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3,667
TOTAL POPULATION
1,990
MALE POPULATION
1,677
FEMALE POPULATION
118.66
MALES / 100 FEMALES
84.27
FEMALES / 100 MALES
27.4
MEDIAN AGE
5.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
4.8
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$13,332
PER CAPITA INCOME
$28,616
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$28,522
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
12.2%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
87.8¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
0.56
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
1,504
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
59.1%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
3.4%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Race in Scissors

The most populous races in Scissors are Hispanic or Latino (3,661 | 99.8%), Two or more Races (1,864 | 50.8%), and White / Caucasian (1,149 | 31.3%).
Race in Scissors
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American00.0%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino3,66199.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian1,14931.3%
Two or more Races1,86450.8%
Some other Race65417.8%
Total3,667100.0%

Ancestry in Scissors

The most populous ancestries reported in Scissors are Mexican (3,561 | 97.1%), American (88 | 2.4%), and Cuban (24 | 0.6%), together accounting for 100.2% of all Scissors residents.
Ancestry in Scissors
Ancestry# Population% Population
American882.4%
Cuban240.6%
Mexican3,56197.1%
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Immigrants in Scissors

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Scissors came from Latin America (1,156 | 31.5%), Central America (1,132 | 30.9%), Mexico (1,132 | 30.9%), Caribbean (24 | 0.6%), and Cuba (24 | 0.6%), together accounting for 94.6% of all Scissors residents.
Immigrants in Scissors
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Caribbean240.6%
Central America1,13230.9%
Cuba240.6%
Latin America1,15631.5%
Mexico1,13230.9%
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Sex and Age in Scissors

Sex and Age in Scissors

The most populous age groups in Scissors are Under 5 Years (275 | 13.8%) for men and Under 5 Years (243 | 14.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Scissors
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years275 (13.8%)243 (14.5%)
5 to 9 Years229 (11.5%)118 (7.0%)
10 to 14 Years124 (6.2%)88 (5.2%)
15 to 19 Years244 (12.3%)95 (5.7%)
20 to 24 Years150 (7.5%)179 (10.7%)
25 to 29 Years101 (5.1%)168 (10.0%)
30 to 34 Years72 (3.6%)116 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Years133 (6.7%)45 (2.7%)
40 to 44 Years0 (0.0%)156 (9.3%)
45 to 49 Years182 (9.1%)77 (4.6%)
50 to 54 Years156 (7.8%)136 (8.1%)
55 to 59 Years22 (1.1%)51 (3.0%)
60 to 64 Years114 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 69 Years35 (1.8%)137 (8.2%)
70 to 74 Years49 (2.5%)16 (0.9%)
75 to 79 Years74 (3.7%)0 (0.0%)
80 to 84 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
85 Years and over30 (1.5%)52 (3.1%)
Total1,990 (100.0%)1,677 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Scissors

Median Family Size in Scissors

The median family size in Scissors is 5.11 persons per family, with single male/father families (143 | 20.5%) accounting for the largest median family size of 5.77 persons per family. On the other hand, single female/mother families (143 | 20.5%) represent the smallest median family size with 3.40 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Scissors
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple413 (59.1%)5.47
Single Male/Father143 (20.5%)5.77
Single Female/Mother143 (20.5%)3.40
Total Families699 (100.0%)5.11

Median Household Size in Scissors

Median Household Size in Scissors
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple413 (54.3%)5.47
Single Male/Father143 (18.8%)5.77
Single Female/Mother143 (18.8%)3.65
Non-family61 (8.0%)-
Total Households760 (100.0%)4.83

Household Size by Marriage Status in Scissors

Out of a total of 760 households in Scissors, 699 (92.0%) are family households, while 61 (8.0%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 4-person households, comprising 229, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 61.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Scissors
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-61 (8.0%)
2-Person Households96 (12.6%)0 (0.0%)
3-Person Households216 (28.4%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households229 (30.1%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households35 (4.6%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households25 (3.3%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households98 (12.9%)0 (0.0%)
Total699 (92.0%)61 (8.0%)

