Petty, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

A note before these figures: with a population of 213, Petty'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

Petty is a small community located in Texas, within Lamar County. The total population is 213. It ranks as the 1540th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Petty is 42.1 years. This is 18% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 14.1% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Petty is $105,625. This is 35% higher than the state median of $78,476. It is also 31% higher than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 2.8%. This is 80% lower than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. This exceptionally low poverty rate indicates strong economic prosperity across the community. The survey records no unemployed residents in Petty, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. The median home value is $227,300. Housing costs are 20% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.2x, Petty is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 65.2% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 4% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Petty is White (non-Hispanic), making up 77.9% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 22.1%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (77.9% vs 39.1%). The Black or African American population is significantly higher than the state average (22.1% vs 11.9%).

Education

0.0% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is among the lowest rates in the state, which may correlate with employment and income patterns. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 64.9%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Petty, 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.