Palacios, TX

Q: What is the Total Population of Palacios?

Total Population of Palacios is 4,411.

Q: What is the Total Male Population of Palacios?

Total Male Population of Palacios is 2,770.

Q: What is the Total Female Population of Palacios?

Total Female Population of Palacios is 1,641.

Q: What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Palacios?

There are 168.80 Males per 100 Females in Palacios.

Q: What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Palacios?

There are 59.24 Females per 100 Males in Palacios.

Q: What is the Median Population Age in Palacios?

Median Population Age in Palacios is 40.5 Years.

Q: What is the Average Family Size in Palacios

Average Family Size in Palacios is 3.6 People.

Q: What is the Average Household Size in Palacios

Average Household Size in Palacios is 2.9 People.

Q: What is Per Capita Income in Palacios?

Per Capita income in Palacios is $26,731.

Q: What is the Median Family Income in Palacios?

Median Family Income in Palacios is $67,093.

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Palacios Map

Palacios Overview

4,411

TOTAL POPULATION

2,770

MALE POPULATION

1,641

FEMALE POPULATION

168.80

MALES / 100 FEMALES

59.24

FEMALES / 100 MALES

40.5

MEDIAN AGE

3.6

AVG FAMILY SIZE

2.9

AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE

$26,731

PER CAPITA INCOME

$67,093

AVG FAMILY INCOME

$59,469

AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME

42.6%

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]

57.4¢/ $1

WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]

0.37

INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX

2,116

LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]

61.1%

PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE

Palacios Zip Codes

77465

Palacios Area Codes

361

Race in Palacios

The most populous races in Palacios are Hispanic or Latino (3,094 | 70.1%), White / Caucasian (2,601 | 59.0%), and Two or more Races (1,267 | 28.7%).

Race	# Population	% Population
Asian	13	0.3%
Black / African American	23	0.5%
Hawaiian / Pacific	0	0.0%
Hispanic or Latino	3,094	70.1%
Native / Alaskan	16	0.4%
White / Caucasian	2,601	59.0%
Two or more Races	1,267	28.7%
Some other Race	491	11.1%
Total	4,411	100.0%

Ancestry in Palacios

Ancestry	# Population	% Population
American	232	5.3%
Czech	24	0.5%
English	91	2.1%
European	70	1.6%
French	44	1.0%
Greek	27	0.6%
Irish	35	0.8%
Italian	27	0.6%
Mexican	3,022	68.5%
Scotch-Irish	40	0.9%
Scottish	61	1.4%
Spaniard	71	1.6%
Spanish	1	0.0%
Sri Lankan	13	0.3%
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Immigrants in Palacios

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Palacios came from Central America (652 | 14.8%), Latin America (652 | 14.8%), and Mexico (652 | 14.8%), together accounting for 44.3% of all Palacios residents.

Immigration Origin	# Population	% Population
Central America	652	14.8%
Latin America	652	14.8%
Mexico	652	14.8%
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Sex and Age in Palacios

The most populous age groups in Palacios are 40 to 44 Years (421 | 15.2%) for men and 60 to 64 Years (397 | 24.2%) for women.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	262 (9.5%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Years	323 (11.7%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Years	112 (4.0%)	162 (9.9%)
15 to 19 Years	207 (7.5%)	59 (3.6%)
20 to 24 Years	109 (3.9%)	52 (3.2%)
25 to 29 Years	134 (4.8%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	152 (5.5%)	263 (16.0%)
35 to 39 Years	211 (7.6%)	64 (3.9%)
40 to 44 Years	421 (15.2%)	88 (5.4%)
45 to 49 Years	138 (5.0%)	82 (5.0%)
50 to 54 Years	131 (4.7%)	52 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years	126 (4.5%)	83 (5.1%)
60 to 64 Years	60 (2.2%)	397 (24.2%)
65 to 69 Years	154 (5.6%)	120 (7.3%)
70 to 74 Years	183 (6.6%)	46 (2.8%)
75 to 79 Years	11 (0.4%)	18 (1.1%)
80 to 84 Years	18 (0.6%)	91 (5.6%)
85 Years and over	18 (0.6%)	64 (3.9%)
Total	2,770 (100.0%)	1,641 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Palacios

Median Family Size in Palacios

The median family size in Palacios is 3.65 persons per family, with married-couple families (632 | 61.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 3.96 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (165 | 16.0%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.08 persons per family.

