Social Data

The total estimated population is 20,851,820. Density is very low at 80 persons per square mile.

Races of Residents

Population by Race: White: 20,337,187; Black: 14,799,505; Two or More Races: 2,438,001; American Indian: 2,404,566; Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander: 562,319; Asian: 118,362; Other Race: 14,434; Hispanic Population: Hispanic or Latino: 20,851,820 (100%); Not Hispanic or Latino: 0 (0%)

There are 2,899,642 foreign born residents, of which 31.5% are naturalized citizens.

Most Common Birthplaces

Foreign Born: Mexico: 1,879,369; Vietnam: 107,027; El Salvador: 101,259; India: 78,388; Philippines: 45,907; Germany: 39,249; China (not including Hong Kong or Taiwan): 38,813; U.S. Born: This State: 12,970,203; South: 1,856,564; Midwest: 1,369,654; West: 939,116; Northeast: 591,857;

The sex distribution is 50% male and 50% female. The median age is 32 years.

Age Distribution

There are 1,258,053 married couples with children and 959,306 single-parent households (21,717 men, 937,589 women).

Economic Data

The median household income is $39,927 in 1999 dollars.

Median Household Income Comparisons

U.S.: $41,994; Texas: $39,927;

15% of the population lives below the poverty line.

Poverty Level Comparisons

U.S.: 12%; Texas: 15%;

Household Income Distribution

In thousands of dollars.

Work Type and Occupations

Work Type: Private wage and salary: 6,681,164; Government: 1,346,738; Self-employed: 602,370; Unpaid family work: 77,469; Occupation: Management, professional, and related: 3,078,757; Sales and office: 2,515,596; Professional and related: 1,824,255; Office and administrative support: 1,424,253; Service: 1,351,270; Management, business, and financial operations: 1,254,502;

The average commute time is 27 minutes to and from work.

Transportation to Work

Car or truck (drove alone): 7,115,590; Car or truck (carpooled): 1,326,012; Worked at home: 252,024; Walked: 173,670; Public transportation: 170,268; Bicycle: 21,551; Motorcycle: 12,068;

Educational Attainment

Percent of population in Texas.

Housing Data

There are 8,157,575 housing units, of which 5,420,910 are single family homes.

Owner vs. Renter Occupied Housing

All Housing Units: Owner: 4,716,959; Renter: 2,676,395; Vacant: 764,221; Owner-Occupied: Mortgaged: 3,028,955; Not Mortgaged: 1,688,004;

The median single family home value is $82,500.

Median Monthly Cost for Mortgaged Homes

U.S.: $1,088; Texas: $986;

Median Rent for Rental Units

U.S.: $519; Texas: $490;

The average household size is 3 and the median number of rooms in housing units is 5.

Housing Units By Year Built

1939 or earlier: 437,809; 1940 to 1949: 441,172; 1950 to 1959: 895,282; 1960 to 1969: 1,096,908; 1970 to 1979: 1,753,545; 1980 to 1989: 1,843,009; 1990 to 1994: 615,612; 1995 to 1998: 788,815; 1999 to March 2000: 285,423;

1.3% of homes lack plumbing and 3.2% lack telephone service.

Commonly Used Home Heating Fuel

Electricity: 3,651,110; Utility Gas: 3,192,579; Bottled, tank, or LP gas: 469,684; Wood: 32,046;

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