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Texas Demographics: 2024 Age & Gender Distribution

Bar chart showing the population distribution of Texas by age group and gender, based on 2024 ACS data.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 1-Year Estimates (2024)

According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates, the total population of Texas is 31,290,831. The median age of the population in Texas is 35.9 years. The median age for males is 35.1 years, and for females it is 36.7 years.

The age distribution of the population in Texas by age group is as follows:

Age Group Percentage
Under 5 years 6.24%
5–17 years (children) 18.23%
18–24 years (young adults) 9.77%
25–34 years 14.43%
35–54 years 26.61%
55–64 years 10.77%
65 years and over (seniors) 13.95%

The total dependency ratio in Texas is 62.40. The youth dependency ratio is 39.74, and the old-age dependency ratio is 22.66. In demographic terms, the dependency ratio measures the size of the population typically not in the labor force (children under 18 and older adults 65+) relative to the working age (18-64) population. A higher ratio indicates a greater financial and social burden on the working population to support the non-working age groups.

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Texas Demographics: 2024 Race & Ethnicity Distribution

Race and Ethnicity Distribution Chart for Texas
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 1-Year Estimates (2024)

The racial makeup and ethnic composition (racial demographics) of Texas is detailed below, based on the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) 1-Year Estimates.

The Diversity Index for Texas is calculated at 67.60, suggesting a high level of racial and ethnic diversity. This index measures the probability that two people chosen at random will be from different racial or ethnic groups.

The following table provides the breakdown of the population of Texas by race and ethnicity:

Racial/Ethnic Group Percentage
Hispanic or Latino (Any Race) 40.27%
White Alone (Non-Hispanic) 37.78%
Black/African American Alone 11.98%
Asian Alone 6.04%
Two or More Races 3.29%
Some Other Race Alone 0.41%
American Indian and Alaska Native Alone 0.17%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander Alone 0.06%
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Texas Demographics: 2024 Household Income Distribution

Horizontal bar chart showing household income distribution in Texas.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 1-Year Estimates (2024)

According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) Estimates, the median household income in Texas over the past 12 months, adjusted for 2024 inflation, was $79,721. This figure is based on a total of 11,449,769 households.

The distribution of household income in Texas across various income brackets is as follows:

Income Range Percentage of Households
Less than $20,000 11.15%
$20,000 to $34,999 9.84%
$35,000 to $49,999 10.04%
$50,000 to $74,999 16.29%
$75,000 to $149,999 29.96%
$150,000 or more 22.73%
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Texas Demographics: 2024 Educational Attainment Distribution

Treemap chart illustrating the educational attainment breakdown for population 25 years and over in Texas.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 1-Year Estimates (2024)

According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) Estimates, the educational attainment data covers the population 25 years and older in Texas, totaling 20,576,959 individuals.

A significant portion of the population, 86.69%, has attained a high school diploma or higher. Furthermore, the percentage of individuals who hold a Bachelor's Degree or a higher professional/graduate degree is 35.16%.

The detailed breakdown by educational level is presented below:

Educational Attainment Level Percentage of Population 25+
Less than high school graduate 13.31%
High school graduate (incl. equivalency) 24.36%
Some college or associate's degree 27.17%
Bachelor's Degree 22.10%
Graduate or professional degree 13.07%
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Texas Demographics: 2024 Health Insurance Coverage

Pyramid chart showing health insurance coverage by age and sex in Texas.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 1-Year Estimates (2024)

According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) Estimates, the health insurance coverage data for Texas shows that 16.7% of the population lacks health insurance coverage. This represents 5,152,427 individuals out of a total population of 30,799,313 people.

The uninsured rates vary significantly by age group. Young adults (18-34 years) have uninsured rates of 28.8% for males and 24.9% for females. In the 35-64 age bracket, 19.6% of males and 17.3% of females are uninsured.

Children under 18 and seniors aged 65+ generally have higher coverage rates due to public programs like Medicaid/CHIP and Medicare. In Texas, uninsured rates for children are 13.9% for males and 13.3% for females, while seniors have rates of 1.7% for males and 1.5% for females.

Age Group Male Uninsured % Female Uninsured %
Under 18 13.9% 13.3%
18-34 years 28.8% 24.9%
35-64 years 19.6% 17.3%
65+ years 1.7% 1.5%
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Texas Demographics: 2024 Nativity and Citizenship Status

Treemap showing the population distribution by nativity and citizenship status in Texas based on U.S. Census data.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 1-Year Estimates (2024)

According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) Estimates, the nativity and citizenship data for Texas shows that 89.3% of the population are U.S. citizens. This includes both native-born and naturalized citizens, representing 27,939,857 individuals out of a total population of 31,290,831 people.

The nativity breakdown reveals diverse origins: 79.8% were born in the United States, 0.4% were born in Puerto Rico or U.S. Island Areas, and 1.4% were born abroad of American parent(s).

Among the foreign-born population, 7.7% of the total population have become naturalized U.S. citizens (2,411,503 individuals), while 10.7% are non-citizens (3,350,974 individuals).

