Premont, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Premont, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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High PovertyPoverty rate of 27.9% is well above the state average

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Very AffordableHome value to income ratio of 1.9x is exceptionally low

During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Premont, Texas had a total population of 2,428, the 664th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $47,728, which is 39% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 27.9%.

Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes

Key Takeaways

Household income is 39% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (27.9%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 7.3% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.7%.
Housing is very affordable with a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x.
Unemployment rate of 14.8% is notably above the national average.

Premont Quick Facts

Population 2,428

Median Household Income $47,728

Median Home Value $89,800

Poverty Rate 27.9%

Unemployment Rate 14.8%

Median Age 29.7 years

Homeownership Rate 58.5%

Affordability Ratio 1.9x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 7.3%

High School Graduation Rate 59.2%

Diversity Index 9/100

Population 2,428 664th of 1,795

Median Income $47,728 bottom 20%

Poverty Rate 27.9% 124% higher than national

Median Home Value $89,800 bottom 20%

How Premont 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	2,424	2,428	+0.2%
Median household income	$45,712	$47,728	+4.4%
Median home value	$80,700	$89,800	+11.3%

How Premont Compares

Median Household Income

Premont

$47,728

$78,476

National

$80,734

Median Home Value

Premont

$89,800

$283,800

National

$332,700

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 26.7%

$25K-$50K 48.5%

$50K-$100K 16.6%

$100K+ 8.2%

Detailed income brackets

Under $10K

10.8%

$10K-$15K

3.9%

$15K-$20K

5.2%

$20K-$25K

6.9%

$25K-$30K

5.8%

$30K-$35K

2.2%

$35K-$40K

0.0%

$40K-$45K

12.8%

$45K-$50K

27.7%

$50K-$60K

4.3%

$60K-$75K

8.2%

$75K-$100K

4.1%

$100K-$125K

6.6%

$125K-$150K

1.7%

$150K-$200K

0.0%

$200K+

0.0%

Employment

14.8% Unemployment Rate State: 5.3%|National: 5.2%

59.6% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 58.5%

Renter 41.5%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

1.9x home value to income ratio

Median gross rent $781/mo 19.6% of median household income annually

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

27.3%

18-34

33.7%

35-54

16.6%

55-74

15.8%

75+

6.6%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Very Low Diversity

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+)

Premont Rankings in Texas

#664 Population of 1,795

#1245 Median Income of 1,546

#1467 Education of 1,795

#1276 Home Value of 1,542

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Other Cities in Jim Wells County

City	Population	Median Income	Poverty	Home Value
Alice	17,707	$48,676	31.4%	$131,100
San Diego	3,675	$53,174	34.0%	$85,600
Ben Bolt	2,152	$61,741	16.3%	$100,000
Rancho Alegre	1,337	$49,202	23.7%	$51,100
Orange Grove	1,089	$44,779	13.8%	$123,300
Coyote Acres	977	$103,750	2.7%	N/A
Alice Acres	819	N/A	56.8%	N/A
South La Paloma	386	$42,361	26.9%	N/A
K-Bar Ranch	361	$42,390	8.3%	$35,000
Alfred	227	N/A	0.0%	N/A

Cities Similar to Premont

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

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Winters	2,405	$48,590	$55,100	13.7%	19.1%
Junction	2,475	$49,041	$151,900	20.5%	15.7%
Anson	2,531	$48,104	$74,800	15.8%	28.1%
De Leon	2,516	$46,771	$72,600	16.0%	16.0%
Overton	2,444	$52,279	$115,300	16.7%	17.0%

Population Overview

Premont is a small community located in Texas, within Jim Wells County. The total population is 2,428. It ranks as the 664th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Premont is 29.7 years. This is 17% lower than the state median of 35.6 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Premont is $47,728. This is 39% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 41% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 27.9%. This is 102% 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 unemployment rate is 14.8%. This is 180% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. The median home value is $89,800. Housing costs are 68% lower than the state median of $283,800. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.9x, Premont is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 58.5% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 7% lower than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

Premont has a predominantly Hispanic or Latino population, comprising 95.4% of all residents. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 4.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (4.6%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (95.4% vs 39.7%).

Education

7.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 78% 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 59.2%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Premont, 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 Premont, Texas?

Premont, Texas has a population of 2,428 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Premont, TX?

The median household income in Premont is $47,728, which is 41% lower than the national median of $80,734.

What is the poverty rate in Premont, TX?

The poverty rate in Premont is 27.9%. This means approximately 671 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Premont, Texas?

Premont's population is 4.6% White, 0.0% Black, 95.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Premont, TX?

The median home value in Premont is $89,800. The home-value-to-income ratio is 1.9x.

How educated is Premont, Texas?

7.3% of adults (25+) in Premont hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.5% hold a graduate or professional degree.