Texas

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    2024 Population
    30.2M
    US Senator
    John Cornyn
    Republican Party
    US Senator
    Ted Cruz
    Republican Party
    2024 Median Age
    35.6
    0.282% 1-year increase
    2024 Poverty Rate
    13.8%
    0.116% 1-year decrease
    2024 Median Household Income
    $78,476
    2.86% 1-year growth
    2024 Median Property Value
    $283,800
    8.99% 1-year growth
    2024 Employed Population
    13.7M
    2.16% 1-year growth

    About

    35.1% of the households in Texas 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.

    89.8% of the residents in Texas are U.S. citizens.

    The largest universities in Texas are Texas A&M University-College Station (21,607 degrees awarded in 2024), The University of Texas at Austin (18,023 degrees), and Lone Star College System (13,085 degrees).

    In 2024, the median property value in Texas was $283,800, and the homeownership rate was 62.6%.

    Most people in Texas drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 26.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Texas was 2 cars per household.

    Texas borders Arkansas, Louisiana, New Mexico, and Oklahoma.

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    Population & Diversity

    Texas is home to a population of 30.2M people, from which 89.8% are citizens. As of 2024, 17.5% of Texas residents were born outside of the country (5.28M people).

    In 2024, there were 2.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.8M people) in Texas than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.85M Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 3.6M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary language in households in Texas are Spanish (7,932,949 households), Vietnamese (247,783 households), and Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese) (195,841 households).

    Population & Diversity

    Population by Location

    Sex
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    The 3 PUMAS with the highest resident population
    1. Hunt & Rockwall Counties--Rockwall, Greenville & Dallas (Far Northeast) Cities PUMA, TX
      232,556
    2. Collin County (East) PUMA, TX
      226,081
    3. Denton County (North & West)--Denton City (Outer) PUMA, TX
      224,281

    In 2024 there were 30,188,424 residents in Texas.

    The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) with the highest resident population were Hunt & Rockwall Counties--Rockwall, Greenville & Dallas (Far Northeast) Cities PUMA, TX (232,556 people), Collin County (East) PUMA, TX (226,081 people), and Denton County (North & West)--Denton City (Outer) PUMA, TX (224,281 people).

    The following map shows all of the states in Texas colored by the resident population.

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    Residents by Gender and Age

    RACE/ETHNICITY
    15,124,206
    Women
    50.1%
    15,064,218
    Men
    49.9%

    The resident population of United States in 2024 was 30,188,424 inhabitants, with 49.9% men, and 50.1% women.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the residents by gender and age in Texas.

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    Citizenship

    89.8%
    2024 Citizenship
    90%
    2023 Citizenship

    As of 2024, 89.8% of Texas residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.2%. In 2023, the percentage of US citizens in Texas was 90%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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

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    Diversity

    Race and Ethnicity

    The 3 largest ethnic groups in Texas
    1. White (Non-Hispanic)
      11.8M ± 6.92k
    2. Two Races Including Other (Hispanic)
      5.85M ± 40.7k
    3. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
      3.6M ± 10.6k
    39.7%
    Hispanic Population
    12M people

    In 2024, there were 2.02 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (11.8M people) in Texas than any other race or ethnicity. There were 5.85M Two Races Including Other (Hispanic) and 3.6M Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

    39.7% of the people in Texas are hispanic (12M people).

    The following chart shows the 8 races represented in Texas as a share of the total population.

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    Global Diversity

    Most Common Origin
    1. Mexico
      2,408,340 ± 36,549 people
    2. India
      354,317 ± 14,528 people
    3. 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.

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    Foreign-Born Population

    17.5%
    2024 Foreign-Born Population
    5.28M people
    17.1%
    2023 Foreign-Born Population
    5.07M people

    As of 2024, 17.5% of Texas residents (5.28M 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 Texas was 17.1%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

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    Non-English Households

    Most Common Non-English Languages
    1. Spanish
      7,932,949 households (28.1%)
    2. Vietnamese
      247,783 households (0.877%)
    3. Chinese (Incl. Mandarin, Cantonese)
      195,841 households (0.693%)

    35.1% of the households in Texas 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 Texas was Spanish. 28.1% of the households in Texas 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. Gulf War (2001-)
      483,213 ± 6,674
    2. Vietnam
      365,149 ± 4,323
    3. Gulf War (1990s)
      254,762 ± 4,620

    Texas has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.32 times greater than any other conflict.

    The chart shows the distribution of veterans by conflict in Texas.

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    Health

    82.9% of the population of Texas has health coverage, with 45.5% on employee plans, 13.7% on Medicaid, 9.66% on Medicare, 12.2% on non-group plans, and 1.76% 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

    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).

    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.

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    Health Care Diversity

    In 2024, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.8% under 18 years, 22.5% between 18 and 34 years, 37.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 13.3% over 64 years.

