Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX

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2021 Population

163,567

5.33% 1-year decline

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2021 Median Age

32.4

1.22% 1-year decrease

2021 Poverty Rate

23%

4.32% 1-year decrease

2021 Median Household Income

$48,184

12.1% 1-year growth

2021 Median Property Value

$98,400

4.79% 1-year growth

2021 Employed Population

60,020

4.42% 1-year decline

About

In 2021, Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX had a population of 164k people with a median age of 32.4 and a median household income of $48,184. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX declined from 172,775 to 163,567, a −5.33% decrease and its median household income grew from $42,991 to $48,184, a 12.1% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX are White (Hispanic) (61.7%), Two+ (Hispanic) (16.3%), White (Non-Hispanic) (12.7%), Other (Hispanic) (6.3%), and Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (0.698%).

70.1% of the households in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, 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.

88.9% of the residents in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX are Southwest Texas Junior College (1,373 degrees awarded in 2021) and Nuvani Institute (377281) (39 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX was $98,400, and the homeownership rate was 67.9%.

Most people in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.9 minutes. The average car ownership in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX was 2 cars per household.

Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX borders Concho Valley COG & Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (East) PUMA, TX, Rio Grande COG & Permian Basin Regional Planning Commission (West) PUMA, TX, Alamo Area COG (Northwest) & Blanco County PUMA, TX, Alamo Area COG (Southwest) PUMA, TX, Webb County (North & East)Laredo City (Outer) PUMA, TX, and South Texas Development Council (South) & Coastal Bend COG (West) PUMA, TX.

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Population & Diversity

Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX is home to a population of 164k people, from which 88.9% are citizens. As of 2021, 20.1% of Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX residents were born outside of the country (32.9k people).

In 2021, there were 3.78 times more White (Hispanic) residents (101k people) in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 26.7k Two+ (Hispanic) and 20.8k White (Non-Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

The most common non-English languages spoken as the primary langauge in households in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX are Spanish (104,099 households), Other Native Languages of North America (675 households), and Tagalog (Incl. Filipino) (242 households).

Population & Diversity

Residents by Gender and Age

RACE/ETHNICITY

80,028

Women

48.9%

83,478

Men

51.1%

The resident population of United States in 2021 was 163,506 inhabitants, with 51.1% men, and 48.9% women.

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

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Citizenship

88.9%

2021 Citizenship

88.8%

2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 88.9% of Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX was 88.8%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX

White (Hispanic)
101k ± 2.98k
Two+ (Hispanic)
26.7k ± 2.55k
White (Non-Hispanic)
20.8k ± 362

84.8%

Hispanic Population

139k people

84.8% of the people in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX are hispanic (139k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX as a share of the total population.

Global Diversity

Most Common Origin

Mexico
29,197 ± 3,802 people
Philippines
391 ± 485 people
Honduras
387 ± 482 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX was Mexico, the natal country of 29,197 Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX residents, followed by Philippines with 391 and Honduras with 387.

Foreign-Born Population

20.1%

2021 Foreign-Born Population

32.9k people

19.9%

2020 Foreign-Born Population

34.4k people

As of 2021, 20.1% of Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX residents (32.9k people) were born outside of the United States, which is higher than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX was 19.9%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Non-English Households

Most Common Non-English Languages

Spanish
104,099 households (69.1%)
Other Native Languages of North America
675 households (0.448%)
Tagalog (Incl. Filipino)
242 households (0.161%)

70.1% of the households in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language, which is higher than the national average of 21.7%. 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 2021, the most common non-English language spoken in households in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX was Spanish. 69.1% of the households in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX reported speaking Spanish at home as the primary shared language between all members living in the household.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
2,292 ± 498
Vietnam
2,155 ± 349
Gulf War (1990s)
1,073 ± 269

Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.06 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX employs 60k people. The largest industries in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX are Elementary & secondary schools (6,044 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,471 people), and Construction (3,475 people), and the highest paying industries are Industrial & miscellaneous chemicals ($93,606), Offices of physicians ($86,779), and Oil & gas extraction ($85,643).

Males in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX have an average income that is 1.4 times higher than the average income of females, which is $36,685. The income inequality in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX (measured using the Gini index) is 0.441, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Workforce Diversity

Measure

RACE/ETHNICITY

28,445

Women

45.3%

34,352

Men

54.7%

The workforce of Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX in 2020 was 62,797 people, with 45.3% woman, and 54.7% men.

The visualization shows the distribution of the workforce by gender and age in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX.