Family Type	# Families	Family Size
Married-Couple	632 (61.2%)	3.96
Single Male/Father	235 (22.8%)	3.22
Single Female/Mother	165 (16.0%)	3.08
Total Families	1,032 (100.0%)	3.65

Median Household Size in Palacios

Household Type	# Households	Household Size
Married-Couple	632 (41.1%)	3.96
Single Male/Father	235 (15.3%)	3.57
Single Female/Mother	165 (10.7%)	3.36
Non-family	505 (32.9%)	-
Total Households	1,537 (100.0%)	2.86

Household Size by Marriage Status in Palacios

Out of a total of 1,537 households in Palacios, 1,032 (67.1%) are family households, while 505 (32.9%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 2-person households, comprising 406, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 505.

Household Size	Family Households	Nonfamily Households
1-Person Households	-	505 (32.9%)
2-Person Households	406 (26.4%)	0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households	309 (20.1%)	0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households	35 (2.3%)	0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households	282 (18.3%)	0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,032 (67.1%)	505 (32.9%)

Female Fertility in Palacios

Fertility by Age in Palacios

Average fertility rate in Palacios is 39.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 76.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.

Age Bracket	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
20 to 34 years	24 (100.0%)	76.0
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	24 (100.0%)	39.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Palacios

Age Bracket	Married	Unmarried
15 to 19 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years	0 (0.0%)	24 (100.0%)
35 to 50 years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	24 (100.0%)

Fertility by Education in Palacios

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Palacios

Educational Attainment	Women with Births	Births / 1,000 Women
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0.0
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0.0
College or Associate's Degree	24 (100.0%)	99.0
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0.0
Total	24 (100.0%)	39.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Palacios

Educational Attainment	Married	Unmarried
Less than High School	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree	0 (0.0%)	24 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	0 (0.0%)	24 (100.0%)

Income in Palacios

Income Overview in Palacios

Per Capita Income in Palacios is $26,731, while median incomes of families and households are $67,093 and $59,469 respectively.

Characteristic	Number	Measure
Per Capita Income	4,411	$26,731
Median Family Income	1,032	$67,093
Mean Family Income	1,032	$75,084
Median Household Income	1,537	$59,469
Mean Household Income	1,537	$69,041
Income Deficit	1,032	$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)	4,411	42.55%
Wage / Income Gap ($)	4,411	57.45¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index	4,411	0.37

Earnings by Sex in Palacios

Average Earnings in Palacios are $36,948, $40,826 for men and $23,453 for women, a difference of 42.5%.

Sex	Number	Average Earnings
Male	1,482 (68.1%)	$40,826
Female	693 (31.9%)	$23,453
Total	2,175 (100.0%)	$36,948

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Palacios

The most common earnings brackets in Palacios are $75,000 to $99,999 for men (317 | 21.4%) and $17,500 to $19,999 for women (209 | 30.2%).

Income	Male	Female
$2,499 or less	19 (1.3%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $4,999	0 (0.0%)	20 (2.9%)
$5,000 to $7,499	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$7,500 to $9,999	0 (0.0%)	35 (5.1%)
$10,000 to $12,499	39 (2.6%)	11 (1.6%)
$12,500 to $14,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$15,000 to $17,499	39 (2.6%)	29 (4.2%)
$17,500 to $19,999	221 (14.9%)	209 (30.2%)
$20,000 to $22,499	71 (4.8%)	20 (2.9%)
$22,500 to $24,999	91 (6.1%)	59 (8.5%)
$25,000 to $29,999	0 (0.0%)	101 (14.6%)
$30,000 to $34,999	80 (5.4%)	10 (1.4%)
$35,000 to $39,999	142 (9.6%)	24 (3.5%)
$40,000 to $44,999	118 (8.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,999	0 (0.0%)	25 (3.6%)
$50,000 to $54,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999	290 (19.6%)	150 (21.6%)
$65,000 to $74,999	11 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	317 (21.4%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000+	44 (3.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,482 (100.0%)	693 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Palacios

Average earnings in Palacios are $39,508 for men and $23,877 for women, a difference of 39.6%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $81,927, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $58,555. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $23,072, while those with college or associate's degree education have the smallest earnings of $23,072.

