Pendleton, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 649, Pendleton'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

Pendleton is a small community located in Texas, within Bell County. The total population is 649. It ranks as the 1174th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Pendleton is 60.6 years. This is 70% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 14.6% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Pendleton is $58,092. This is 26% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 28% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 16.5%. This is 20% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. The survey records no unemployed residents in Pendleton, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $268,200. Housing costs are 5% lower than the state median of $283,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 4.6x. 71.8% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 15% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Pendleton is White (non-Hispanic), making up 78.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 15.4%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (78.9% vs 39.1%). The Hispanic or Latino population (15.4%) is well below the state average of 39.7%.

Education

16.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 53% 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 98.3%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Pendleton, 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.