Nativity/Citizenship Status Percentage
Born in the United States 79.8%
Born in Puerto Rico or U.S. Island Areas 0.4%
Born abroad of American parent(s) 1.4%
U.S. citizen by naturalization 7.7%
Not a U.S. citizen 10.7%
Total U.S. Citizens 89.3%
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Texas Demographics: 2024 Means of Transportation to Work

Treemap showing means of transportation to work distribution in Texas.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 1-Year Estimates (2024)

According to the U.S. Census Bureau's 2024 American Community Survey (ACS) Estimates, the commuting patterns for Texas show that 82.6% of workers commute by car, truck, or van. This represents 12,493,332 workers out of a total workforce of 15,130,603 people.

Public transportation usage stands at 1.0% (148,333 workers), which includes buses, subways, light rail, commuter trains, and ferries, but excludes taxicabs. Active transportation methods include walking (1.6%) and bicycling (0.2%).

Remote work has become an increasingly important commuting option, with 12.9% of workers in Texas working from home. An additional 1.7% use other means such as taxicabs, motorcycles, or other forms of transportation. These alternative commuting patterns reflect changing work arrangements and transportation preferences in the modern workforce.

Transportation Method Percentage
Car, truck, or van 82.6%
Public transportation 1.0%
Bicycle 0.2%
Walked 1.6%
Taxicab, motorcycle, or other means 1.7%
Worked from home 12.9%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The age breakdown for the population of Texas is as follows:

Age Group Percentage
Under 5 years6.24%
5–17 years (children)18.23%
18–24 years (young adults)9.77%
25–34 years14.43%
35–54 years26.61%
55–64 years10.77%
65 years and over (seniors)13.95%

The racial and ethnic composition of Texas is dominated by: Hispanic or Latino (Any Race): 40.27%, White Alone (Non-Hispanic): 37.78%, Black/African American Alone: 11.98%. The complete breakdown includes 8 distinct racial and ethnic categories.

The median household income in Texas is $79,721. This represents the midpoint of all household incomes in the area, meaning half of households earn more than this amount and half earn less.

The household income distribution in Texas is: Very Low Income (under $20,000): 11.15%, Low Income ($20,000-$34,999): 9.84%, Lower Middle Income ($35,000-$49,999): 10.04%, Middle Income ($50,000-$74,999): 16.29%, Upper Middle Income ($75,000-$149,999): 29.96%, High Income ($150,000+): 22.73%.

Approximately 40.03% of households in Texas earn over $100,000 annually. This includes households earning between $100,000 and $124,999, $125,000 and $149,999, $150,000 and $199,999, and $200,000 or more.

In Texas, 35.16% of the population aged 25 and older holds a bachelor's degree or higher. This includes those with bachelor's degrees as well as those with graduate or professional degrees.

The educational attainment breakdown for Texas (population 25+) is: Less than high school graduate: 13.31%, High school graduate (including equivalency): 24.36%, Some college or associate's degree: 27.17%, Bachelor's degree: 22.10%, Graduate or professional degree: 13.07%.

In Texas, 86.69% of the population aged 25 and older has completed at least a high school education. This includes high school graduates, those with some college, associate's degrees, bachelor's degrees, and graduate degrees.

In Texas, 16.7% of the population lacks health insurance coverage. This represents 5,152,427 individuals out of a total population of 30,799,313 people.

The uninsured rates vary by age group in Texas. For young adults (18-34 years), 28.8% of males and 24.9% of females lack coverage. In the 35-64 age group, 19.6% of males and 17.3% of females are uninsured. These working-age populations typically face different coverage challenges than children or seniors.

Children under 18 in Texas have uninsured rates of 13.9% for males and 13.3% for females. Seniors aged 65 and older, who are typically covered by Medicare, have uninsured rates of 1.7% for males and 1.5% for females. These age groups generally have higher coverage rates due to public programs.

In Texas, 89.3% of the population are U.S. citizens. This includes native-born citizens and naturalized citizens. Out of a total population of 31,290,831 people, 27,939,857 are U.S. citizens.

Texas has 2,411,503 naturalized U.S. citizens, representing 7.7% of the total population. These are foreign-born individuals who have gone through the naturalization process to become U.S. citizens.

The nativity and citizenship breakdown for Texas is: 79.8% were born in the United States, 0.4% were born in Puerto Rico or U.S. Island Areas, 1.4% were born abroad of American parent(s), 7.7% are foreign-born naturalized U.S. citizens, and 10.7% are foreign-born non-citizens.

In Texas, 82.6% of workers commute by car, truck, or van, making it the most common means of transportation to work. Out of 15,130,603 total workers, 12,493,332 use personal vehicles for their commute.

148,333 workers in Texas use public transportation (excluding taxicabs) to commute to work, representing 1.0% of all workers. This includes buses, subways, light rail, commuter trains, and ferries.

Alternative commute methods in Texas include: 12.9% work from home, 1.6% walk to work, 0.2% bicycle, and 1.7% use other means such as taxicabs or motorcycles. These alternatives to driving alone help reduce traffic congestion and environmental impact.