Female Fertility in Scissors

Fertility by Age in Scissors

Average fertility rate in Scissors is 256.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years have the highest fertility rate with 484.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 20 to 34 years acount for 100.0% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Scissors
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years224 (100.0%)484.0
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0.0
Total224 (100.0%)256.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Scissors

Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Scissors
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years224 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total224 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Fertility by Education in Scissors

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Scissors
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School27 (12.0%)95.0
High School Diploma59 (26.3%)174.0
College or Associate's Degree138 (61.6%)554.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total224 (100.0%)256.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Scissors

Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Scissors
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School27 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma59 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
College or Associate's Degree138 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total224 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Income in Scissors

Income Overview in Scissors

Per Capita Income in Scissors is $13,332, while median incomes of families and households are $28,616 and $28,522 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income3,667$13,332
Median Family Income699$28,616
Mean Family Income699$49,067
Median Household Income760$28,522
Mean Household Income760$57,031
Income Deficit699$0
Wage / Income Gap (%)3,66712.17%
Wage / Income Gap ($)3,66787.83¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index3,6670.56

Earnings by Sex in Scissors

Average Earnings in Scissors are $21,063, $23,567 for men and $20,698 for women, a difference of 12.2%.
Earnings by Sex in Scissors
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male905 (61.3%)$23,567
Female571 (38.7%)$20,698
Total1,476 (100.0%)$21,063

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Scissors

The most common earnings brackets in Scissors are $25,000 to $29,999 for men (145 | 16.0%) and $20,000 to $22,499 for women (163 | 28.5%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Scissors
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less13 (1.4%)23 (4.0%)
$2,500 to $4,99999 (10.9%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $7,49967 (7.4%)14 (2.5%)
$7,500 to $9,99971 (7.9%)36 (6.3%)
$10,000 to $12,499108 (11.9%)131 (22.9%)
$12,500 to $14,9990 (0.0%)17 (3.0%)
$15,000 to $17,49944 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
$17,500 to $19,99922 (2.4%)19 (3.3%)
$20,000 to $22,49911 (1.2%)163 (28.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99941 (4.5%)23 (4.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999145 (16.0%)35 (6.1%)
$30,000 to $34,99936 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $39,99963 (7.0%)40 (7.0%)
$40,000 to $44,99932 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
$45,000 to $49,9990 (0.0%)31 (5.4%)
$50,000 to $54,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,999106 (11.7%)5 (0.9%)
$65,000 to $74,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99911 (1.2%)34 (5.9%)
$100,000+36 (4.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total905 (100.0%)571 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Scissors

Average earnings in Scissors are $28,284 for men and $21,771 for women, a difference of 23.0%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $27,821, while those with less than high school education earn the least with $27,813. Women with an educational attainment of college or associate's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $47,782, while those with less than high school education have the smallest earnings of $20,995.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Scissors
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School$27,813$20,995
High School Diploma$27,821$21,468
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$28,284$21,771

Family Income in Scissors

Family Income Brackets in Scissors

According to the Scissors family income data, there are 169 families falling into the $25,000 to $34,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 24.2% of all families.
Family Income Brackets in Scissors
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,00013018.6%
$10,000 to $14,9997610.9%
$15,000 to $24,999344.9%
$25,000 to $34,99916924.2%
$35,000 to $49,999476.7%
$50,000 to $74,9999713.9%
$75,000 to $99,999426.0%
$100,000 to $149,9997310.4%
$150,000 to $199,999314.4%
$200,000+00.0%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Scissors

5-person families (41 | 5.9%) account for the highest median family income in Scissors with $185,847 per family, while 5-person families (41 | 5.9%) have the highest median income of $37,169 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Scissors
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families96 (13.7%)$0
3-Person Families243 (34.8%)$27,694
4-Person Families202 (28.9%)$27,059
5-Person Families41 (5.9%)$185,847
6-Person Families19 (2.7%)$0
7+ Person Families98 (14.0%)$0
Total699 (100.0%)$28,616

