Poetry, TX

City

Nearby Neighborhoods in Poetry

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Demographics of Poetry

Median Age

Bachelor's Degree+

33.0%

Households with Children

30.3%

School Enrollment K-12

224

Age Distribution

Population breakdown by life stage — from children to seniors. Reveals the generational mix of the community.

Early Childhood (0-4): 3.1%
School Age (5-17): 25.5%
Young Adults (18-34): 11.4%
Working Age (35-54): 31.6%
Pre-Retirement (55-64): 8.7%
Seniors (65+): 19.7%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Educational Attainment

Highest level of education completed by residents 25 and older. Reflects the academic profile of the area.

Less than High School: 0.8%
High School / GED: 34.1%
Some College or Associate's: 32.1%
Bachelor's Degree or Higher: 33.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Household Type

Household composition by family type and presence of children. Helps understand the family character of the area.

Families with Kids: 26.4%
Single Parents: 3.9%
Couples & Adults: 49.2%
Living Alone: 20.5%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Racial & Ethnic Composition

Racial and ethnic composition based on U.S. Census self-identification. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity that may overlap with any race.

White: 91.0%
Hispanic or Latino: 5.2%
Asian: 0.0%
Black or African American: 0.3%
Other Race / Two or More Races: 2.7%
American Indian and Alaska Native: 0.7%
Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources·Fair Housing Policy

Hispanic Population by Origin

Hispanic or Latino origin is asked separately from race — a person can be both Hispanic and any race.

Mexican: 100.0%
Puerto Rican: 0.0%
Cuban: 0.0%
Dominican: 0.0%
Central American: 0.0%
South American: 0.0%
Other Hispanic or Latino: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

White Population by Ancestry

Ancestry reflects how residents self-identify culturally, not necessarily country of birth.

European: 52.6%
Middle Eastern or North African: 0.0%
Other White: 47.4%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Place of Birth

Where residents were born — in-state, from other U.S. states, or from abroad. Reflects the community's migration patterns.

Born in Same State: 80.3%
Born in Other U.S. State: 18.3%
Born Outside U.S. (American): 0.3%
Foreign-Born Naturalized: 1.1%
Foreign-Born Non-Citizen: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

Language Spoken at Home

Languages spoken by residents at home. Shows the linguistic diversity and cultural makeup of the area.

English Only: 92.1%
Spanish: 2.8%
European & Indo-European: 4.7%
East & Southeast Asian: 0.4%
Arabic: 0.0%
Other: 0.0%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources

School Enrollment

Current school enrollment levels from pre-K through graduate school. Useful for families evaluating local education demand.

Preschool / Kindergarten: 0.2%
Elementary (1-4): 5.2%
Middle School (5-8): 8.7%
High School (9-12): 10.6%
College / Graduate: 6.3%
Not Enrolled: 69.1%

Data: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates, 2024·Sources