Terrell, TX

Census Place

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2024 Population

20,366

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

32.6

1.51% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

15.9%

5.66% 1-year decrease

2024 Median Household Income

$65,842

3.21% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$218,500

15% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

8,558

0.54% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Terrell, 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.

91.8% of the residents in Terrell, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Terrell, TX are Southwestern Christian College (22 degrees awarded in 2024).

In 2024, the median property value in Terrell, TX was $218,500, and the homeownership rate was 58.7%.

Most people in Terrell, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 27.3 minutes. The average car ownership in Terrell, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Terrell, TX is home to a population of 20.4k people, from which 91.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 12.1% of Terrell, TX residents were born outside of the country (2.46k people).

In 2024, there were 1.55 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (7.54k people) in Terrell, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 4.87k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 4.06k Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

91.8%

2024 Citizenship

90.6%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 91.8% of Terrell, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Terrell, TX was 90.6%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Terrell, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
7.54k ± 938
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
4.87k ± 986
Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
4.06k ± 1.03k

35.5%

Hispanic Population

7.22k people

35.5% of the people in Terrell, TX are hispanic (7.22k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Terrell, 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

12.1%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

2.46k people

13.7%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

2.6k people

As of 2024, 12.1% of Terrell, TX residents (2.46k 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 Terrell, TX was 13.7%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
332 ± 176
Vietnam
200 ± 74
Gulf War (1990s)
156 ± 112

Terrell, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.66 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Health

82.7% of the population of Terrell, TX has health coverage, with 37.8% on employee plans, 19.2% on Medicaid, 9.2% on Medicare, 13.3% on non-group plans, and 3.21% 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, 44.6% were men and 55.4% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 30.8% under 18 years, 23.7% between 18 and 34 years, 33.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.2% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 44.6% were men and 55.4% were women.

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

Uninsured People

17.3%

Uninsured

37.8%

Employer Coverage

19.2%

Medicaid

9.2%

Medicare

13.3%

Non-Group

3.21%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Terrell, TX grew by 20.6% from 14.4% to 17.3%.

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

Economy

The economy of Terrell, TX employs 8.56k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Terrell, TX were Retail Trade (1,132 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,026 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,016 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($65,139), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($61,136), and Manufacturing ($54,896).

Employment

Occupations

8.56k

2024 Value

± 951

0.54%

1 Year growth

± 15.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Terrell, TX grew at a rate of 0.54%, from 8.51k employees to 8.56k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Terrell, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (949 people), Management Occupations (840 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (822 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Terrell, 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

8.56k

2024 Value

± 951

0.54%

1 Year growth

± 15.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Terrell, TX grew at a rate of 0.54%, from 8.51k employees to 8.56k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Terrell, TX, are Retail Trade (1,132 people), Accommodation & Food Services (1,026 people), and Health Care & Social Assistance (1,016 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Terrell, TX, though some of these residents may live in Terrell, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$46,128

Median earning men ± $3,902

$32,145

Median earning women ± $7,637

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Public Administration ($79,250), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($78,374), and Wholesale Trade ($61,522).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Retail Trade ($43,192), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($41,750), and Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($38,379).

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 Terrell, 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 Terrell, TX awarded 22 degrees. The student population of Terrell, TX in 2024 is skewed towards men, with 62 male students and 48 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Terrell, TX are Black or African American (20 and 90.9%), Two or More Races (1 and 4.55%), and Hispanic or Latino (1 and 4.55%).

The largest universities in Terrell, TX by number of degrees awarded are Southwestern Christian College (22 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Terrell, TX are Liberal Arts & Sciences (21 and 95.5%) and Biblical Studies (1 and 4.55%).

The median tuition cost for private four year colleges is $12,587.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2024 there were 110 students enrolled in Terrell, TX, 56.4% men and 43.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Black or African American with 82 records, of which 43.9% were women and 56.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Liberal Arts & Sciences

Most Common

21 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Terrell, TX was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 21 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Southwestern Christian College

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

22 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwestern Christian College with 22 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2024, 14 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Terrell, TX, which is 1.75 times more than the 8 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Black or African American students. These 20 degrees mean that there were 20 times more degrees awarded to Black or African American students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Two or More Races, with 1 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

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($12,587) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,051) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($1,903) 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 Terrell, TX was $218,500 in 2024, which is 0.657 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $190,000 to $218,500, a 15% increase. The homeownership rate in Terrell, TX is 58.7%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Terrell, TX have an average commute time of 27.3 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Terrell, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$218,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$23,722

$3,436

Median Property Taxes

±$464

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

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

Rent vs Own

58.7%

Homeownership

2024

63%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 58.7% of the housing units in Terrell, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 59.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Terrell, 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.

$65,842

Median Household Income

± $6,108

5.86k

Number of Households

± 642

In 2024, the median household income of the 5.86k households in Terrell, TX grew to $65,842 from the previous year's value of $63,795.

The following chart displays the households in Terrell, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Terrell, 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 (77%)
Carpooled (15.4%)
Worked At Home (4.94%)

In 2024, 77% of workers in Terrell, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (15.4%) and those who worked at home (4.94%).

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

27.3 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Terrell, TX have a longer commute time (27.3 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 4.01% of the workforce in Terrell, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Terrell, TX (3.14k out of 19.8k 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 6 - 11, followed by Females 16 - 17 and then Females 25 - 34.

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