Family Income by Number of Earners in Scissors

Family Income by Number of Earners in Scissors
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners153 (21.9%)$8,083
1 Earner199 (28.5%)$27,120
2 Earners179 (25.6%)$0
3+ Earners168 (24.0%)$121,750
Total699 (100.0%)$28,616

Household Income in Scissors

Household Income Brackets in Scissors

With 169 households falling in the category, the $25,000 to $34,999 income range is the most frequent in Scissors, accounting for 22.2% of all households. In contrast, only 27 households (3.5%) fall into the $200,000+ income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Scissors
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,00015820.8%
$10,000 to $14,999496.4%
$15,000 to $24,999678.8%
$25,000 to $34,99916922.2%
$35,000 to $49,999476.2%
$50,000 to $74,9999712.8%
$75,000 to $99,999425.5%
$100,000 to $149,999739.6%
$150,000 to $199,999314.1%
$200,000+273.6%

Household Income by Householder Age in Scissors

The median household income in Scissors is $28,522, with the highest median household income of $28,443 found in the 25 to 44 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 187 households (24.6%) fall into this category. Meanwhile, the 15 to 24 years age bracket for the primary householder has the lowest median household income of $0, with 34 households (4.5%) in this group.
Household Income by Householder Age in Scissors
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years34 (4.5%)$0
25 to 44 Years187 (24.6%)$28,443
45 to 64 Years333 (43.8%)$0
65+ Years206 (27.1%)$0
Total760 (100.0%)$28,522

Poverty in Scissors

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Scissors

With 37.8% poverty level for males and 36.1% for females among the residents of Scissors, 35 to 44 year old males and 15 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 92 males (69.2%) and 38 females (82.6%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Scissors
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years6 (2.2%)103 (42.4%)
5 Years13 (40.6%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years102 (45.5%)52 (29.4%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)38 (82.6%)
16 and 17 Years85 (57.4%)8 (21.6%)
18 to 24 Years77 (31.3%)70 (36.6%)
25 to 34 Years90 (52.0%)85 (29.9%)
35 to 44 Years92 (69.2%)80 (39.8%)
45 to 54 Years130 (38.5%)53 (24.9%)
55 to 64 Years78 (57.4%)40 (78.4%)
65 to 74 Years13 (15.5%)64 (41.8%)
75 Years and over66 (63.5%)12 (23.1%)
Total752 (37.8%)605 (36.1%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Scissors

According to the poverty statistics in Scissors, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 5 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.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Scissors
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years269 (97.8%)140 (57.6%)
5 Years19 (59.4%)20 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years122 (54.5%)125 (70.6%)
12 to 14 Years97 (100.0%)9 (100.0%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)8 (17.4%)
16 and 17 Years63 (42.6%)29 (78.4%)
18 to 24 Years169 (68.7%)121 (63.3%)
25 to 34 Years83 (48.0%)199 (70.1%)
35 to 44 Years41 (30.8%)121 (60.2%)
45 to 54 Years208 (61.5%)160 (75.1%)
55 to 64 Years58 (42.6%)11 (21.6%)
65 to 74 Years71 (84.5%)89 (58.2%)
75 Years and over38 (36.5%)40 (76.9%)
Total1,238 (62.2%)1,072 (63.9%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Scissors

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Scissors show that 57.6% or 238 of the total 413 families live below the poverty line. Families with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate of 83.7%, comprising of 159 families. On the other hand, families with 5 or more children have the lowest poverty rate of 0.0%, which includes 0 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Scissors
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children75 (52.8%)67 (47.2%)
1 or 2 Children31 (16.3%)159 (83.7%)
3 or 4 Children19 (61.3%)12 (38.7%)
5 or more Children50 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total175 (42.4%)238 (57.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Scissors

According to the poverty data in Scissors, 32.9% or 47 single-father households and 48.9% or 70 single-mother households are living below the poverty line. Among single-father households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 47 households (55.3%) experiencing poverty. Likewise, among single-mother households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 30 households (50.8%) falling below the poverty line.
Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Scissors
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children47 (55.3%)30 (50.8%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)34 (48.6%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)6 (42.9%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total47 (32.9%)70 (48.9%)

