South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX

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2024 Population
110,296
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2024 Median Age
30.8
0.654% 1-year increase
2024 Poverty Rate
33.8%
0.553% 1-year increase
2024 Median Household Income
$40,404
2.15% 1-year growth
2024 Median Property Value
$95,200
4.04% 1-year growth
2023 Employed Population
36,245
4.19% 1-year decline

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79.3% of the households in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, 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.

86.3% of the residents in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

In 2024, the median property value in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX was $95,200, and the homeownership rate was 69.5%.

Most people in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 23 minutes. The average car ownership in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX is home to a population of 110k people, from which 86.3% are citizens. As of 2024, 20.4% of South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (22.5k people).

In 2024, there were 2.05 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (59.6k people) in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.1k White (Hispanic) and 12.8k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX are Spanish (79,599 households), Vietnamese (196 households), and Other Native Languages of North America (151 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY
55,169
Women
49.8%
55,623
Men
50.2%

The resident population of United States in 2023 was 110,792 inhabitants, with 50.2% men, and 49.8% women.

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Citizenship

86.3%
2024 Citizenship
85.8%
2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 86.3% of South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX was 85.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX
  1. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
    59.6k ± 2.38k
  2. White (Hispanic)
    29.1k ± 2.26k
  3. Other (Hispanic)
    12.8k ± 1.67k
92.6%
Hispanic Population
102k people

In 2024, there were 2.05 times more Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents (59.6k people) in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 29.1k White (Hispanic) and 12.8k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

92.6% of the people in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX are hispanic (102k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    20,727 ± 3,187 people
  2. Guatemala
    69 ± 204 people
  3. Honduras
    58 ± 187 people

In 2023, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 20,727 South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX residents, followed by Guatemala with 69 and Honduras with 58.

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Foreign-Born Population

20.4%
2024 Foreign-Born Population
22.5k people
20.6%
2023 Foreign-Born Population
22.7k people

As of 2024, 20.4% of South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX residents (22.5k 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 South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX was 20.6%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages
  1. Spanish
    79,599 households (78.7%)
  2. Vietnamese
    196 households (0.194%)
  3. Other Native Languages of North America
    151 households (0.149%)

79.3% of the households in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 22.3%. 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.

In 2024, the most common non-English language spoken in households in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX was Spanish. 78.7% of the households in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

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Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    688 ± 196
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    429 ± 195
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    139 ± 83

South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.6 times greater than any other conflict.

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Economy

The economy of South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX employs 36.2k people. In 2023, the largest industries in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX were Elementary & secondary schools (5,042 people), Home health care services (3,498 people), and Construction (3,460 people), and the highest paying industries were Pipeline transportation ($110,227), Natural gas distribution ($105,539), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals ($80,729).

Males in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.44 times higher than the average income of females, which is $37,234. The income inequality in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.465, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure
RACE/ETHNICITY
17,700
Women
48.8%
18,545
Men
51.2%

The workforce of South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX in 2023 was 36,245 people, with 48.8% woman, and 51.2% men.

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Occupations

36.2k
2023 Value
−4.19%
1 Year decline
± −4.19%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −4.19%, from 37.8k employees to 36.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX, are Home health aides (1,555 people), Cashiers (1,548 people), and Personal care aides (1,540 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Industries

Employment by Industries

36.2k
2023 Value
−4.19%
1 Year decline
± −4.19%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −4.19%, from 37.8k employees to 36.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX, are Elementary & secondary schools (5,042 people), Home health care services (3,498 people), and Construction (3,460 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, 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

$36,123
Median earning men ± $2,393
$22,597
Median earning women ± $1,735

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($59,509), Manufacturing ($50,977), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($49,155).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Public Administration ($36,933), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($28,631), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($24,176).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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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.

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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

Voting results are not available for South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.
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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Education

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Measure

In 2023, 2.48% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 2.81% of women were in the same situation.

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Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX in 2023 were High School or Equivalent (23.7k), Primary Education (22.6k), and Secondary Education (19.6k).

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Housing & Living

The median property value in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX was $95,200 in 2024, which is 0.286 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $91,500 to $95,200, a 4.04% increase. The homeownership rate in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX is 69.5%, which is higher than the national average of 65.2%.

People in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 23 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$95,200
Median Property Value 2024
±$5,504
$22,884
Median Property Taxes
±$1,148

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 South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

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Rent vs Own

69.5%
Homeownership
2024
65.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2024

In 2024, 69.5% of the housing units in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 71%.

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Equity

Household Income

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$40,404
Median Household Income
± $2,121
32.9k
Number of Households
± 1,512

In 2024, the median household income of the 32.9k households in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX grew to $40,404 from the previous year's value of $39,552.

The following chart displays the households in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle 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 < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

0.465
2023 Wage GINI in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX
0.449
2022 Wage GINI in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX

In 2023, the income inequality in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX was 0.465 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 3.63% growth from 2022 to 2023, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat less even. The GINI for South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.476. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

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Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2024
  1. Drove Alone (73.8%)
  2. Carpooled (12.3%)
  3. Worked At Home (8.39%)

In 2024, 73.8% of workers in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (12.3%) and those who worked at home (8.39%).

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

23 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (23 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.19% of the workforce in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

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Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

33.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX (36.3k out of 107k 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 Females 18 - 24, followed by Females 6 - 11 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX is Hispanic, followed by Two Or More and White.

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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Health

73.6% of the population of South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 21.9% on employee plans, 32.8% on Medicaid, 7.33% on Medicare, 10.7% on non-group plans, and 0.836% 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, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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1,657 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Texas

Primary care physicians in Texas see an average of 1,657 patients per year. This represents a 0% change from the previous year (1,657 patients).

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Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 33.3% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 31.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.9% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.5% were men and 50.5% were women.

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Uninsured People

26.4%
Uninsured
21.9%
Employer Coverage
32.8%
Medicaid
7.33%
Medicare
10.7%
Non-Group
0.836%
Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in South Texas Development Council (South)--Coastal Bend COG (West), Dimmit & La Salle PUMA, TX declined by 6.61% from 28.2% to 26.4%.

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