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Occupations

60k

2021 Value

−4.42%

1 Year decline

± −4.42%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −4.42%, from 62.8k employees to 60k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX, are Driver/sales workers & truck drivers (3,662 people), Cashiers (2,241 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (2,193 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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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

60k

2021 Value

−4.42%

1 Year decline

± −4.42%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX declined at a rate of −4.42%, from 62.8k employees to 60k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX, are Elementary & secondary schools (6,044 people), Restaurants & Food Services (4,471 people), and Construction (3,475 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX, though some of these residents may live in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$36,296

Median earning men ± $2,236

$22,238

Median earning women ± $1,003

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Public Administration ($66,165), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($48,526), and Agriculture, Forestry, Fishing & Hunting, & Mining ($47,015).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($42,611), Public Administration ($39,485), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($32,721).

Employment by Industry Sector

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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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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

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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

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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 Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX awarded 1,412 degrees. The student population of Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 2,353 male students and 3,591 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX are Hispanic or Latino (1,255 and 88.9%), followed by White (115 and 8.14%), Black or African American (18 and 1.27%), and Unknown (11 and 0.779%).

The largest universities in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX by number of degrees awarded are Southwest Texas Junior College (1,373 and 97.2%) and Nuvani Institute (377281) (39 and 2.76%).

The most popular majors in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX are General Studies (714 and 50.6%), Criminal Justice - Police Science (113 and 8%), and Nursing Assistant & Patient Care Assistant (99 and 7.01%).

Admissions & Enrollments

Enrollments by Gender and Races

In 2021 there were 5,944 students enrolled in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX, 39.6% men and 60.4% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in Hispanic or Latino with 5,134 records, of which 60.9% were women and 39.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

General Studies
714 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
38 degree-majors awarded
Radiographer
18 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Associates Degree recipients in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX was General Studies with 714 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Associates Degree from schools in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX according to their major.

Universities

Gender

Race

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

Southwest Texas Junior College
1,373 degrees awarded
Nuvani Institute (377281)
39 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Southwest Texas Junior College with 1,373 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

In 2021, 603 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX, which is 0.745 times less than the 809 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was Hispanic or Latino students. These 1,255 degrees mean that there were 10.9 times more degrees awarded to Hispanic or Latino students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, White, with 115 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, 2-year ($3,024) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,038) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 2-year ($1,840) 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

Measure

In 2021, 2.45% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 3.25% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population of Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (34.5k), Secondary Education (30.6k), and Primary Education (28.9k).

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 Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX was $98,400 in 2021, which is 0.402 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $93,900 to $98,400, a 4.79% increase. The homeownership rate in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX is 67.9%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX have an average commute time of 19.9 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX is $48,184. In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

Housing

Property

$98,400

Median Property Value 2021

±$4,427

$35,841

Median Property Taxes

±$1,694

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 Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the < $800 range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

Rent vs Own

67.9%

Homeownership

2021

63%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2021

In 2021, 67.9% of the housing units in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage declined from the previous year's rate of 67.9%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

In 2021, the PUMA with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX was Flower Mound Town & Highland Village City PUMA, TX with a value of $145,244, followed by Austin City (Northwest) PUMA, TX and Frisco City (East) & Prosper Town PUMA, TX, with respective values of $138,393 and $128,526.

The following map shows all of the PUMAs in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, 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.

$48,184

Median Household Income

± $3,669

52.8k

Number of Households

± 2,118

In 2021, the median household income of the 52.8k households in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX grew to $48,184 from the previous year's value of $42,991.

The following chart displays the households in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, 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 < $10k range.

Wage Distribution

0.441

2021 Wage GINI in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX

0.45

2020 Wage GINI in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX

In 2021, the income inequality in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX was 0.441 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 2.11% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX in comparison to the national average.

This chart shows the number of workers in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021

Drove Alone (81%)
Carpooled (10.9%)
Worked At Home (4.03%)

In 2021, 81% of workers in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (10.9%) and those who worked at home (4.03%).

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

19.9 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX have a shorter commute time (19.9 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 2.98% of the workforce in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

23% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX (36.7k out of 159k 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 Females 6 - 11, followed by Females 25 - 34 and then Males < 5.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX 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.

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

77.2% of the population of Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX has health coverage, with 32.1% on employee plans, 23.9% on Medicaid, 9.51% on Medicare, 10.2% on non-group plans, and 1.55% on military or VA plans.

Coverage

Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 31.5% under 18 years, 21.6% between 18 and 34 years, 32.4% between 35 and 64 years, and 14.5% over 64 years.

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

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

Uninsured People

22.8%

Uninsured

32.1%

Employer Coverage

23.9%

Medicaid

9.51%

Medicare

10.2%

Non-Group

1.55%

Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX declined by 3.8% from 23.7% to 22.8%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Middle Rio Grande Development Council PUMA, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.