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

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

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    Uninsured People

    17.1%
    Uninsured
    45.5%
    Employer Coverage
    13.7%
    Medicaid
    9.66%
    Medicare
    12.2%
    Non-Group
    1.76%
    Military or VA

    Between 2023 and 2024, the percent of uninsured citizens in Texas declined by 1.34% from 17.4% to 17.1%.

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

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    Health Indicators

    Health Outcomes

    Indicator

    In 2025, the average number of mentally unhealthy days reported in past 30 days (age-adjusted) was 5.13 in Texas.

    The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Texas and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Texas.

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    Health Behaviors

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of the adult population (age 18 and older) that reports a body mass index (BMI) greater than or equal to 30 kg/m2 (age-adjusted) was 35.7% in Texas.

    The  map shows the distribution of the indicator in the counties of Texas and the graphic underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Texas.

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    Clinical Care

    Indicator

    In 2025, the percentage of population under age 65 without health insurance was 18.8% in Texas.

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    Economy

    The economy of Texas employs 13.7M people. In 2024, the largest industries in Texas were Construction (1,047,804 people), Elementary & secondary schools (958,965 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (857,286 people), and the highest paying industries were Internet publishing, broadcasting & web search portals ($153,650), Oil & gas extraction ($151,600), and Securities, commodities, funds, trusts & other financial investments ($145,313).

    Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.37 times higher than the average income of females, which is $63,144. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.475, which is higher than than the national average.

    Employment

    Workforce Diversity

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY
    6,310,116
    Women
    46.2%
    7,351,625
    Men
    53.8%

    The workforce of Texas in 2024 was 13,661,741 people, with 46.2% woman, and 53.8% men.

    The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Texas.

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    Workforce and Wage by Location

    Measure
    RACE/ETHNICITY

    In 2024 there were 13,661,741 people working in Texas. The Public Use Microdata Areas (PUMA) that concentrated the largest workforce were Denton County (North & West)--Denton City (Outer) PUMA, TX (112,030 people), Capital Area COG--Williamson County (West), Cedar Park & Leander Cities PUMA, TX (109,175 people), and Collin County (East) PUMA, TX (108,304 people).

    The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Texas colored by workforce or average wage.

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    Occupations

    13.7M
    2024 Value
    2.16%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.16%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Texas grew at a rate of 2.16%, from 13.4M employees to 13.7M employees.

    The most common job groups, by number of people living in Texas, are Other managers (384,725 people), Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (350,141 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (323,235 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Texas.

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    Unemployment Insurance Claims

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

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    Industries

    Employment by Industries

    13.7M
    2024 Value
    2.16%
    1 Year growth
    ± 2.16%

    From 2023 to 2024, employment in Texas grew at a rate of 2.16%, from 13.4M employees to 13.7M employees.

    The most common employment sectors for those who live in Texas, are Construction (1,047,804 people), Elementary & secondary schools (958,965 people), and Restaurants & Food Services (857,286 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Texas, though some of these residents may live in Texas and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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    Median Earnings by Industry

    $54,667
    Median earning men ± $246
    $39,974
    Median earning women ± $182

    The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($83,456), Information ($77,475), and Public Administration ($74,057).

    The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2024 are Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($55,592), Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($55,471), and Public Administration ($54,220).

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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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    Establishments by Size

    The industries with the most establishments
    1. 57,857
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    2. 36,304
      Retail Trade
    3. 36,037
      Health Care and Social Assistance

    The visualization shows the distribution of establishments by industry and by size according to the number of employees.

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    Payroll by Industry Sector

    The industries with the highest total annual payroll
    1. $92.6M
      Health Care and Social Assistance
    2. $85.7M
      Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
    3. $64.1M
      Finance and Insurance

    The chart shows the total annual payroll and the average annual payroll by industry.

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    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
    1. Electronics
      $309B
    2. Gasoline
      $256B
    3. Fuel oils
      $196B

    In 2024, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $309B, followed by Gasoline ($256B) and Fuel oils ($196B).

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

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    Domestic Trade Growth

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    $2.5T
    2024 Value in Texas
    $4.54T
    Projected 2050 Value in Texas
    81.2% growth

    In 2024, total outbound Texas trade was $2.5T. This is expected to increase 81.2% to $4.54T by 2050.

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

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    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
    1. Louisiana
      $88.1B
    2. California
      $76.4B
    3. Michigan
      $70.4B

    In 2024, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $88.1B, followed by California with $76.4B and Michigan and $70.4B.

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

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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%).

    The most partisan county was Roberts County, TX with 96.2% 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 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

    Presidential Elections

    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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    Presidential Popular Vote by County

    Donald J. Trump
    Popular Vote for Texas
    56.1% for the Republican Party
    Most Partisan Counties in Texas
    1. Roberts County, TX
      96.2% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
    2. Borden County, TX
      95.4% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)
    3. King County, TX
      95% for Donald J. Trump (Republican Party)

    In the 2024 presidential election, the most partisan county in Texas was Roberts County, TX with 96.2% 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.

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    Senator Elections

    US Senators from Texas

    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

    In 2024, universities in Texas awarded 414,480 degrees. The student population of Texas in 2024 is skewed towards women, with 717,636 male students and 981,044 female students.