Educational Attainment	Male Income	Female Income
Less than High School	$58,555	$0
High School Diploma	$81,927	$0
College or Associate's Degree	-	-
Bachelor's Degree	-	-
Graduate Degree	-	-
Total	$39,508	$23,877

Family Income in Palacios

Family Income Brackets in Palacios

According to the Palacios family income data, there are 264 families falling into the $100,000 to $149,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 25.6% of all families.

Income Bracket	# Families	% Families
Less than $10,000	0	0.0%
$10,000 to $14,999	34	3.3%
$15,000 to $24,999	154	14.9%
$25,000 to $34,999	123	11.9%
$35,000 to $49,999	50	4.8%
$50,000 to $74,999	162	15.7%
$75,000 to $99,999	151	14.6%
$100,000 to $149,999	264	25.6%
$150,000 to $199,999	94	9.1%
$200,000+	0	0.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Palacios

2-person families (580 | 56.2%) account for the highest median family income in Palacios with $66,860 per family, while 2-person families (580 | 56.2%) have the highest median income of $33,430 per family member.

Income Bracket	# Families	Median Income
2-Person Families	580 (56.2%)	$66,860
3-Person Families	135 (13.1%)	$0
4-Person Families	45 (4.4%)	$0
5-Person Families	272 (26.4%)	$0
6-Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
7+ Person Families	0 (0.0%)	$0
Total	1,032 (100.0%)	$67,093

Family Income by Number of Earners in Palacios

Number of Earners	# Families	Median Income
No Earners	73 (7.1%)	$22,847
1 Earner	568 (55.0%)	$58,196
2 Earners	332 (32.2%)	$115,291
3+ Earners	59 (5.7%)	$0
Total	1,032 (100.0%)	$67,093

Household Income in Palacios

Household Income Brackets in Palacios

With 286 households falling in the category, the $50,000 to $74,999 income range is the most frequent in Palacios, accounting for 18.6% of all households. In contrast, only 28 households (1.8%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.

Income Bracket	# Households	% Households
Less than $10,000	105	6.8%
$10,000 to $14,999	34	2.2%
$15,000 to $24,999	134	8.7%
$25,000 to $34,999	201	13.1%
$35,000 to $49,999	152	9.9%
$50,000 to $74,999	286	18.6%
$75,000 to $99,999	241	15.7%
$100,000 to $149,999	264	17.2%
$150,000 to $199,999	94	6.1%
$200,000+	28	1.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Palacios

The median household income in Palacios is $59,469, with the highest median household income of $90,211 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 333 households (21.7%) fall into this category.

Income Bracket	# Households	Median Income
15 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	$0
25 to 44 Years	655 (42.6%)	$66,273
45 to 64 Years	333 (21.7%)	$90,211
65+ Years	549 (35.7%)	$31,420
Total	1,537 (100.0%)	$59,469

Poverty in Palacios

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Palacios

With 14.3% poverty level for males and 16.8% for females among the residents of Palacios, 6 to 11 year old males and 6 to 11 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 148 males (46.0%) and 76 females (100.0%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	148 (46.0%)	76 (100.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 24 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	126 (20.0%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	0 (0.0%)	82 (61.2%)
55 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	100 (20.8%)
65 to 74 Years	121 (35.9%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	18 (10.4%)
Total	395 (14.3%)	276 (16.8%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Palacios

According to the poverty statistics in Palacios, males aged under 5 years and females aged 12 to 14 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	262 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 Years	113 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years	174 (54.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12 to 14 Years	0 (0.0%)	86 (100.0%)
15 Years	89 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
16 and 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	59 (100.0%)
18 to 24 Years	226 (100.0%)	52 (100.0%)
25 to 34 Years	281 (100.0%)	263 (100.0%)
35 to 44 Years	504 (80.0%)	152 (100.0%)
45 to 54 Years	269 (100.0%)	52 (38.8%)
55 to 64 Years	186 (100.0%)	380 (79.2%)
65 to 74 Years	216 (64.1%)	166 (100.0%)
75 Years and over	47 (100.0%)	155 (89.6%)
Total	2,367 (85.7%)	1,365 (83.2%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Palacios

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Palacios show that 5.4% or 34 of the total 632 families live below the poverty line. Families with no children have the highest poverty rate of 8.9%, comprising of 34 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.

Children	Above Poverty	Below Poverty
No Children	349 (91.1%)	34 (8.9%)
1 or 2 Children	167 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	82 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	598 (94.6%)	34 (5.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Palacios

Children	Single Father	Single Mother
No Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	79 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	79 (33.6%)	0 (0.0%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Palacios

The poverty data for Palacios shows that 34 of the married-couple family households (5.4%) and 79 of the single-parent households (19.8%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 34 households (8.9%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 79 household (100.0%) living below poverty.

