Overton is a city located in Rusk County Texas. Overton has a 2024 population of 2,329. Overton is currently growing at a rate of 0.56% annually and its population has increased by 2.28% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,277 in 2020.
The average household income in Overton is $70,034 with a poverty rate of 12.42%. The median age in Overton is 31.9 years: 26.8 years for males, and 36.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Overton was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,028 | 75.03% |
| Two or more races | 347 | 12.84% |
| Black or African American | 308 | 11.39% |
| Other race | 17 | 0.63% |
| Native American | 3 | 0.11% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 803 | 3.27 | 64.3 | 35.7 |
| Married | 291 | 3.68 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Non Family | 236 | 1.39 | 58.5 | 41.5 |
| Female | 166 | 4.89 | 80.1 | 19.9 |
| Male | 110 | 3.74 | 31.8 | 68.2 |
3.66
Average Family Size
3.27
Average Household Size
64.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 121 | 7.47% |
| Associates Degree | 99 | 6.11% |
| Bachelors Degree | 238 | 14.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 37 | 2.29% |
| High School Graduate | 658 | 40.64% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 2.35% |
| Some College | 428 | 26.44% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,085 | 984 | 161 |
| Hispanic | 256 | 209 | 84 |
| Black | 254 | 243 | 30 |
| 2+ Races | 143 | 108 | 79 |
| Other Race | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Native American | 3 | 3 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $55,341 | $84,500 | $44,875 |
| Graduate Degree | $66,875 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $31,989 | $51,552 | $21,625 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $36,536 | $2,499 |
| Overall | $38,667 | $52,500 | $22,895 |
| Some College | $46,912 | $83,182 | $0 |
$38,667
Average Earnings
$52,500
Average Male
$22,895
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
91.03% of Overton residents speak only English, while 8.97% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 8.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,732 | 196 | 11.32% |
| Multiple | 338 | 85 | 25.15% |
| Hispanic | 489 | 85 | 17.38% |
| Black | 285 | 35 | 12.28% |
12.42%
Overall Poverty Rate
5.46%
Male Poverty Rate
20.05%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Overton is Multiple, with 25.15% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Overton is White, with 11.32% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.03%. Among those working part-time, it was 9.55%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 32.12%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 28.73% |
| High School | 13.2% |
| Some College | 11.65% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 10.49% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 79.49% |
| Male Unemployed | 22.37% |
| Male Employed | 2.33% |
| Female Employed | 0.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $63,750 | $75,695 |
| Households | $53,250 | $70,034 |
| Married Families | $91,477 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,269 | $47,960 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
47.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
49.7%
Male Marriage Rate
44.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
92
Number of Veterans
86
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Second Gulf War | 15 |
| Vietnam | 14 |
| Korea | 5 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 43 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 65 to 74 | 14 |
| 75+ | 9 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 76 | 4.95% |
| Black | 11 | 3.9% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 3.03% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
10.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
7.59%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.8%
Labor Force Participation
52.1%
Employment Rate
9.7%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
79.62%
Born in Overton
95.56%
Native Born
4.44%
Foreign Born
2.92%
Non Citizen
1.52%
Naturalized
95.56% of Overton residents were born in the United States, with 79.62% having been born in Texas. 2.92% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,394 | 13 | 0.55% |
| 2028 | 2,381 | 13 | 0.55% |
| 2027 | 2,368 | 13 | 0.55% |
| 2026 | 2,355 | 13 | 0.56% |
| 2025 | 2,342 | 13 | 0.56% |
| 2024 | 2,329 | 13 | 0.56% |
| 2023 | 2,316 | 24 | 1.05% |
| 2022 | 2,292 | 2 | 0.09% |
| 2021 | 2,290 | 13 | 0.57% |
| 2020 | 2,277 | -231 | -9.21% |
| 2019 | 2,508 | 2 | 0.08% |
| 2018 | 2,506 | -5 | -0.2% |
| 2017 | 2,511 | 6 | 0.24% |
| 2016 | 2,505 | -4 | -0.16% |
| 2015 | 2,509 | -15 | -0.59% |
| 2014 | 2,524 | -14 | -0.55% |
| 2013 | 2,538 | -24 | -0.94% |
| 2012 | 2,562 | -5 | -0.19% |
| 2011 | 2,567 | 14 | 0.55% |
| 2010 | 2,553 | 0 | 0% |