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

The poverty data for Scissors shows that 238 of the married-couple family households (57.6%) and 117 of the single-parent households (40.9%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 1 or 2 children have the highest poverty rate, with 159 households (83.7%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with no children have the highest poverty rate, with 77 household (53.5%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Scissors
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children67 (47.2%)77 (53.5%)
1 or 2 Children159 (83.7%)34 (37.0%)
3 or 4 Children12 (38.7%)6 (12.0%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total238 (57.6%)117 (40.9%)

Employment Characteristics in Scissors

Employment by Class of Employer in Scissors

Among the 1,416 employed individuals in Scissors, private company employees (855 | 60.4%), self-employed (not incorporated) (376 | 26.6%), and not-for-profit organizations (134 | 9.5%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Scissors
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees85560.4%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)00.0%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)37626.6%
Not-for-profit Organizations1349.5%
Local Government Employees402.8%
State Government Employees110.8%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers00.0%
Total1,416100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Scissors

According to the labor force statistics for Scissors, out of the total population over 16 years of age (2,544), 59.1% or 1,504 individuals are in the labor force, with 3.4% or 51 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 20 to 24 years, with 83.0% or 273 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 35 to 44 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 18.4% or 40 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Scissors
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years123 (42.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years273 (83.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 29 Years195 (72.5%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Years113 (60.1%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 44 Years217 (65.0%)40 (18.4%)
45 to 54 Years346 (62.8%)11 (3.2%)
55 to 59 Years33 (45.2%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 64 Years67 (58.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years136 (57.4%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,504 (59.1%)51 (3.4%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Scissors

According to labor force statistics for Scissors, 63.5% of individuals (971) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (1,529) are in the labor force, with 5.3% or 51 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of bachelor's degree or higher, with 100.0% or 47 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 12.5% or 11 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Scissors
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School472 (65.6%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma364 (61.5%)65 (11.0%)
College / Associate Degree88 (51.8%)21 (12.5%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher47 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total971 (63.5%)81 (5.3%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Scissors

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Scissors are Community & Social Service (67 | 4.6%), Management (65 | 4.5%), Education, Arts & Media (53 | 3.6%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (20 | 1.4%), and Education Instruction & Library (14 | 1.0%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Scissors

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Within the Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Scissors, the most male-oriented occupations are Management (58.5%), Education, Arts & Media (35.8%), and Community & Social Service (28.4%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Education Instruction & Library (100.0%), Health Diagnosing & Treating (100.0%), and Community & Social Service (71.6%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Scissors
OccupationMaleFemale
Management38 (58.5%)27 (41.5%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 19 (28.4%)48 (71.6%)
Education, Arts & Media19 (35.8%)34 (64.1%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)14 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)20 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)57 (37.5%)95 (62.5%)
Total (Overall)905 (62.3%)547 (37.7%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Scissors are Cleaning & Maintenance (292 | 20.1%), Healthcare Support (198 | 13.6%), Food Preparation & Serving (162 | 11.2%), and Personal Care & Service (10 | 0.7%).
Services Occupations in Scissors

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Scissors, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (95.2%), Food Preparation & Serving (19.8%), and Healthcare Support (15.1%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Healthcare Support (84.9%), and Food Preparation & Serving (80.2%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Scissors
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support30 (15.1%)168 (84.9%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving32 (19.8%)130 (80.2%)
Cleaning & Maintenance278 (95.2%)14 (4.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)10 (100.0%)
Total (Category)340 (51.4%)322 (48.6%)
Total (Overall)905 (62.3%)547 (37.7%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Scissors are Sales & Related (174 | 12.0%), and Office & Administration (22 | 1.5%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Scissors

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Scissors
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related66 (37.9%)108 (62.1%)
Office & Administration0 (0.0%)22 (100.0%)
Total (Category)66 (33.7%)130 (66.3%)
Total (Overall)905 (62.3%)547 (37.7%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Scissors are Construction & Extraction (178 | 12.3%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (23 | 1.6%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (22 | 1.5%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Scissors