Children	Married-Couple Families	Single-Parent Households
No Children	34 (8.9%)	0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Children	0 (0.0%)	79 (100.0%)
5 or more Children	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	34 (5.4%)	79 (19.8%)

Employment Characteristics in Palacios

Employment by Class of Employer in Palacios

Among the 2,039 employed individuals in Palacios, private company employees (1,386 | 68.0%), not-for-profit organizations (378 | 18.5%), and self-employed (not incorporated) (143 | 7.0%) make up the most common classes of employment.

Employer Class	# Employees	% Employees
Private Company Employees	1,386	68.0%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)	21	1.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)	143	7.0%
Not-for-profit Organizations	378	18.5%
Local Government Employees	91	4.5%
State Government Employees	0	0.0%
Federal Government Employees	0	0.0%
Unpaid Family Workers	20	1.0%
Total	2,039	100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Palacios

Age Bracket	In Labor Force	Unemployed
16 to 19 Years	118 (66.7%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years	20 (12.4%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years	134 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years	328 (79.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	723 (92.2%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 54 Years	217 (53.8%)	0 (0.0%)
55 to 59 Years	130 (62.2%)	0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years	370 (81.0%)	0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years	58 (11.5%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	18 (8.2%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	2,116 (61.1%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Palacios

Educational Attainment	In Labor Force	Unemployed
Less than High School	514 (59.8%)	0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma	315 (94.9%)	0 (0.0%)
College / Associate Degree	468 (80.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	605 (96.3%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,902 (79.2%)	0 (0.0%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Palacios

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Palacios are Community & Social Service (353 | 16.7%), Education Instruction & Library (267 | 12.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (115 | 5.4%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (68 | 3.2%), and Health Technologists (56 | 2.6%).

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Palacios, the most male-oriented occupations are Computers, Engineering & Science (100.0%), Computers & Mathematics (100.0%), and Education, Arts & Media (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Business & Financial (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Health Technologists (100.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Management	27 (57.5%)	20 (42.5%)
Business & Financial	0 (0.0%)	25 (100.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service	230 (65.2%)	123 (34.8%)
Education, Arts & Media	18 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library	173 (64.8%)	94 (35.2%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment	39 (57.4%)	29 (42.6%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating	0 (0.0%)	115 (100.0%)
Health Technologists	0 (0.0%)	56 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	284 (50.1%)	283 (49.9%)
Total (Overall)	1,423 (67.2%)	693 (32.8%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Palacios are Food Preparation & Serving (101 | 4.8%), Security & Protection (26 | 1.2%), Firefighting & Prevention (26 | 1.2%), and Personal Care & Service (14 | 0.7%).

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Palacios, the most male-oriented occupations are Security & Protection (100.0%), and Firefighting & Prevention (100.0%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Food Preparation & Serving (100.0%), and Personal Care & Service (100.0%).

Occupation	Male	Female
Healthcare Support	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Security & Protection	26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention	26 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving	0 (0.0%)	101 (100.0%)
Cleaning & Maintenance	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Personal Care & Service	0 (0.0%)	14 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	26 (18.4%)	115 (81.6%)
Total (Overall)	1,423 (67.2%)	693 (32.8%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Palacios are Office & Administration (264 | 12.5%), and Sales & Related (74 | 3.5%).

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Sales & Related	43 (58.1%)	31 (41.9%)
Office & Administration	0 (0.0%)	264 (100.0%)
Total (Category)	43 (12.7%)	295 (87.3%)
Total (Overall)	1,423 (67.2%)	693 (32.8%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Palacios are Installation, Maintenance & Repair (281 | 13.3%), Construction & Extraction (142 | 6.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (122 | 5.8%).

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Farming, Fishing & Forestry	122 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction	142 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair	281 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	545 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	1,423 (67.2%)	693 (32.8%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Palacios are Production (284 | 13.4%), Material Moving (142 | 6.7%), and Transportation (99 | 4.7%).

