Texas City, TX

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2020 Population

49,468

1.85% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2020 Median Age

35.2

3.03% 1-year decrease

2020 Poverty Rate

15.3%

20% 1-year decrease

2020 Median Household Income

$49,229

0.799% 1-year growth

2020 Median Property Value

$131,400

5.8% 1-year growth

2020 Employed Population

21,171

1.35% 1-year growth

About

In 2020, Texas City, TX had a population of 49.5k people with a median age of 35.2 and a median household income of $49,229. Between 2019 and 2020 the population of Texas City, TX grew from 48,569 to 49,468, a 1.85% increase and its median household income grew from $48,839 to $49,229, a 0.799% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Texas City, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (36.3%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (28.5%), White (Hispanic) (19.6%), Two+ (Hispanic) (6.47%), and Two+ (Non-Hispanic) (3.56%).

None of the households in Texas City, 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.

95.4% of the residents in Texas City, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Texas City, TX are College of the Mainland (1,297 degrees awarded in 2021).

In 2020, the median property value in Texas City, TX was $131,400, and the homeownership rate was 54.1%.

Most people in Texas City, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.5 minutes. The average car ownership in Texas City, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Texas City, TX is home to a population of 49.5k people, from which 95.4% are citizens. As of 2020, 7.1% of Texas City, TX residents were born outside of the country (3.51k people).

In 2020, there were 1.27 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (18k people) in Texas City, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 14.1k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 9.72k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

95.4%

2020 Citizenship

94.7%

2019 Citizenship

As of 2020, 95.4% of Texas City, TX residents were US citizens, which is higher than the national average of 93.4%. In 2019, the percentage of US citizens in Texas City, TX was 94.7%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Texas City, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
18k ± 1.45k
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
14.1k ± 1.29k
White (Hispanic)
9.72k ± 1.08k

30.1%

Hispanic Population

14.9k people

30.1% of the people in Texas City, TX are hispanic (14.9k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Texas City, 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
2,484,512 ± 36,982 people
India
279,123 ± 12,908 people
El Salvador
219,615 ± 11,461 people

In 2020, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,484,512 Texas residents, followed by India with 279,123 and El Salvador with 219,615.

Foreign-Born Population

7.1%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

3.51k people

7.74%

2019 Foreign-Born Population

3.76k people

As of 2020, 7.1% of Texas City, TX residents (3.51k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.5%. In 2019, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Texas City, TX was 7.74%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Vietnam
980 ± 240
Gulf War (2001-)
571 ± 225
Gulf War (1990s)
467 ± 153

Texas City, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Vietnam, 1.72 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Texas City, TX employs 21.2k people. The largest industries in Texas City, TX are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,171 people), Retail Trade (2,409 people), and Construction (2,072 people), and the highest paying industries are Utilities ($75,000), Manufacturing ($74,044), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($63,984).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $50,589. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.478, which is higher than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

21.2k

2020 Value

± 1,390

1.35%

1 Year growth

± 8.84%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Texas City, TX grew at a rate of 1.35%, from 20.9k employees to 21.2k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Texas City, TX, are Office & Administrative Support Occupations (2,485 people), Sales & Related Occupations (2,133 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,621 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Texas City, 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.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

21.2k

2020 Value

± 1,390

1.35%

1 Year growth

± 8.84%

From 2019 to 2020, employment in Texas City, TX grew at a rate of 1.35%, from 20.9k employees to 21.2k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Texas City, TX, are Health Care & Social Assistance (3,171 people), Retail Trade (2,409 people), and Construction (2,072 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Texas City, TX, though some of these residents may live in Texas City, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$38,080

Median earning men ± $4,731

$29,093

Median earning women ± $2,683

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2020 are Manufacturing ($80,182), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($71,187), and Wholesale Trade ($66,000).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2020 are Manufacturing ($56,726), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($45,750), and Public Administration ($41,279).

Employment by Industry Sector

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Y-Axis

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 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

Electronics
$255B
Gasoline
$212B
Fuel oils
$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.

Domestic Trade Growth

Showing data for Texas.

$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.

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

Louisiana
$77.7B
California
$68.4B
Michigan
$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).

Civics

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Texas City, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2020 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (52.1%)
Republican Party
Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%)
Democratic Party
Jo Jorgensen (1.12%)
Libertarian Party

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%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2020.

