Palacios, Texas Population 2022
Palacios is a city located in Matagorda County Texas. Palacios has a 2020 population of 4,331. Palacios is currently declining at a rate of -0.73% annually and its population has decreased by -1.46% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,395 in 2010.
The average household income in Palacios is $52,936 with a poverty rate of 17.68%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to - per month, and the median house value is $88,600. The median age in Palacios is 31.4 years, 29.8 years for males, and 33.9 years for females.
Palacios Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Palacioswas:
- White: 67.75%
- Other race: 15.62%
- Asian: 8.67%
- Two or more races: 4.97%
- Black or African American: 2.33%
- Native American: 0.65%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
Population by Race
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,109 | 67.75% |
| Black or African American | 107 | 2.33% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 30 | 0.65% |
| Asian | 398 | 8.67% |
| Some Other Race | 717 | 15.62% |
| Two or More Races | 228 | 4.97% |
Palacios Population Pyramid 2022
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,524 | 3 | 74.5 |
| Married | 688 | 3.66 | 87.1 |
| Male | 143 | 3.77 | 48.3 |
| Female | 207 | 4.97 | 100 |
| Non Family | 486 | 0 | 53.5 |
3.84
Average Family Size
3
Average Household Size
| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 618 | 20.44% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 121 | 4.00% |
| High School Graduate | 1,166 | 38.57% |
| Some College | 457 | 15.12% |
| Associates Degree | 169 | 5.59% |
| Bachelors Degree | 250 | 8.27% |
| Graduate Degree | 242 | 8.01% |
Palacios Educational Attainment by Race
| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 809 | 761 | 436 |
| Hispanic | 1,844 | 1,181 | 56 |
| Black | 55 | 55 | |
| Native American | 30 | 30 | |
| Asian | 267 | 239 | |
| Other Race | 369 | 151 | |
| 2+ Races | 228 | 63 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among black people with a rate of 100.00%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 53.89%.
Palacios Language by Age
Palacios Language
41.06% of Palacios residents speak only English, while 58.94% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 49.41% of the population.
Palacios Poverty by Race
| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 985 | 34 | 3.45% |
| Other | 420 | NaN% | |
| Hispanic | 3,038 | 774 | 25.48% |
17.68%
Overall Poverty Rate
16.45%
Male Poverty Rate
19.26%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Palacios
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palacios is White, with 3.45% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palacios is Hispanic, with 25.48% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 2.86%. Among those working part-time, it was 0.00%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 28.77%.
Palacios Marital Status
Marriage Rates
48.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
44.8%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
Female Marriage Rate
Palacios Married by Age and Sex
Palacios Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Palacios Marital Status by Race
| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 286 | 11.91% |
| Other Race | 59 | 12.16% |
| Hispanic | 141 | 6.17% |
Palacios Veterans by Education
0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
62%
Labor Force Participation
61.3%
Employment Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
Origin of Non-Citizens
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
75.64%
Born in Palacios
82.83%
Native Born
17.17%
Foreign Born
10.39%
Non Citizen
6.78%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
82.83% of Palacios residents were born in the United States, with 75.64% having been born in Texas. 10.39% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1950 | 2,799 | 0.00% | |
| 1960 | 3,676 | 877 | 2.76% |
| 1970 | 3,642 | -34 | -0.09% |
| 1980 | 4,667 | 1,025 | 2.51% |
| 1990 | 4,418 | -249 | -0.55% |
| 2000 | 5,153 | 735 | 1.55% |
| 2010 | 4,718 | -435 | -0.88% |
| 2011 | 4,686 | -32 | -0.68% |
| 2012 | 4,654 | -32 | -0.68% |
| 2013 | 4,622 | -32 | -0.69% |
| 2014 | 4,590 | -32 | -0.69% |
| 2015 | 4,558 | -32 | -0.70% |
| 2016 | 4,526 | -32 | -0.70% |
| 2017 | 4,494 | -32 | -0.71% |
| 2018 | 4,462 | -32 | -0.71% |
| 2019 | 4,430 | -32 | -0.72% |
| 2020 | 4,395 | -35 | -0.79% |
| 2021 | 4,363 | -32 | -0.73% |
| 2022 | 4,331 | -32 | -0.73% |