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Occupation	Male	Female
Production	284 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Transportation	99 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Material Moving	142 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)	525 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)	1,423 (67.2%)	693 (32.8%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Palacios

Employment Industries in Palacios

The major employment industries in Palacios include Manufacturing (458 | 21.6%), Retail Trade (396 | 18.7%), Construction (224 | 10.6%), Health Care & Social Assistance (194 | 9.2%), and Educational Services (173 | 8.2%).

Employment Industries by Sex in Palacios

The Palacios industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Professional & Scientific (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Information (100.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (100.0%).

Industry	Male	Female
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting	122 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Construction	169 (75.4%)	55 (24.5%)
Manufacturing	448 (97.8%)	10 (2.2%)
Wholesale Trade	0 (0.0%)	25 (100.0%)
Retail Trade	107 (27.0%)	289 (73.0%)
Transportation & Warehousing	99 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Utilities	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Information	0 (0.0%)	40 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific	27 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support	11 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Educational Services	173 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Health Care & Social Assistance	138 (71.1%)	56 (28.9%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation	39 (32.0%)	83 (68.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services	0 (0.0%)	101 (100.0%)
Public Administration	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,423 (67.2%)	693 (32.8%)

Education in Palacios

School Enrollment in Palacios

The most common levels of schooling among the 883 students in Palacios are elementary school (286 | 32.4%), middle school (198 | 22.4%), and high school (148 | 16.8%).

School Level	# Students	% Students
Nursery / Preschool	0	0.0%
Kindergarten	113	12.8%
Elementary School	286	32.4%
Middle School	198	22.4%
High School	148	16.8%
College / Undergraduate	102	11.6%
Graduate / Professional	36	4.1%
Total	883	100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Palacios

Age Bracket	Public School	Private School
3 to 4 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old	323 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds	274 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds	148 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds	20 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds	82 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over	36 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	883 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Palacios

Education (267 | 38.9%), literature & languages (139 | 20.3%), business (100 | 14.6%), engineering (58 | 8.5%), and bio, nature & agricultural (56 | 8.2%) are the most common fields of study among 686 individuals in Palacios who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.

Field of Study	# Graduates	% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics	0	0.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural	56	8.2%
Physical & Health Sciences	0	0.0%
Psychology	0	0.0%
Social Sciences	0	0.0%
Engineering	58	8.5%
Multidisciplinary Studies	0	0.0%
Science & Technology	0	0.0%
Business	100	14.6%
Education	267	38.9%
Literature & Languages	139	20.3%
Liberal Arts & History	0	0.0%
Visual & Performing Arts	54	7.9%
Communications	0	0.0%
Arts & Humanities	12	1.8%
Total	686	100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Palacios

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Palacios

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Palacios are males with 2 vehicles (503, accounting for 37.4%) and females with 2 vehicles (163, making up 72.6%).

Vehicles Available	Male	Female
No Vehicle	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	348 (25.9%)	129 (18.6%)
2 Vehicles	503 (37.4%)	163 (23.5%)
3 Vehicles	314 (23.3%)	331 (47.8%)
4 Vehicles	181 (13.5%)	70 (10.1%)
5 or more Vehicles	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,346 (100.0%)	693 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Palacios

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Palacios are 5 to 9 minutes (477 commuters, 24.7%), 10 to 14 minutes (300 commuters, 15.6%), and 20 to 24 minutes (288 commuters, 14.9%).

Commute Time	# Commuters	% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes	209	10.8%
5 to 9 Minutes	477	24.7%
10 to 14 Minutes	300	15.6%
15 to 19 Minutes	11	0.6%
20 to 24 Minutes	288	14.9%
25 to 29 Minutes	0	0.0%
30 to 34 Minutes	140	7.3%
35 to 39 Minutes	0	0.0%
40 to 44 Minutes	237	12.3%
45 to 59 Minutes	209	10.8%
60 to 89 Minutes	57	3.0%
90 or more Minutes	0	0.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Palacios

The most common commute times in Palacios are 5 to 9 minutes (250 commuters, 19.8%) for males and 5 to 9 minutes (227 commuters, 34.2%) for females.

Commute Time	Male	Female
Less than 5 Minutes	99 (7.8%)	110 (16.6%)
5 to 9 Minutes	250 (19.8%)	227 (34.2%)
10 to 14 Minutes	91 (7.2%)	209 (31.5%)
15 to 19 Minutes	11 (0.9%)	0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Minutes	228 (18.0%)	60 (9.0%)
25 to 29 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes	110 (8.7%)	30 (4.5%)
35 to 39 Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes	237 (18.8%)	0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes	181 (14.3%)	28 (4.2%)
60 to 89 Minutes	57 (4.5%)	0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Palacios

The most frequent times of departure to work in Palacios are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (486, 38.5%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (229, 34.5%) for females.