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.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

In 2021, universities in Texas City, TX awarded 1,297 degrees. The student population of Texas City, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 3,152 male students and 5,114 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Texas City, TX are White (555 and 43.2%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (440 and 34.2%), Black or African American (217 and 16.9%), and Asian (29 and 2.26%).

The largest universities in Texas City, TX by number of degrees awarded are College of the Mainland (1,297 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Texas City, TX are General Studies (301 and 23.2%), Welding Technology (112 and 8.64%), and Health Information & Medical Records Technology (108 and 8.33%).

The median tuition cost in Texas City, TX for a public four year colleges is $2,550 for in-state students and $3,450 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 8,266 students enrolled in Texas City, TX, 38.1% men and 61.9% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 3,434 records, of which 59.2% were women and 40.8% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
301 degree-majors awarded
Chemical Technology
95 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
81 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Texas City, TX was General Studies with 301 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

College of the Mainland

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

1,297 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was College of the Mainland with 1,297 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 532 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Texas City, TX, which is 0.695 times less than the 765 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 555 degrees mean that there were 1.26 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 440 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

Public, 4-year or above ($2,550) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($423) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($2,000) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Measure

In 2020, 1.35% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.35% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Data is only available at the state level. Showing data for Texas.

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2020 were High School or Equivalent (5.56M), Some college (5.02M), and Bachelors Degree (3.9M).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Texas City, TX was $131,400 in 2020, which is 0.572 times smaller than the national average of $229,800. Between 2019 and 2020 the median property value increased from $124,200 to $131,400, a 5.8% increase. The homeownership rate in Texas City, TX is 54.1%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.4%.

People in Texas City, TX have an average commute time of 22.5 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Texas City, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Texas City, TX is $49,229. In 2020, the place with the highest median household income in Texas City, TX was Census Tract 7220.01 with a value of $77,102, followed by Census Tract 7221 and Census Tract 7220.02, with respective values of $63,712 and $55,567.

Housing

Property

$131,400

Median Property Value 2020

±$7,857

$9,468

Median Property Taxes

±$783

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 City, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

54.1%

Homeownership

2020

69.6%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2020

In 2020, 54.1% of the housing units in Texas City, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 56.1%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Texas City, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 7220.01
Census Tract 7221
Census Tract 7220.02

In 2020, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Texas City, TX was Census Tract 7220.01 with a value of $77,102, followed by Census Tract 7221 and Census Tract 7220.02, with respective values of $63,712 and $55,567.

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$49,229

Median Household Income

± $3,501

17.5k

Number of Households

± 1,184

In 2020, the median household income of the 17.5k households in Texas City, TX grew to $49,229 from the previous year's value of $48,839.

The following chart displays the households in Texas City, 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 Texas City, TX is from Texas.

0.478

2020 Wage GINI in Texas

0.48

2019 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2020, the income inequality in Texas was 0.478 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2019 to 2020, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was higher than than the national average of 0.478. 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 2020

Drove Alone (83.2%)
Carpooled (10.3%)
Worked At Home (2.47%)

In 2020, 83.2% of workers in Texas City, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.3%) and those who worked at home (2.47%).

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

22.5 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Texas City, TX have a shorter commute time (22.5 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.9 minutes). Additionally, 0.894% of the workforce in Texas City, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

15.3% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Texas City, TX (7.31k out of 48k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.8%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males < 5, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Females 55 - 64.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Texas City, 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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

83.7% of the population of Texas City, TX has health coverage, with 40.1% on employee plans, 19.7% on Medicaid, 11.1% on Medicare, 10.9% on non-group plans, and 1.87% on military or VA plans.

Per capita personal health care spending in Texas was $6,998 in 2014. This is a 5.06% increase from the previous year ($6,661).

Primary care physicians in Galveston County, TX see 1311 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.682% decrease from the previous year (1320 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2079 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 790 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Galveston County, TX.

1,311 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Galveston County, TX

Primary care physicians in Galveston County, TX see an average of 1,311 patients per year. This represents a 0.682% decrease from the previous year (1,320 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2020, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 27.9% under 18 years, 22.6% between 18 and 34 years, 34.9% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47% were men and 53% were women.

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

Uninsured People

16.3%

Uninsured

40.1%

Employer Coverage

19.7%

Medicaid

11.1%

Medicare

10.9%

Non-Group

1.87%

Military or VA

Between 2019 and 2020, the percent of uninsured citizens in Texas City, TX declined by 15.3% from 19.2% to 16.3%.

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