Tyler, TX

Census Place

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2021 Population
104,945
0.863% 1-year decline
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
34.6
0.875% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
14.9%
4.29% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$58,385
6.38% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$170,100
3.15% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
50,264
1.75% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Tyler, TX had a population of 105k people with a median age of 34.6 and a median household income of $58,385. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Tyler, TX declined from 105,859 to 104,945, a −0.863% decrease and its median household income grew from $54,883 to $58,385, a 6.38% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Tyler, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (48.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (24.8%), White (Hispanic) (16.6%), Other (Hispanic) (2.74%), and Asian (Non-Hispanic) (2.6%).

None of the households in Tyler, 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.

93.3% of the residents in Tyler, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Tyler, TX are The University of Texas at Tyler (3,056 degrees awarded in 2021), Tyler Junior College (2,533 degrees), and Texas College (96 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Tyler, TX was $170,100, and the homeownership rate was 53.9%.

Most people in Tyler, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 20.8 minutes. The average car ownership in Tyler, TX was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Tyler, TX is home to a population of 105k people, from which 93.3% are citizens. As of 2021, 11% of Tyler, TX residents were born outside of the country (11.6k people).

In 2021, there were 1.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (50.6k people) in Tyler, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 17.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

93.3%
2021 Citizenship
93.4%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 93.3% of Tyler, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Tyler, TX was 93.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Tyler, TX
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    50.6k ± 1.61k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    26.1k ± 1.35k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    17.4k ± 1.6k
21.7%
Hispanic Population
22.8k people

In 2021, there were 1.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (50.6k people) in Tyler, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 17.4k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

21.7% of the people in Tyler, TX are hispanic (22.8k people).

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
  2. India
    290,669 ± 13,170 people
  3. El Salvador
    220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

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Foreign-Born Population

11%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
11.6k people
11.3%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
12k people

As of 2021, 11% of Tyler, TX residents (11.6k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Tyler, TX was 11.3%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Vietnam
    1,648 ± 379
  2. Gulf War (2001-)
    659 ± 190
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    509 ± 183

Tyler, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 2.5 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Tyler, TX employs 50.3k people. The largest industries in Tyler, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,501 people), Retail Trade (6,622 people), and Educational Services (4,694 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($78,897), Mining, Quarrying, & Oil & Gas Extraction ($73,619), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,493).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

50.3k
2021 Value
± 2,042
1.75%
1 Year growth
± 5.72%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tyler, TX grew at a rate of 1.75%, from 49.4k employees to 50.3k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Tyler, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (5,486 people), Sales & Related Occupations (5,141 people), and Management Occupations (4,091 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Tyler, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

50.3k
2021 Value
± 2,042
1.75%
1 Year growth
± 5.72%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Tyler, TX grew at a rate of 1.75%, from 49.4k employees to 50.3k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Tyler, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (10,501 people), Retail Trade (6,622 people), and Educational Services (4,694 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Tyler, TX, though some of these residents may live in Tyler, 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

$40,442
Median earning men ± $1,983
$30,229
Median earning women ± $1,939

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($73,716), Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($68,906), and Public Administration ($51,936).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($56,625), Construction ($47,045), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($46,716).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

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

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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. $255B
  2. $212B
  3. $180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

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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$2.26T
2020 Value in Texas
$4.54T
Projected 2050 Value in Texas
101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% 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. $77.7B
  2. $68.4B
  3. $58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

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

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flagCivics

In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

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.

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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US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 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.

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In 2021, universities in Tyler, TX awarded 5,685 degrees. The student population of Tyler, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 8,304 male students and 14,027 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Tyler, TX are White (3,063 and 55%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,272 and 22.8%), Black or African American (788 and 14.1%), and Two or More Races (206 and 3.7%).

The largest universities in Tyler, TX by number of degrees awarded are The University of Texas at Tyler (3,056 and 53.8%), Tyler Junior College (2,533 and 44.6%), and Texas College (96 and 1.69%).

The most popular majors in Tyler, TX are Registered Nursing (836 and 14.7%), General Studies (690 and 12.1%), and General Business Administration & Management (569 and 10%).

The median tuition costs in Tyler, TX are $8,208 for private four year colleges, and $4,614 and $12,177 respectively, for public four year colleges for in-state students and out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Tyler, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 93.9%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 34.8%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 22,331 (37.2% men and 62.8% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 22,331 students enrolled in Tyler, TX, 37.2% men and 62.8% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,862 records, of which 64.3% were women and 35.7% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 105 degree-majors awarded
  2. 630 degree-majors awarded
  3. 241 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Tyler, TX was Kinesiology & Exercise Science with 105 degrees awarded.

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

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 3,056 degrees awarded
  2. 2,533 degrees awarded
  3. 96 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was The University of Texas at Tyler with 3,056 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,979 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Tyler, TX, which is 0.534 times less than the 3,706 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 3,063 degrees mean that there were 2.41 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,272 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($8,208) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,012) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Private not-for-profit, 4-year or above ($2,300) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% 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

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

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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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Tyler, TX was $170,100 in 2021, which is 0.695 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $164,900 to $170,100, a 3.15% increase. The homeownership rate in Tyler, TX is 53.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Tyler, TX have an average commute time of 20.8 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Tyler, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Tyler, TX is $58,385. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Tyler, TX was Census Tract 20.06 with a value of $98,906, followed by Census Tract 18.03 and Census Tract 11.02, with respective values of $95,189 and $87,273.

Property

$170,100
Median Property Value 2021
±$6,401
$20,283
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 Tyler, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

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

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Rent vs Own

53.9%
Homeownership
2021
65.6%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 53.9% of the housing units in Tyler, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 53.3%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 20.06
  2. Census Tract 18.03
  3. Census Tract 11.02

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Tyler, TX was Census Tract 20.06 with a value of $98,906, followed by Census Tract 18.03 and Census Tract 11.02, with respective values of $95,189 and $87,273.

The following map shows all of the places in Tyler, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$58,385
Median Household Income
± $2,757
37.6k
Number of Households
± 1,643

In 2021, the median household income of the 37.6k households in Tyler, TX grew to $58,385 from the previous year's value of $54,883.

The following chart displays the households in Tyler, 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.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Tyler, TX is from Texas.
0.476
2021 Wage GINI in Texas
0.478
2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more 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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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (83.9%)
  2. Carpooled (7.27%)
  3. Worked At Home (4.85%)

In 2021, 83.9% of workers in Tyler, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (7.27%) and those who worked at home (4.85%).

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Commute Time

20.8 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Tyler, TX have a shorter commute time (20.8 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.86% of the workforce in Tyler, TX 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 Tyler, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Tyler, TX have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

14.9% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Tyler, TX (15k out of 100k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 18 - 24, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Males 6 - 11.

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

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82.4% of the population of Tyler, TX has health coverage, with 40.1% on employee plans, 14.9% on Medicaid, 11.6% on Medicare, 14.6% on non-group plans, and 1.35% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Smith County, TX see 974 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.724% increase from the previous year (967 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 1583 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 696 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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974 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Smith County, TX

Primary care physicians in Smith County, TX see an average of 974 patients per year. This represents a 0.724% increase from the previous year (967 patients).

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

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 25.7% under 18 years, 25.2% between 18 and 34 years, 33.7% between 35 and 64 years, and 15.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 46.2% were men and 53.8% were women.

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

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Uninsured People

17.6%
Uninsured
40.1%
Employer Coverage
14.9%
Medicaid
11.6%
Medicare
14.6%
Non-Group
1.35%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Tyler, TX grew by 8.78% from 16.1% to 17.6%.

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

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