Payne Springs, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Payne Springs, Texas had a total population of 1,201, the 945th largest town in Texas, with a median household income of $63,145, which is 20% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 12.6%.
Key Takeaways
- Near full employment with an unemployment rate of just 1.1%.
Payne Springs Quick Facts
How Payne Springs Changed
Change from the non-overlapping 2015–2019 ACS period to 2020–2024. Earlier dollar figures are adjusted to 2024 dollars; changes marked “no clear change” are within the combined 90% margins of error.
| Metric | 2015–2019 | 2020–2024 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 732 | 1,201 | No clear change (+64.1%) |
| Median household income | $50,151 | $63,145 | No clear change (+25.9%) |
| Median home value¹ | $131,686 | $233,200 | +77.1% |
| Median gross rent | $1,190 | $1,158 | No clear change (-2.7%) |
How Payne Springs Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
Economy & Housing
Household Income Distribution
Detailed income brackets
Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
- White: 88.3%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 9.5%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.2%
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+)
- < High School: 9.4%
- HS Diploma: 28.6%
- Some College: 34.8%
- Associate's: 7.7%
- Bachelor's: 18.1%
- Graduate+: 1.3%
Payne Springs Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Henderson County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athens | 13,200 | $67,984 | 12.7% | $210,800 |
| Gun Barrel City | 6,570 | $71,310 | 16.2% | $237,300 |
| Chandler | 3,518 | $49,573 | 14.0% | $246,300 |
| Tool | 2,367 | $71,333 | 17.3% | $213,300 |
| Malakoff | 2,045 | $56,719 | 20.5% | $83,800 |
| Brownsboro | 1,658 | $62,250 | 15.4% | $197,800 |
| Berryville | 1,184 | $68,194 | 7.2% | $137,100 |
| Frankston | 1,088 | $56,667 | 9.5% | $103,700 |
| Eustace | 1,039 | $68,250 | 12.9% | $192,900 |
| Log Cabin | 998 | $53,438 | 9.7% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Payne Springs
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carrizo Hill | 1,198 | N/A | $18,200 | 0.0% | 89.3% |
| Harper | 1,214 | N/A | $434,600 | 26.1% | 13.3% |
| Alto | 1,222 | $61,688 | $93,800 | 17.0% | 28.4% |
| Lakeport | 1,170 | $63,646 | $123,800 | 11.6% | 17.3% |
| Berryville | 1,184 | $68,194 | $137,100 | 13.8% | 7.2% |
Population Overview
Payne Springs is a small community located in Texas, within Henderson County. The total population is 1,201. It ranks as the 945th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Payne Springs is 36.2 years. This is 2% higher than the state median of 35.6 years.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Payne Springs is $63,145. This is 20% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 22% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 12.6%. This is 9% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The unemployment rate is 1.1%. This is 79% lower than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $233,200. Housing costs are 18% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x. 80.7% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 29% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
Payne Springs has a predominantly White (non-Hispanic) population, comprising 88.3% of all residents. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 9.5%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (88.3% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (9.5%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.
Education
19.4% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 43% lower 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 90.6%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Payne Springs, 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 Payne Springs, Texas?
Payne Springs, Texas has a population of 1,201 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Payne Springs, TX?
The median household income in Payne Springs is $63,145, which is 22% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Payne Springs, TX?
The poverty rate in Payne Springs is 12.6%. This means approximately 151 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Payne Springs, Texas?
Payne Springs's population is 88.3% White, 0.0% Black, 9.5% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Payne Springs, TX?
The median home value in Payne Springs is $233,200. The home-value-to-income ratio is 3.7x.
How educated is Payne Springs, Texas?
19.4% of adults (25+) in Payne Springs hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.3% hold a graduate or professional degree.