Italy town, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Italy town, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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As of 2026, Italy town, Texas has a total population of 2,460, the 660th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $59,082, which is 23% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.3%.

Italy town Quick Facts

Population 2,460

Median Household Income $59,082

Median Home Value $148,200

Poverty Rate 12.3%

Unemployment Rate 4.4%

Median Age 28.0 years

Homeownership Rate 68.9%

Affordability Ratio 2.5x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 15.8%

High School Graduation Rate 86.6%

Diversity Index 60/100

Population 2,460 660th of 1,800

Median Income $59,082 average

Poverty Rate 12.3% 1% lower national

Median Home Value $148,200 average

How Italy town Compares

Median Household Income

Italy town

$59,082

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Italy town

$148,200

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 18.8%

$25K-$50K 21.5%

$50K-$100K 37.0%

$100K+ 22.7%

Employment

4.4% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1% | National: 5.2%

57.0% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 68.9%

Renter 31.1%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.5x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

37.1%

18-34

17.8%

35-54

20.6%

55-74

20.2%

75+

4.3%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

High Diversity

A diverse community with significant representation from multiple racial and ethnic groups.

State average: 67 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Italy town Rankings in Texas

#660 Population of 1,800

#890 Median Income of 1,800

#949 Education of 1,800

#825 Home Value of 1,800

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Cities Similar to Italy town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Lytle city	2,484	$61,678	$145,400	21.8%	7.1%
Leonard city	2,468	$54,921	$156,100	8.3%	18.5%
Pantego town	2,467	$64,955	$336,200	42.8%	12.3%
Quitman city	2,368	$61,387	$179,100	18.0%	13.5%
Tahoka city	2,455	$52,576	$113,400	23.0%	21.8%

Population Overview

Italy town is a small community located in Texas. The total population is 2,460. It ranks as the 660th most populous out of 1,800 cities and towns in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Italy town is 28.0 years. This is 21% lower than the state median of 35.5 years. With 37.1% of the population under 18, Italy town has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Italy town is $59,082. This is 23% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 25% lower. The poverty rate stands at 12.3%. This is 11% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 4.4%. This is 14% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $148,200. Housing costs are 43% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.5x, Italy town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 68.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 10% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Italy town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 55.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.4%.

Education

15.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 52% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 86.6%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Italy town, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,800 Census-designated places in Texas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Italy town, Texas?

Italy town, Texas has a population of 2,460 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Italy town, TX?

The median household income in Italy town is $59,082, which is 25% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Italy town, TX?

The poverty rate in Italy town is 12.3%. This means approximately 300 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Italy town, Texas?

Italy town's population is 55.9% White, 17.3% Black, 23.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Italy town, TX?

The median home value in Italy town is $148,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.5x.

How educated is Italy town, Texas?

15.8% of adults (25+) in Italy town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 7.7% hold a graduate or professional degree.