Time of Departure	Male	Female
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM	486 (38.5%)	41 (6.2%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM	15 (1.2%)	10 (1.5%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM	39 (3.1%)	28 (4.2%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM	122 (9.7%)	60 (9.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM	252 (19.9%)	229 (34.5%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM	86 (6.8%)	129 (19.4%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM	99 (7.8%)	0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	99 (14.9%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM	90 (7.1%)	0 (0.0%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM	18 (1.4%)	54 (8.1%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM	57 (4.5%)	14 (2.1%)
Total	1,264 (100.0%)	664 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Palacios

Occupancy by Ownership in Palacios

Of the total 1,537 dwellings in Palacios, owner-occupied units account for 1,110 (72.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 427 (27.8%).

Occupancy	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units	1,110	72.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units	427	27.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units	1,537	100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Palacios

Household Size	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
1-Person Household	505	32.9%
2-Person Household	406	26.4%
3-Person Household	309	20.1%
4+ Person Household	317	20.6%
Total Housing Units	1,537	100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Palacios

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1-Person Household	276 (54.6%)	229 (45.4%)
2-Person Household	372 (91.6%)	34 (8.4%)
3-Person Household	224 (72.5%)	85 (27.5%)
4+ Person Household	238 (75.1%)	79 (24.9%)
Total Housing Units	1,110 (72.2%)	427 (27.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Palacios

Household Size	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than High School	262 (56.7%)	200 (43.3%)
High School Diploma	232 (76.3%)	72 (23.7%)
College/Associate Degree	454 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher	162 (51.1%)	155 (48.9%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Palacios

Age Bracket	# Households	% Households
Under 35 Years	294	19.1%
35 to 44 Years	361	23.5%
45 to 54 Years	92	6.0%
55 to 64 Years	241	15.7%
65 to 74 Years	381	24.8%
75 to 84 Years	106	6.9%
85 Years and Over	62	4.0%
Total	1,537	100.0%

Housing Finances in Palacios

Median Income by Occupancy in Palacios

Occupancy Type	# Households	Median Income
Owner-Occupied	1,110 (72.2%)	$65,593
Renter-Occupied	427 (27.8%)	$0
Average	1,537 (100.0%)	$59,469

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Palacios

Income Bracket	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $5,000	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,999	18 (1.6%)	87 (20.4%)
$10,000 to $14,999	0 (0.0%)	34 (8.0%)
$15,000 to $19,999	23 (2.1%)	79 (18.5%)
$20,000 to $24,999	31 (2.8%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	201 (18.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	152 (13.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999	204 (18.4%)	82 (19.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999	169 (15.2%)	72 (16.9%)
$100,000 to $149,999	191 (17.2%)	73 (17.1%)
$150,000 or more	121 (10.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,110 (100.0%)	427 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Palacios

Monthly Cost	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Less than $300	130 (11.7%)	87 (20.4%)
$300 to $499	245 (22.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$500 to $799	399 (35.9%)	34 (8.0%)
$800 to $999	11 (1.0%)	149 (34.9%)
$1,000 to $1,499	177 (16.0%)	12 (2.8%)
$1,500 to $1,999	62 (5.6%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,499	86 (7.7%)	0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,110 (100.0%)	427 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Palacios

Housing Structures in Palacios

Structure Type	# Housing Units	% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached	1,230	80.0%
Single Unit, Attached	0	0.0%
2 Unit Apartments	87	5.7%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0	0.0%
10 or more Apartments	0	0.0%
Mobile Home / Other	220	14.3%
Total	1,537	100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Palacios

Structure Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached	969 (78.8%)	261 (21.2%)
Single Unit, Attached	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	87 (100.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other	141 (64.1%)	79 (35.9%)
Total	1,110 (72.2%)	427 (27.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Palacios

Number of Rooms	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
1 Room	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms	15 (1.3%)	166 (38.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms	426 (38.4%)	85 (19.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms	561 (50.5%)	176 (41.2%)
8 or more Rooms	108 (9.7%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,110 (100.0%)	427 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Palacios