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Scissors
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction & Extraction178 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair23 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)223 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)905 (62.3%)547 (37.7%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Scissors are Transportation (117 | 8.1%), and Material Moving (102 | 7.0%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Scissors

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Scissors
OccupationMaleFemale
Production0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation117 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving102 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)219 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Overall)905 (62.3%)547 (37.7%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Scissors

Employment Industries in Scissors

The major employment industries in Scissors include Health Care & Social Assistance (270 | 18.6%), Administrative & Support (258 | 17.8%), Retail Trade (197 | 13.6%), Construction (189 | 13.0%), and Accommodation & Food Services (138 | 9.5%).
Employment Industries in Scissors

Employment Industries by Sex in Scissors

The Scissors industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Construction (100.0%), and Manufacturing (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Information (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Educational Services (81.4%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Scissors
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting22 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction189 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Manufacturing48 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Wholesale Trade97 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Retail Trade66 (33.5%)131 (66.5%)
Transportation & Warehousing81 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)6 (100.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)41 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support236 (91.5%)22 (8.5%)
Educational Services11 (18.6%)48 (81.4%)
Health Care & Social Assistance72 (26.7%)198 (73.3%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services45 (32.6%)93 (67.4%)
Public Administration0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total905 (62.3%)547 (37.7%)

Education in Scissors

School Enrollment in Scissors

The most common levels of schooling among the 933 students in Scissors are elementary school (295 | 31.6%), high school (291 | 31.2%), and middle school (169 | 18.1%).
School Enrollment in Scissors
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool303.2%
Kindergarten525.6%
Elementary School29531.6%
Middle School16918.1%
High School29131.2%
College / Undergraduate9610.3%
Graduate / Professional00.0%
Total933100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Scissors

Out of a total of 933 students who are enrolled in schools in Scissors, 47 (5.0%) attend a private institution, while the remaining 886 (95.0%) are enrolled in public schools. The age group of 20 to 24 year olds has the highest likelihood of being enrolled in private schools, with 35 (87.5% in the age bracket) enrolled. Conversely, the age group of 3 to 4 year olds has the lowest likelihood of being enrolled in a private school, with 30 (100.0% in the age bracket) attending a public institution.
School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Scissors
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old347 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds178 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds231 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds51 (80.9%)12 (19.1%)
20 to 24 Year Olds5 (12.5%)35 (87.5%)
25 to 34 Year Olds44 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total886 (95.0%)47 (5.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Scissors

Education (31 | 66.0%), business (11 | 23.4%), and visual & performing arts (5 | 10.6%) are the most common fields of study among 47 individuals in Scissors who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Scissors
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural00.0%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering00.0%
Multidisciplinary Studies00.0%
Science & Technology00.0%
Business1123.4%
Education3166.0%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts510.6%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities00.0%
Total47100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Scissors

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Scissors

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Scissors are males with 5 or more vehicles (286, accounting for 32.9%) and females with 5 or more vehicles (64, making up 52.3%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Scissors
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle188 (21.6%)126 (23.0%)
2 Vehicles186 (21.4%)249 (45.5%)
3 Vehicles203 (23.4%)108 (19.7%)
4 Vehicles6 (0.7%)0 (0.0%)
5 or more Vehicles286 (32.9%)64 (11.7%)
Total869 (100.0%)547 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Scissors

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Scissors are 20 to 24 minutes (561 commuters, 43.0%), 30 to 34 minutes (271 commuters, 20.8%), and 15 to 19 minutes (185 commuters, 14.2%).
Commute Time in Scissors
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes00.0%
5 to 9 Minutes423.2%
10 to 14 Minutes1078.2%
15 to 19 Minutes18514.2%
20 to 24 Minutes56143.0%
25 to 29 Minutes725.5%
30 to 34 Minutes27120.8%
35 to 39 Minutes00.0%
40 to 44 Minutes584.4%
45 to 59 Minutes90.7%
60 to 89 Minutes00.0%
90 or more Minutes00.0%

