 Median

± $5,875

In 2019, the median property value in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX grew to to $113,500 from the previous year's value of $104,900.

The following charts display, first, the property values in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies and, second, owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property value buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX the largest share of households have a property value in the $100k - $125k range.

Household Income

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

$43,724

Median Household Income

± $1,416

64.3k

Number of Households

± 2,070

In 2019, the median household income of the 64.3k households in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX grew to $43,724 from the previous year's value of $42,036.

The following chart displays the households in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, 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.

Property Taxes

< $800

Average Range

This chart shows the households in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

Rent vs Own

67.7%

2019 Homeownership

67.9%

2018 Homeownership

In 2019, 67.7% of the housing units in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.9%.

This percentage of owner-occupation is higher than the national average of 64.1%. This chart shows the ownership percentage in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Commute Time

30.2 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX have a longer commute time (30.2 minutes) than the normal US worker (25.5 minutes). Additionally, 6.83% of the workforce in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2019

Drove Alone (81.9%)
Carpooled (8.92%)
Worked At Home (4.79%)

In 2019, 81.9% of workers in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (8.92%) and those who worked at home (4.79%).

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.

Transportation

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX have 2 cars, followed by 1 car.

Health

83.5% of the population of Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 40.5% on employee plans, 15.2% on Medicaid, 15.6% on Medicare, 10.1% on non-group plans, and 2.17% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in Texas see 1642 patients per year on average, which represents a 0% change from the previous year (1642 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1677 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 827 patients per year.

Comparing across all counties in the state, Trinity County has the highest prevalence of diabetes (23.2%). Additionally, Burleson County has the highest prevalence of adult obesity (46.6%)

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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

1,642 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,642 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,642 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Texas in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

Behavioral Health Conditions

Data only available at the state level.

State with the Highest Prevalence

West Virginia
8.26% of the population affected
Arkansas
8.13% of the population affected
New Hampshire
7.98% of the population affected

In 2016, West Virginia had the highest prevalence of adults with major depressive episode, with 8.26% of the population affected. The second highest is Arkansas (8.13%), followed by New Hampshire (7.98%).

The following map shows the percent of individuals with major depressive episode by state over multiple years.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Access and Quality

Data only available at state level.

Most prevalent states

Mississippi
19.2% of adults
Texas
17.9% of adults
Louisiana
17.6% of adults

In 2016, Mississippi had the highest prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost, at 19.2%. It is followed by Texas (17.9%) and Louisiana (17.6%).

The following map shows the prevalence of adults who haven't seen a doctor in the past 12 months due to cost by state over multiple years.

Health Care Spending

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

$6,998

Total Per Capita Spending on Personal Health Care in Texas

$4,696

Per Enrollee Private Health Insurance Spending on Personal Health Care

$7,273

Per Enrollee Medicaid Spending on Personal Health Care

$11,895

Per Enrollee Medicare Spending on Personal Health Care

Between 2013 and 2014, all personal health care spending per capita in Texas (including private, Medicare, and Medicaid) grew 5.06%, from $6,661 to $6,998.

The following chart shows how this spending changed over time in comparison to Medicaid, Medicare, and private insurance spending, per enrollee.

Health Care Coverage

16.5%

Uninsured

40.5%

Employer Coverage

15.2%

Medicaid

15.6%

Medicare

10.1%

Non-Group

2.17%

Military or VA

Between 2018 and 2019, the percent of uninsured citizens in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX declined by 0.974% from 16.6% to 16.5%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Deep East Texas COG (West) & Walker County PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.