Heating Type	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
Utility Gas	531 (47.8%)	84 (19.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Electricity	445 (40.1%)	343 (80.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels	57 (5.1%)	0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used	77 (6.9%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,110 (100.0%)	427 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Palacios

Vehicles per Household	Owner-occupied	Renter-occupied
No Vehicle	81 (7.3%)	0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle	306 (27.6%)	267 (62.5%)
2 Vehicles	307 (27.7%)	160 (37.5%)
3 or more Vehicles	416 (37.5%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	1,110 (100.0%)	427 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Palacios

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Palacios

Characteristic	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Housing Units	867	243
Median Property Value	$178,000	$0
Median Household Income	$58,647	$121
Monthly Housing Costs	$530	$0
Real Estate Taxes	$1,778	$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Palacios

Property Value	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $50,000	174 (20.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $99,999	143 (16.5%)	49 (20.2%)
$100,000 to $299,999	471 (54.3%)	81 (33.3%)
$300,000 to $499,999	79 (9.1%)	113 (46.5%)
$500,000 to $749,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,999	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	867 (100.0%)	243 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Palacios

Household Income	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $10,000	18 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999	54 (6.2%)	0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999	165 (19.0%)	0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999	152 (17.5%)	36 (14.8%)
$50,000 to $74,999	204 (23.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999	169 (19.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,999	105 (12.1%)	0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more	0 (0.0%)	86 (35.4%)
Total	867 (100.0%)	243 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Palacios

Value-to-Income Ratio	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than 2.0x	278 (32.1%)	117,485 (48,347.7%)
2.0x to 2.9x	195 (22.5%)	135 (55.6%)
3.0x to 3.9x	136 (15.7%)	86 (35.4%)
4.0x or more	258 (29.8%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	867 (100.0%)	243 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Palacios

Property Taxes	Without Mortgage	With Mortgage
Less than $800	273 (31.5%)	0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499	100 (11.5%)	22 (9.0%)
$800 to $1,499	483 (55.7%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	867 (100.0%)	243 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Palacios

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Palacios

Age Bracket	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under 6 Years	375 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years	250 (39.6%)	382 (60.4%)
19 to 25 Years	20 (7.2%)	258 (92.8%)
26 to 34 Years	544 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years	552 (70.6%)	230 (29.4%)
45 to 54 Years	269 (66.7%)	134 (33.3%)
55 to 64 Years	550 (82.6%)	116 (17.4%)
65 to 74 Years	503 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older	220 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Total	3,283 (74.6%)	1,120 (25.4%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Palacios

Citizenship Status	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Native Born	375 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)
Foreign Born, Citizen	250 (39.6%)	382 (60.4%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen	20 (7.2%)	258 (92.8%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Palacios

Household Income	With Coverage	Without Coverage
Under $25,000	250 (38.6%)	398 (61.4%)
$25,000 to $49,999	609 (79.7%)	155 (20.3%)
$50,000 to $74,999	811 (85.3%)	140 (14.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999	550 (78.5%)	151 (21.5%)
$100,000 and over	1,063 (79.4%)	276 (20.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Palacios

Age Bracket	Public Insurance	Private Insurance
Under 6	284 (75.7%)	91 (24.3%)
6 to 18 Years	153 (24.2%)	97 (15.3%)
19 to 25 Years	0 (0.0%)	20 (7.2%)
25 to 34 Years	24 (4.4%)	520 (95.6%)
35 to 44 Years	185 (23.7%)	505 (64.6%)
45 to 54 Years	27 (6.7%)	269 (66.7%)
55 to 64 Years	79 (11.9%)	504 (75.7%)
65 to 74 Years	503 (100.0%)	250 (49.7%)
75 Years and over	220 (100.0%)	55 (25.0%)
Total	1,475 (33.5%)	2,311 (52.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Palacios

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	38 (7.2%)	69 (31.2%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	149 (13.7%)	420 (54.8%)
65 to 74 Years	178 (52.8%)	29 (17.5%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	72 (41.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Palacios

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Palacios: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	0 (0.0%)	209 (27.3%)
65 to 74 Years	128 (38.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Palacios: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
Under 5 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	69 (31.2%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	13 (1.2%)	227 (29.6%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Palacios: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	38 (7.2%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	47 (4.3%)	69 (9.0%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	22 (12.7%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Palacios: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	136 (12.5%)	188 (24.5%)
65 to 74 Years	137 (40.6%)	29 (17.5%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	50 (28.9%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Palacios: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>

