State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.9 sq mi
Density (mi²)
913.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.24% (-11)
Growth Since 2010
-4.35% (-205)
Rank in State
Rank in Country
Palacios, Texas Population 2021
4,513
Palacios is a city located in Matagorda County Texas. With a 2020 population of 4,513, it is the 392nd largest city in Texas and the 5062nd largest city in the United States . Palacios is currently declining at a rate of -0.24% annually and its population has decreased by -4.35% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,718 in 2010. Spanning over 5 miles, Palacios has a population density of 914 people per square mile.
The average household income in Palacios is $52,936 with a poverty rate of 24.07%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $759 per month, and the median house value is $111,800. 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: 72.07%
- Other race: 12.44%
- Asian: 11.05%
- Black or African American: 2.81%
- Two or more races: 1.20%
- Native American: 0.44%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
The current population of Palacios, Texas is 4,513 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 4,513.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,718.
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,308 | 72.07% |
| Some Other Race | 571 | 12.44% |
| Asian | 507 | 11.05% |
| Black or African American | 129 | 2.81% |
| Two or More Races | 55 | 1.20% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native | 20 | 0.44% |
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Palacios Population Pyramid $2021
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| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,670 | 2.73 | 67.7 |
| Married | 800 | 3.3 | 85.6 |
| Non Family | 509 | 0 | 44.8 |
| Female | 253 | 3.73 | 85.8 |
| Male | 108 | 4.35 | 0 |
3.49
Average Family Size
2.73
Average Household Size
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 457 | 17.21% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 124 | 4.67% |
| High School Graduate | 1,205 | 45.37% |
| Some College | 386 | 14.53% |
| Associates Degree | 105 | 3.95% |
| Bachelors Degree | 228 | 8.58% |
| Graduate Degree | 151 | 5.69% |
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Palacios Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,579 | 1,081 | 77 |
| White | 668 | 622 | 281 |
| Other Race | 293 | 195 | |
| Asian | 288 | 251 | 21 |
| Black | 81 | 81 | |
| 2+ Races | 21 | 21 | |
| Native American | 20 | 20 |
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 42.07%.
Palacios Language by Age
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Palacios Language
43.16% of Palacios residents speak only English, while 56.84% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 45.51% of the population.
Palacios Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 3,024 | 957 | 31.65% |
| Other | 571 | 351 | 61.47% |
| Asian | 507 | 101 | 19.92% |
| White | 835 | 40 | 4.79% |
24.07%
Overall Poverty Rate
22.24%
Male Poverty Rate
26.11%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Palacios
The race most likely to be in poverty in Palacios is Other, with 61.47% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Palacios is White, with 4.79% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.46%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.08%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.88%.
Palacios Marital Status
Marriage Rates
50.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
53.0%
Male Marriage Rate
48.9%
Female Marriage Rate
Palacios Married by Age and Sex
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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
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 170 | 7.03% |
| Hispanic | 119 | 5.70% |
| Other Race | 54 | 15.65% |
| Native American | 1 | 5.00% |
Palacios Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
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62.7%
Labor Force Participation
62%
Employment Rate
1.2%
Unemployment Rate
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Origin of Non-Citizens
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Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Origin of Naturalized Citizens
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72.07%
Born in Palacios
81.05%
Native Born
18.95%
Foreign Born
11.00%
Non Citizen
7.95%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
81.05% of Palacios residents were born in the United States, with 72.07% having been born in Texas. 11.00% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Note: 2020 and 2021 data is projected
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,513 | -11 | -0.24% |
| 2020 | 4,524 | -11 | -0.24% |
| 2019 | 4,535 | -11 | -0.24% |
| 2018 | 4,546 | -63 | -1.37% |
| 2017 | 4,609 | -45 | -0.97% |
| 2016 | 4,654 | 42 | 0.91% |
| 2015 | 4,612 | -4 | -0.09% |
| 2014 | 4,616 | -31 | -0.67% |
| 2013 | 4,647 | -16 | -0.34% |
| 2012 | 4,663 | -30 | -0.64% |
| 2011 | 4,693 | -22 | -0.47% |
| 2010 | 4,715 | -438 | -0.88% |
| 2000 | 5,153 | 735 | 1.55% |
| 1990 | 4,418 | -249 | -0.55% |
| 1980 | 4,667 | 1,025 | 2.51% |
| 1970 | 3,642 | -34 | -0.09% |
| 1960 | 3,676 | 877 | 2.76% |
| 1950 | 2,799 | 0.00% |