Commute Time by Sex in Scissors

The most common commute times in Scissors are 20 to 24 minutes (322 commuters, 40.2%) for males and 20 to 24 minutes (239 commuters, 47.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Scissors
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Minutes42 (5.2%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Minutes77 (9.6%)30 (5.9%)
15 to 19 Minutes32 (4.0%)153 (30.4%)
20 to 24 Minutes322 (40.2%)239 (47.4%)
25 to 29 Minutes72 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
30 to 34 Minutes236 (29.5%)35 (6.9%)
35 to 39 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
40 to 44 Minutes11 (1.4%)47 (9.3%)
45 to 59 Minutes9 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)
60 to 89 Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Scissors

The most frequent times of departure to work in Scissors are 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (279, 34.8%) for males and 7:00 AM to 7:29 AM (212, 42.1%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Scissors
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM61 (7.6%)0 (0.0%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM28 (3.5%)5 (1.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM22 (2.8%)84 (16.7%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM63 (7.9%)36 (7.1%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM39 (4.9%)0 (0.0%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM279 (34.8%)212 (42.1%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM22 (2.8%)6 (1.2%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM177 (22.1%)36 (7.1%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM38 (4.7%)125 (24.8%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM72 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total801 (100.0%)504 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Scissors

Occupancy by Ownership in Scissors

Of the total 760 dwellings in Scissors, owner-occupied units account for 608 (80.0%), while renter-occupied units make up 152 (20.0%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Scissors
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units60880.0%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units15220.0%
Total Occupied Housing Units760100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Scissors

Occupancy by Household Size in Scissors
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household618.0%
2-Person Household9612.6%
3-Person Household21628.4%
4+ Person Household38750.9%
Total Housing Units760100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Scissors

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Scissors
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household49 (80.3%)12 (19.7%)
2-Person Household84 (87.5%)12 (12.5%)
3-Person Household96 (44.4%)120 (55.6%)
4+ Person Household379 (97.9%)8 (2.1%)
Total Housing Units608 (80.0%)152 (20.0%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Scissors

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Scissors
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School446 (92.0%)39 (8.0%)
High School Diploma85 (59.9%)57 (40.1%)
College/Associate Degree46 (45.1%)56 (54.9%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher31 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Scissors

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Scissors
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years618.0%
35 to 44 Years16021.0%
45 to 54 Years18123.8%
55 to 64 Years15220.0%
65 to 74 Years10113.3%
75 to 84 Years506.6%
85 Years and Over557.2%
Total760100.0%

Housing Finances in Scissors

Median Income by Occupancy in Scissors

Median Income by Occupancy in Scissors
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied608 (80.0%)$29,120
Renter-Occupied152 (20.0%)$0
Average760 (100.0%)$28,522

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Scissors

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Scissors
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00060 (9.9%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,99967 (11.0%)31 (20.4%)
$10,000 to $14,99930 (4.9%)19 (12.5%)
$15,000 to $19,9996 (1.0%)34 (22.4%)
$20,000 to $24,99927 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999139 (22.9%)30 (19.7%)
$35,000 to $49,99947 (7.7%)0 (0.0%)
$50,000 to $74,99959 (9.7%)38 (25.0%)
$75,000 to $99,99942 (6.9%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99973 (12.0%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more58 (9.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total608 (100.0%)152 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Scissors

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Scissors
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $300133 (21.9%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499183 (30.1%)38 (25.0%)
$500 to $799180 (29.6%)61 (40.1%)
$800 to $99931 (5.1%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000 to $1,49981 (13.3%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total608 (100.0%)152 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Scissors

Housing Structures in Scissors

Housing Structures in Scissors
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached48163.3%
Single Unit, Attached283.7%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments729.5%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments00.0%
Mobile Home / Other17923.5%
Total760100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Scissors

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Scissors
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached408 (84.8%)73 (15.2%)
Single Unit, Attached21 (75.0%)7 (25.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)72 (100.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mobile Home / Other179 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total608 (80.0%)152 (20.0%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Scissors

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Scissors
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms69 (11.4%)32 (21.0%)
4 or 5 Rooms347 (57.1%)120 (78.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms192 (31.6%)0 (0.0%)
8 or more Rooms0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total608 (100.0%)152 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Scissors

