Evergreen, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Evergreen, Texas had a total population of 116, the 1651st largest community in Texas. The poverty rate is 20.7%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- 79.2% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — top 10% in Texas.
Evergreen Quick Facts
How Evergreen Changed
Change from the 2019–2023 ACS period to 2020–2024. These are rolling five-year estimates, not year-over-year measurements.
| Metric | 2019–2023 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 130 | 116 | -10.8% |
How Evergreen Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
Diversity Index
A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.
State average: 67 | National average: 61
Education
Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)
Evergreen Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Starr County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rio Grande City | 15,396 | $44,577 | 30.8% | $113,200 |
| Roma | 11,545 | $24,579 | 37.1% | $94,400 |
| Escobares | 2,573 | $29,844 | 44.3% | $72,800 |
| Las Lomas | 2,154 | $24,583 | 37.0% | $87,200 |
| Mikes | 1,688 | $49,375 | 19.9% | $95,000 |
| La Grulla | 1,341 | $37,308 | 19.2% | $54,400 |
| Alto Bonito Heights | 1,121 | $35,625 | 81.0% | N/A |
| Mi Ranchito Estate | 1,091 | N/A | 9.2% | $217,200 |
| Nina | 965 | $43,553 | 12.4% | N/A |
| West Alto Bonito | 822 | $40,896 | 44.9% | $82,300 |
Cities Similar to Evergreen
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pyote | 115 | N/A | $257,100 | 33.3% | 31.3% |
| Ramos | 115 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 40.9% |
| Las Lomitas | 118 | N/A | $148,400 | 17.4% | 24.6% |
| Seven Oaks | 118 | $60,733 | $114,100 | 4.0% | 17.0% |
| Melvin | 114 | $70,313 | $43,300 | 10.9% | 6.1% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 116, Evergreen's ACS estimates come from a small number of survey responses and carry wide margins of error. Individual percentages below — particularly rates that round to 0% or 100% — are approximations, not precise measurements. See data.census.gov for the published margins of error.
Population Overview
Evergreen is a small community located in Texas, within Starr County. The total population is 116. It ranks as the 1651st most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Evergreen is 26.7 years. This is 25% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 20.7%. This is 50% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Evergreen, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 25.0% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 60% lower than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Every resident counted in Evergreen was recorded as Hispanic or Latino. A figure of exactly 100.0% reflects a survey sample too small to capture the community's full composition rather than a precise measurement.
Education
79.2% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This places Evergreen in the top 10% of all cities in the state for educational attainment. This is 134% higher than the state rate of 33.8%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 89.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Evergreen, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the population of Evergreen, Texas?
Evergreen, Texas has a population of 116 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Evergreen, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Evergreen — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Evergreen, TX?
The poverty rate in Evergreen is 20.7%. This means approximately 24 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Evergreen, Texas?
Evergreen's population is 0.0% White, 0.0% Black, 100.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Evergreen, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Evergreen — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Evergreen, Texas?
79.2% of adults (25+) in Evergreen hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.