Abilene, TX Demographics
Population - Employment - Households - Income / Financial - Housing - Education - Marital Status - Means of Transport to Work - Median Income by Zipcode
What is the population of Abilene?
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There are 126,356 residents in Abilene, with a median age of 32.2. Of this, 51.13% are males and 48.87% are females. US-born citizens make up 91.21% of the resident pool in Abilene, while non-US-born citizens account for 4.2%. Additionally, 4.59% of the population is represented by non-citizens.
A total of 97,421 people in Abilene currently live in the same house as they did last year.
A total of 97,421 people in Abilene currently live in the same house as they did last year.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Population | 126,356 | 0.7% |
| Male Population | 64,608 | 0.5% |
| Female Population | 61,748 | 0.9% |
Male population 51.13%
Female population 48.87%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Median Age | 32.2 | 0.3% |
| Citizen US Born | 115,249 | 0.4% |
| Citizen not US Born | 5,309 | -1.3% |
| Not Citizen | 5,798 | 10.2% |
Citizen US Born 91.21%
Citizen not US Born 4.2%
Not Citizen 4.59%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Moved from Abroad | 1,035 | 1.5% |
| Moved from Same County | 13,473 | 2.8% |
| Moved from Same State | 9,630 | -5.0% |
| Moved from Different State | 3,379 | 3.2% |
| Same House as Last Year | 97,421 | 1.4% |
Moved from Abroad 0.83%
Moved from Same County 10.78%
Moved from Same State 7.71%
Moved from Different State 2.7%
Same House as Last Year 77.98%
What are the employment statistics in Abilene?
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White-collar workers make up 77.77% of the working population in Abilene, while blue-collar employees account for 22.23%. There are also 4,341 entrepreneurs in Abilene (7.74% of the workforce); 36,750 workers employed in private companies (65.54%); and 8,525 people working in governmental institutions (15.2%).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| White Collar | 43,609 | -0.2% |
| Blue Collar | 12,463 | -1.4% |
White Collar 77.77%
Blue Collar 22.23%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Self Employees | 4,341 | 3.4% |
| Private Companies | 36,750 | 0.0% |
| Governmental Workers | 8,525 | -0.2% |
| Not for Profit Companies | 6,456 | -6.0% |
Self Employees 7.74%
Private Companies 65.54%
Governmental Workers 15.2%
Not for Profit Companies 11.51%
How many households are there in Abilene?
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There are a total of 46,030 households in Abilene, each made up of around 2 members. Family establishments represent 63.68% of these Abilene households, while non-family units account for the remaining 36.32%. Additionally, 31.98% of households have children and 68.02% of households are without children.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Total Households | 46,030 | 1.2% |
| Average People Per Household | 2 | -0.4% |
| Family Households | 29,312 | 0.7% |
| Non-family Households | 16,718 | 2.1% |
Family Households 63.68%
Non-family Households 36.32%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Households with Children | 14,722 | -0.8% |
| Households without Children | 31,308 | 2.1% |
Households with Children 31.98%
Households without Children 68.02%
What are the median and average incomes in Abilene?
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The average annual household income in Abilene is $78,487, while the median household income sits at $59,254 per year. Residents aged 25 to 44 earn $66,172, while those between 45 and 64 years old have a median wage of $69,448. In contrast, people younger than 25 and those older than 65 earn less, at $38,639 and $54,193, respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Average Household Income | $78,487 | 6.3% |
| Median Household Income | $59,254 | 8.7% |
| People below Poverty Level | 17,850 | 3.7% |
| People above Poverty Level | 95,165 | 0.8% |
How many homeowners and renters are there in Abilene?
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There are 52,083 housing units in Abilene, and the median year in which these properties were built is 1974. Of the 46,030 occupied housing units in Abilene, 54.02% are owner-occupied, while 45.98% have renters living in them.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 55.03% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $182,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,053 per month in Abilene.
Meanwhile, properties bought with mortgages account for 55.03% of the units, and the median value of a home with a mortgage is $182,800. In general, housing costs reach $1,053 per month in Abilene.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Housing Units | 52,083 | 1.1% |
| Median Year Built | 1974 | 0.1% |
| Built in 1939 or Earlier | 3,411 | 7.3% |
| Built between 1940 and 1949 | 3,889 | 3.5% |
| Built between 1950 and 1959 | 11,370 | 1.4% |
| Built between 1960 and 1969 | 4,946 | -7.1% |
| Built between 1970 and 1979 | 6,614 | -6.3% |
| Built between 1980 and 1989 | 8,000 | 0.2% |
| Built between 1990 and 1999 | 4,956 | 7.0% |
| Built between 2000 and 2009 | 3,987 | -9.5% |
| Built between 2010 and 2019 | 4,563 | 19.4% |
| Built in 2020 or Later | 347 | 179.8% |
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Occupied Housing Units | 46,030 | 1.2% |
| Owner Occupied | 24,865 | 0.2% |
| Renter Occupied | 21,165 | 2.3% |
Owner Occupied 54.02%
Renter Occupied 45.98%
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| With Mortgage | 13,682 | 1.2% |
| Without Mortgage | 11,183 | -1.0% |
| Median Value with Mortgage | $182,800 | 14.0% |
| Median Value without Mortgage | $121,400 | 18.3% |
| Median Housing Costs per Month | $1,053 | 11.1% |
With Mortgage 55.03%
Without Mortgage 44.97%
What is the level of education in Abilene?
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Approximately 38.95% of the population in Abilene holds a high school degree (that's 37,852 residents), while 25.86% have attained a college certificate (23,939 locals) and 15.31% have a bachelor's degree (14,881 people).
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| No High School | 3,709 | 2.5% |
| Some High School | 37,852 | 0.5% |
| Some College | 23,939 | 0.1% |
| Associate Degree | 8,147 | 7.0% |
| Bachelor's Degree | 14,881 | 5.4% |
| Graduate Degree | 7,467 | -1.9% |
No High School 3.82%
Some High School 38.95%
Some College 25.86%
Associate Degree 8.38%
Bachelor's Degree 15.31%
Graduate Degree 7.68%
What is the marital status of Abilene residents?
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A total of 38,765 people in Abilene have never been married (which represents 37.98% of the total population), while 46,819 of them are wedded (45.87%). Separated and divorced residents are in smaller numbers, at 2,253 (2.21%) and 11,125 (10.9%), respectively.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Never Married | 38,765 | 3.1% |
| Married | 46,819 | 0.5% |
| Separated | 2,253 | -10.6% |
| Widowed | 5,364 | 0.1% |
| Divorced | 11,125 | -2.7% |
Never Married 37.98%
Married 45.87%
Separated 2.21%
Widowed 5.26%
Divorced 10.9%
What are the most common means of transportation in Abilene?
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The top three means of transportation people in Abilene use to get to work are: car, walking and bicycle. A total of 53,521 residents commute by car, 1,193 prefer going to work by walking and 390 by bicycle.
| Y-o-Y Change | ||
| Car | 53,521 | 0.2% |
| Bus or TrolleyBus | 262 | 37.9% |
| Bicycle | 390 | 109.7% |
| Motorcycle | 145 | 7.4% |
| TaxiCab | 20 | 25.0% |
| Walk | 1,193 | -9.0% |
What is the median and average household income in Abilene by zipcode?
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Demographic data shown in this section was gathered from the latest U.S. Census Bureau release, the 2022 American Community Survey. The information is updated yearly, as soon as new data is made available by the US Census Bureau.
No representation, guarantee or warranty is made as to the accuracy or completeness of information modified or aggregated for specific neighborhoods and/or zip codes.