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Scissors
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas21 (3.5%)0 (0.0%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas21 (3.5%)31 (20.4%)
Electricity566 (93.1%)121 (79.6%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total608 (100.0%)152 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Scissors

Household Vehicle Usage in Scissors
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle13 (2.1%)12 (7.9%)
1 Vehicle85 (14.0%)91 (59.9%)
2 Vehicles288 (47.4%)49 (32.2%)
3 or more Vehicles222 (36.5%)0 (0.0%)
Total608 (100.0%)152 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Scissors

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Scissors

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units366242
Median Property Value$44,600$77,100
Median Household Income$29,754$58
Monthly Housing Costs$356$0
Real Estate Taxes$696$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Scissors

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Scissors
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000253 (69.1%)67 (27.7%)
$50,000 to $99,99964 (17.5%)121 (50.0%)
$100,000 to $299,99949 (13.4%)54 (22.3%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total366 (100.0%)242 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Scissors

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Scissors
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,00060 (16.4%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,99936 (9.8%)67 (27.7%)
$25,000 to $34,99994 (25.7%)27 (11.2%)
$35,000 to $49,99947 (12.8%)45 (18.6%)
$50,000 to $74,99959 (16.1%)0 (0.0%)
$75,000 to $99,9996 (1.6%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99964 (17.5%)36 (14.9%)
$150,000 or more0 (0.0%)9 (3.7%)
Total366 (100.0%)242 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Scissors

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Scissors
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x240 (65.6%)0 (0.0%)
2.0x to 2.9x34 (9.3%)148 (61.2%)
3.0x to 3.9x11 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
4.0x or more34 (9.3%)22 (9.1%)
Total366 (100.0%)242 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Scissors

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Scissors
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $800236 (64.5%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499120 (32.8%)139 (57.4%)
$800 to $1,4994 (1.1%)76 (31.4%)
Total366 (100.0%)242 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Scissors

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Scissors

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Scissors
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years521 (91.4%)49 (8.6%)
6 to 18 Years775 (92.9%)59 (7.1%)
19 to 25 Years64 (15.4%)351 (84.6%)
26 to 34 Years105 (27.4%)278 (72.6%)
35 to 44 Years180 (53.9%)154 (46.1%)
45 to 54 Years140 (25.4%)411 (74.6%)
55 to 64 Years142 (75.9%)45 (24.1%)
65 to 74 Years229 (96.6%)8 (3.4%)
75 Years and older156 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,312 (63.0%)1,355 (36.9%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Scissors

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Scissors
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born521 (91.4%)49 (8.6%)
Foreign Born, Citizen775 (92.9%)59 (7.1%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen64 (15.4%)351 (84.6%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Scissors

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Scissors
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000483 (60.2%)320 (39.9%)
$25,000 to $49,999453 (53.0%)402 (47.0%)
$50,000 to $74,999491 (61.8%)304 (38.2%)
$75,000 to $99,999206 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
$100,000 and over679 (67.4%)329 (32.6%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Scissors

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Scissors
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6501 (87.9%)20 (3.5%)
6 to 18 Years721 (86.5%)54 (6.5%)
19 to 25 Years34 (8.2%)30 (7.2%)
25 to 34 Years86 (22.5%)19 (5.0%)
35 to 44 Years127 (38.0%)53 (15.9%)
45 to 54 Years38 (6.9%)102 (18.5%)
55 to 64 Years106 (56.7%)36 (19.3%)
65 to 74 Years216 (91.1%)58 (24.5%)
75 Years and over156 (100.0%)14 (9.0%)
Total1,985 (54.1%)386 (10.5%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Scissors

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Scissors
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years44 (8.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years137 (22.6%)132 (28.4%)
65 to 74 Years30 (35.7%)100 (65.4%)
75 Years and over104 (100.0%)31 (59.6%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Scissors

