State
County
Land Area (mi²)
4.0 sq mi
Density (mi²)
1,169.60/sq mi
2020 Growth Rate
-0.99%
Growth Since 2010
5.02%
Rank in State
Rank in Country
World Population Review
Penitas, Texas Population 2021
4,624
Penitas is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. With a 2020 population of 4,624, it is the 385th largest city in Texas and the 4981st largest city in the United States . Penitas is currently declining at a rate of -0.99% annually but its population has increased by 5.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 4,403 in 2010. Penitas reached it's highest population of 4,799 in 2016. Spanning over 4 miles, Penitas has a population density of 1,170 people per square mile.
The average household income in Penitas is $59,587 with a poverty rate of 24.22%. The median rental costs in recent years comes to $774 per month, and the median house value is $124,500. The median age in Penitas is 21.7 years, 21.2 years for males, and 25.7 years for females.
Penitas Demographics
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Penitas was:
- White: 93.56%
- Other race: 4.53%
- Asian: 1.91%
- Black or African American: 0.00%
- Native American: 0.00%
- Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander: 0.00%
- Two or more races: 0.00%
The current population of Penitas, Texas is 4,624 based on our projections of the latest US Census estimates. The US Census estimates the 2018 population at 4,762.The last official US Census in 2010 recorded the population at 4,403.
Penitas, Texas Population 2021
| Race | Population | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| White | 4,462 | 93.56% |
| Some Other Race | 216 | 4.53% |
| Asian | 91 | 1.91% |
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Penitas Population by Race
Penitas Population Pyramid $2021
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Penitas Population by Age
Penitas Households and Families
| Type | Count | Average Size | Owned |
|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,150 | 4.15 | 83.4 |
| Married | 755 | 4.43 | 88.5 |
| Female | 238 | 5.03 | 71.4 |
| Non Family | 144 | 1.23 | 75 |
| Male | 13 | 4 | 100 |
4.49
Average Family Size
4.15
Average Household Size
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Penitas Households by Type
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| Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 318 | 13.92% |
| 9th to 12th Grade | 679 | 29.73% |
| High School Graduate | 756 | 33.10% |
| Some College | 270 | 11.82% |
| Associates Degree | 25 | 1.09% |
| Bachelors Degree | 203 | 8.89% |
| Graduate Degree | 33 | 1.44% |
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Penitas Educational Attainment by Sex (over 25)
Penitas Educational Attainment by Race
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| Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,146 | 1,208 | 184 |
| Other Race | 115 | 53 | 19 |
| Asian | 91 | 40 | 40 |
| White | 47 | 39 | 12 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 82.98%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among asian people with a rate of 43.96%.
Penitas Educational Attainment by Race
Penitas Language by Age
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Penitas Language
8.17% of Penitas residents speak only English, while 91.83% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 89.76% of the population.
Penitas Language
Penitas Poverty by Race
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| Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 4,592 | 1,147 | 24.98% |
| Other | 216 | 117 | 54.17% |
| White | 86 | 8 | 9.30% |
24.22%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.52%
Male Poverty Rate
24.98%
Female Poverty Rate
Poverty in Penitas
The race most likely to be in poverty in Penitas is Other, with 54.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Penitas is White, with 9.30% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.51%. Among those working part-time, it was 10.67%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.40%.
Penitas Poverty
Penitas Poverty Rate by Education
Penitas Marital Status
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Marriage Rates
49.7%
Overall Marriage Rate
51.0%
Male Marriage Rate
48.4%
Female Marriage Rate
Penitas Married by Age and Sex
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Penitas Marriage
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Penitas Marital Status by Race
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Penitas Marital Status
Penitas Veterans by War
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| Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 11 | 0.41% |
| White | 11 | 0.43% |
Penitas Veterans by Race
Penitas Veterans by Education
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0.00%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100.00%
Veteran Disability Rate
Penitas Veterans by Education
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55.1%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
5.5%
Unemployment Rate
Penitas Employment by Age
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Penitas Employment by Race
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Penitas Employment by Education
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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73.98%
Native Born
26.02%
Foreign Born
16.65%
Non Citizen
9.37%
Naturalized
Place of Birth
73.98% of Penitas residents were born in the United States, with 66.55% having been born in Texas. 16.65% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Penitas Place of Birth
| Year | Population | Growth | Annual Growth Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 4,624 | -46 | -0.99% |
| 2020 | 4,670 | -46 | -0.98% |
| 2019 | 4,716 | -46 | -0.97% |
| 2018 | 4,762 | -37 | -0.77% |
| 2017 | 4,799 | 0.00% | |
| 2016 | 4,799 | 36 | 0.76% |
| 2015 | 4,763 | 67 | 1.43% |
| 2014 | 4,696 | 75 | 1.62% |
| 2013 | 4,621 | 90 | 1.99% |
| 2012 | 4,531 | 76 | 1.71% |
| 2011 | 4,455 | 85 | 1.95% |
| 2010 | 4,370 | 0.00% |