    Most students graduating from Universities in Texas are Hispanic or Latino (157,816 and 40.6%), White (133,368 and 34.3%), Black or African American (45,372 and 11.7%), and Asian (28,521 and 7.33%).

    The largest universities in Texas by number of degrees awarded are Texas A&M University-College Station (21,607 and 5.21%), The University of Texas at Austin (18,023 and 4.35%), and Lone Star College System (13,085 and 3.16%).

    The most popular majors in Texas are General Studies (38,078 and 9.19%), General Business Administration & Management (21,283 and 5.13%), and Registered Nursing (18,925 and 4.57%).

    The median tuition costs are $27,044 for private four year colleges, and $5,589 and $15,624 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

    Admissions & Enrollments

    Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

    University
    Measure

    In 2024 in Texas, the percentage of applicants admitted was 67.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 23.7%. The number of students enrolled in 2024 was 1,698,680 (42.2% men and 57.8% women).

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

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    Enrollments by Gender and Races

    Universities

    In 2024 there were 1,698,680 students enrolled in Texas, 42.2% men and 57.8% women.

    By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 701,234 records, of which 59.7% were women and 40.3% men.

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    Completions

    Concentrations

    Most Common
    1. Registered Nursing
      11,950 degrees awarded
    2. General Psychology
      9,291 degrees awarded
    3. General Business Administration & Management
      6,284 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Texas was Registered Nursing with 11,950 degrees awarded.

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

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    Universities

    Gender
    Race
    Largest Universities by degrees awarded
    1. Texas A&M University-College Station
      21,607 degrees awarded
    2. The University of Texas at Austin
      18,023 degrees awarded
    3. Lone Star College System
      13,085 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.

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    Student Diversity

    University

    In 2024, 172,453 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Texas, which is 0.713 times less than the 242,027 female students who received degrees in the same year.

    In 2024, the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 157,816 degrees mean that there were 1.18 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 133,368 degrees awarded.

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    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.

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    Tuition

    Average Net Price by Sector

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    Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($27,044) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2024.

    Public, 4-year or above ($2,737) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2024.

    Private for-profit, 2-year ($1,980) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

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    Working Population

    Educational Pyramid

    Measure

    In 2024, 1.83% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.74% of women were in the same situation.

    This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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    Educational Attainment

    Race

    The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Texas in 2024 were High School or Equivalent (5.89M), Some college (4.93M), and Bachelors Degree (4.54M).

    This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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    Housing & Living

    The median property value in Texas was $283,800 in 2024, which is 0.853 times smaller than the national average of $332,700. Between 2023 and 2024 the median property value increased from $260,400 to $283,800, a 8.99% increase. The homeownership rate in Texas is 62.6%, which is lower than the national average of 65.2%.

    People in Texas have an average commute time of 26.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Texas is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

    In 2025, 17.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Texas. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.679%.

    Housing

    Property

    $283,800
    Median Property Value 2024
    ±$738
    $6.88M
    Median Property Taxes
    ±$24,893

    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 Texas the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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    Rent vs Own

    62.6%
    Homeownership
    2024
    64.8%
    Homeowners with Mortgage
    2024

    In 2024, 62.6% of the housing units in Texas were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 62.6%.

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    Equity

    Household Income

    Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
    $78,476
    Median Household Income
    ± $263
    11M
    Number of Households
    ± 31,432

    In 2024, the median household income of the 11M households in Texas grew to $78,476 from the previous year's value of $76,292.

    The following chart displays the households in Texas 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.

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    Wage Distribution

    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.

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    Transportation

    Commuter Transportation

    Most Common Commute in 2024
    1. Drove Alone (71.4%)
    2. Worked At Home (14.4%)
    3. Carpooled (10%)

    In 2024, 71.4% of workers in Texas drove alone to work, followed by those who worked at home (14.4%) and those who carpooled to work (10%).

    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

    26.7 minutes
    Average Travel Time

    Using averages, employees in Texas have a longer commute time (26.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.4 minutes). Additionally, 2.39% of the workforce in Texas have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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    Car Ownership

    2 cars
    Average Number

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

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    Poverty

    Severe Housing Problems

    In 2025, 17.5% of the population was living with severe housing problems in Texas. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 0.679%.

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    Poverty & Diversity

    13.8% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Texas (4.07M out of 29.6M 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 Females 18 - 24 and then Females 35 - 44.

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

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    Children in Poverty

    In 2025, 18.4% of the children was living in poverty in Texas. From 2014 to 2025, the indicator declined 7.4%.

    The map show the children in poverty rate in the counties of California. The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the percentage of children in poverty.

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    Crimes & Accidents

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    In 2022, the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population was 420 in Texas. From 2014 to 2022, the indicator declined 28.4% per 100,000 population.

    The following map shows the number of reported violent crimes offenses per 100,000 population.

    The graph underneath the paragraph shows the trend of the indicator in Texas.

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