Age Bracket	Male	Female
5 to 17 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years	10 (0.9%)	75 (9.8%)
65 to 74 Years	0 (0.0%)	29 (17.5%)
75 Years and over	0 (0.0%)	8 (4.6%)

Technology Access in Palacios

Computing Device Access in Palacios

Device Type	# Households	% Households
Desktop or Laptop	939	61.1%
Smartphone	1,099	71.5%
Tablet	875	56.9%
No Computing Device	213	13.9%
Total	1,537	100.0%

Internet Access in Palacios

Internet Type	# Households	% Households
Dial-Up Internet	23	1.5%
Broadband Home	959	62.4%
Cellular Data Only	31	2.0%
Satellite Internet	241	15.7%
No Internet	403	26.2%
Total	1,537	100.0%

Palacios Summary

Palacios, Texas is a small city located in Matagorda County, Texas. It is situated on the Gulf Coast, approximately 90 miles southeast of Houston. The city has a population of approximately 4,500 people and is known for its fishing, shrimping, and oyster industries.

History

The area that is now Palacios was originally inhabited by the Karankawa Indians. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 1800s. The city was founded in 1894 by a group of investors led by Captain William A. Palacios. The city was named after the captain, who was a prominent businessman in the area.

The city was incorporated in 1909 and quickly became a thriving port town. The port was used to transport goods from the nearby oil fields and to ship out seafood from the local fishing industry. The city also became a popular tourist destination, with many people coming to enjoy the beaches and the fishing.

In the early 1900s, the city was hit hard by a series of hurricanes. The city was rebuilt and continued to grow, but the population never reached the levels it had before the storms.

Geography

Palacios is located on the Gulf Coast of Texas, approximately 90 miles southeast of Houston. The city is situated on the Matagorda Peninsula, which is bordered by Matagorda Bay to the east and Tres Palacios Bay to the west. The city is surrounded by wetlands and is home to several wildlife refuges.

The climate in Palacios is subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters. The average temperature in the summer is around 90 degrees Fahrenheit, while the average temperature in the winter is around 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

Economy

The economy of Palacios is largely based on the fishing and shrimping industries. The city is home to several seafood processing plants, which employ many of the local residents. The city is also home to several boatyards, which build and repair boats for the fishing industry.

The city is also home to several tourist attractions, including the Palacios Maritime Museum and the Palacios Beach Park. The city also hosts several festivals throughout the year, including the annual Shrimporee Festival.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Palacios was 4,479. The racial makeup of the city was 73.3% White, 0.7% African American, 0.3% Native American, 0.2% Asian, 0.1% Pacific Islander, 22.7% from other races, and 2.7% from two or more races. Hispanic or Latino of any race were 44.2% of the population.

The median household income in Palacios was $35,938, and the median family income was $41,944. The per capita income for the city was $17,845. About 18.2% of the population was below the poverty line.

Palacios is a small city with a rich history and a vibrant economy. The city is home to a diverse population and is known for its fishing and shrimping industries. The city is also a popular tourist destination, with many people coming to enjoy the beaches and the fishing.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Palacios?

Total Population of Palacios is 4,411.

What is the Total Male Population of Palacios?

Total Male Population of Palacios is 2,770.

What is the Total Female Population of Palacios?

Total Female Population of Palacios is 1,641.

What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Palacios?

There are 168.80 Males per 100 Females in Palacios.

What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Palacios?

There are 59.24 Females per 100 Males in Palacios.

What is the Median Population Age in Palacios?

Median Population Age in Palacios is 40.5 Years.

What is the Average Family Size in Palacios

Average Family Size in Palacios is 3.6 People.

What is the Average Household Size in Palacios

Average Household Size in Palacios is 2.9 People.

What is Per Capita Income in Palacios?

Per Capita income in Palacios is $26,731.

What is the Median Family Income in Palacios?

Median Family Income in Palacios is $67,093.

What is the Median Household income in Palacios?

Median Household Income in Palacios is $59,469.

What is Income or Wage Gap in Palacios?

Income or Wage Gap in Palacios is 42.6%.

Women in Palacios earn 57.4 cents for every dollar earned by a man.

What is Inequality or Gini Index in Palacios?

Inequality or Gini Index in Palacios is 0.37.

How Large is the Labor Force in Palacios?

There are 2,116 People in the Labor Forcein in Palacios.

What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Palacios?

61.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Palacios.