Texarkana, TX

Census Place

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2024 Population

35,992

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2024 Median Age

37.2

0.268% 1-year decrease

2024 Poverty Rate

22%

2.18% 1-year increase

2024 Median Household Income

$50,573

2.71% 1-year growth

2024 Median Property Value

$171,500

7.39% 1-year growth

2024 Employed Population

15,000

2.08% 1-year growth

About

None of the households in Texarkana, 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.

96.8% of the residents in Texarkana, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Texarkana, TX are Texarkana College (1,036 degrees awarded in 2024), Texas A&M University-Texarkana (471 degrees), and Tonsorial Arts Barber College (62 degrees).

In 2024, the median property value in Texarkana, TX was $171,500, and the homeownership rate was 51.6%.

Most people in Texarkana, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 14.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Texarkana, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Texarkana, TX is home to a population of 36k people, from which 96.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 4.86% of Texarkana, TX residents were born outside of the country (1.75k people).

In 2024, there were 1.26 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (16.9k people) in Texarkana, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 13.5k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.3k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

96.8%

2024 Citizenship

96.2%

2023 Citizenship

As of 2024, 96.8% of Texarkana, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Texarkana, TX was 96.2%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Texarkana, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
16.9k ± 818
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
13.5k ± 837
Other (Hispanic)
1.3k ± 459

9.39%

Hispanic Population

3.38k people

9.39% of the people in Texarkana, TX are hispanic (3.38k people).

The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Texarkana, 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

4.86%

2024 Foreign-Born Population

1.75k people

5.29%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

1.91k people

As of 2024, 4.86% of Texarkana, TX residents (1.75k 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 Texarkana, TX was 5.29%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
746 ± 195
Gulf War (2001-)
512 ± 199
Gulf War (1990s)
268 ± 128

Texarkana, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.46 times greater than any other conflict.

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

Health

84.6% of the population of Texarkana, TX has health coverage, with 40.8% on employee plans, 19.6% on Medicaid, 11.8% on Medicare, 11.3% on non-group plans, and 1.06% 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% were men and 54% were women.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27% under 18 years, 20.1% between 18 and 34 years, 35.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 17.6% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46% were men and 54% were women.

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

Uninsured People

15.4%

Uninsured

40.8%

Employer Coverage

19.6%

Medicaid

11.8%

Medicare

11.3%

Non-Group

1.06%

Military or VA

Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Texarkana, TX declined by 8.29% from 16.8% to 15.4%.

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

Economy

The economy of Texarkana, TX employs 15k people. In 2024, the largest industries in Texarkana, TX were Health Care & Social Assistance (2,502 people), Retail Trade (1,857 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,803 people), and the highest paying industries were Finance & Insurance ($77,411), Information ($62,250), and Transportation & Warehousing ($60,135).

Employment

Occupations

15k

2024 Value

± 1,088

2.08%

1 Year growth

± 10.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Texarkana, TX grew at a rate of 2.08%, from 14.7k employees to 15k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Texarkana, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,756 people), Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,708 people), and Sales & Related Occupations (1,619 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Texarkana, 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

15k

2024 Value

± 1,088

2.08%

1 Year growth

± 10.1%

From 2023 to 2024, employment in Texarkana, TX grew at a rate of 2.08%, from 14.7k employees to 15k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Texarkana, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (2,502 people), Retail Trade (1,857 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (1,803 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Texarkana, TX, though some of these residents may live in Texarkana, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$48,110

Median earning men ± $3,410

$35,111

Median earning women ± $4,156

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($98,420), Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($81,250), and Wholesale Trade ($67,708).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Information ($84,107), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($62,096), and Wholesale Trade ($55,313).

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 Texarkana, 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 Texarkana, TX awarded 1,620 degrees. The student population of Texarkana, TX in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 2,668 male students and 4,232 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Texarkana, TX are White (819 and 51.3%), Black or African American (433 and 27.1%), Hispanic or Latino (233 and 14.6%), and Two or More Races (63 and 3.95%).

The largest universities in Texarkana, TX by number of degrees awarded are Texarkana College (1,036 and 64%), Texas A&M University-Texarkana (471 and 29.1%), and Tonsorial Arts Barber College (62 and 3.83%).

The most popular majors in Texarkana, TX are Welding Technology (177 and 10.9%), General Studies (114 and 7.04%), and Culinary Arts & Chef Training (113 and 6.98%).

The median tuition cost for a public four year colleges is $6,209 for in-state students and $22,540 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2024 in Texarkana, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 63.5%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 16.9%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 6,900 (38.7% men and 61.3% 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 6,900 students enrolled in Texarkana, TX, 38.7% men and 61.3% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,541 records, of which 60.6% were women and 39.4% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Welding Technology
87 degrees awarded
General Cosmetology
81 degrees awarded
Culinary Arts & Chef Training
55 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common concentation for 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate recipients in Texarkana, TX was Welding Technology with 87 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Texarkana College
1,036 degrees awarded
Texas A&M University-Texarkana
471 degrees awarded
Tonsorial Arts Barber College
62 degrees awarded

In 2024, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Texarkana College with 1,036 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2024, 779 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Texarkana, TX, which is 0.926 times less than the 841 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 819 degrees mean that there were 1.89 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Black or African American, with 433 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 ($6,209) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

Public, 2-year ($2,212) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,800) 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 Texarkana, TX was $171,500 in 2024, which is 0.515 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $159,700 to $171,500, a 7.39% increase. The homeownership rate in Texarkana, TX is 51.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

People in Texarkana, TX have an average commute time of 14.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Texarkana, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Housing

Property

$171,500

Median Property Value 2024

±$13,882

$7,624

Median Property Taxes

±$710

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

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

Rent vs Own

51.6%

Homeownership

2024

65.9%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2024

In 2024, 51.6% of the housing units in Texarkana, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 51%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Texarkana, 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.

$50,573

Median Household Income

± $5,907

14.8k

Number of Households

± 1,029

In 2024, the median household income of the 14.8k households in Texarkana, TX grew to $50,573 from the previous year's value of $49,240.

The following chart displays the households in Texarkana, 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 Texarkana, 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 (81.8%)
Worked At Home (7.72%)
Carpooled (7.51%)

In 2024, 81.8% of workers in Texarkana, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (7.72%) and those who carpooled to work (7.51%).

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

14.7 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Texarkana, TX have a shorter commute time (14.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 0.479% of the workforce in Texarkana, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

22% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Texarkana, TX (7.61k out of 34.5k 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 25 - 34, followed by Males 6 - 11 and then Males 25 - 34.

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

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.