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Scissors: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years0 (0.0%)5 (1.1%)
65 to 74 Years3 (3.6%)19 (12.4%)
75 Years and over80 (76.9%)0 (0.0%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Scissors: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years15 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years74 (12.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years22 (26.2%)11 (7.2%)
75 Years and over42 (40.4%)12 (23.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Scissors: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years29 (5.8%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years44 (7.2%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years3 (3.6%)11 (7.2%)
75 Years and over96 (92.3%)14 (26.9%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Scissors: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years57 (9.4%)86 (18.5%)
65 to 74 Years5 (5.9%)92 (60.1%)
75 Years and over96 (92.3%)5 (9.6%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Scissors: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years38 (6.3%)86 (18.5%)
65 to 74 Years5 (5.9%)55 (35.9%)
75 Years and over96 (92.3%)5 (9.6%)

Technology Access in Scissors

Computing Device Access in Scissors

Computing Device Access in Scissors
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop23731.2%
Smartphone63283.2%
Tablet20226.6%
No Computing Device12816.8%
Total760100.0%

Internet Access in Scissors

Internet Access in Scissors
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet81.1%
Broadband Home41053.9%
Cellular Data Only12716.7%
Satellite Internet222.9%
No Internet19325.4%
Total760100.0%

Scissors Summary

Scissors, Texas is a small unincorporated community located in the southeastern corner of Jim Wells County, Texas. It is situated about 10 miles south of Alice, the county seat, and about 20 miles north of Kingsville. The population of Scissors was estimated to be around 200 people in 2000.

History

The area around Scissors was first settled in the late 1800s by ranchers and farmers. The town was originally known as “Cottonwood”, but the name was changed to Scissors in the early 1900s. The name was chosen because of the abundance of scissors-shaped cacti in the area.
The first post office in Scissors was established in 1910. The town was officially incorporated in 1912, and the first mayor was elected in 1913.

Geography

Scissors is located in the Coastal Plains region of Texas. The terrain is mostly flat, with some rolling hills. The climate is semi-arid, with hot summers and mild winters. The average annual precipitation is around 22 inches.
The town is situated on the banks of the Nueces River, which provides a source of irrigation for the local farms and ranches. The area is also home to a variety of wildlife, including deer, wild hogs, and various species of birds.

Economy

The economy of Scissors is largely based on agriculture. The main crops grown in the area are cotton, corn, and sorghum. The town also has a few small businesses, including a grocery store, a gas station, and a few restaurants.

Demographics

As of the 2000 census, the population of Scissors was estimated to be around 200 people. The racial makeup of the town was 94.5% White, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 4% from other races. The median household income was $25,000, and the median family income was $30,000.

Conclusion

Scissors, Texas is a small unincorporated community located in the southeastern corner of Jim Wells County. It has a long history, and its economy is largely based on agriculture. The population of Scissors was estimated to be around 200 people in 2000, and the racial makeup of the town was 94.5% White, 0.5% African American, 0.5% Native American, 0.5% Asian, and 4% from other races.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Scissors?
Total Population of Scissors is 3,667.
What is the Total Male Population of Scissors?
Total Male Population of Scissors is 1,990.
What is the Total Female Population of Scissors?
Total Female Population of Scissors is 1,677.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Scissors?
There are 118.66 Males per 100 Females in Scissors.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Scissors?
There are 84.27 Females per 100 Males in Scissors.
What is the Median Population Age in Scissors?
Median Population Age in Scissors is 27.4 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Scissors
Average Family Size in Scissors is 5.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Scissors
Average Household Size in Scissors is 4.8 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Scissors?
Per Capita income in Scissors is $13,332.
What is the Median Family Income in Scissors?
Median Family Income in Scissors is $28,616.
What is the Median Household income in Scissors?
Median Household Income in Scissors is $28,522.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Scissors?
Income or Wage Gap in Scissors is 12.2%.
Women in Scissors earn 87.8 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Scissors?
Inequality or Gini Index in Scissors is 0.56.
How Large is the Labor Force in Scissors?
There are 1,504 People in the Labor Forcein in Scissors.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Scissors?
59.1% of People are in the Labor Force in Scissors.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Scissors?
Unemployment Rate in Scissors is 3.4%.