Seco Mines, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
Demographic data: ACS 2020–2024 five-year estimates. Sources and methodology
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Seco Mines, Texas had a total population of 644, the 1178th largest community in Texas. The poverty rate is 83.1%.
Key Takeaways
- More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (83.1%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
- Unemployment rate of 28.4% is notably above the national average.
Seco Mines Quick Facts
How Seco Mines 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 | 545 | 644 | No clear change (+18.2%) |
How Seco Mines 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: 24.2%
- Black: 0.0%
- Hispanic: 75.8%
- Asian: 0.0%
- Other: 0.0%
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: 22.1%
- HS Diploma: 53.6%
- Some College: 0.0%
- Associate's: 0.0%
- Bachelor's: 24.3%
- Graduate+: 0.0%
Seco Mines Rankings in Texas
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Other Cities in Maverick County
| City | Population | Median Income | Poverty | Home Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eagle Pass | 28,339 | $57,207 | 22.0% | $188,000 |
| Eidson Road | 9,684 | $33,839 | 24.6% | $100,900 |
| Chula Vista (Maverick County) | 4,746 | $39,271 | 24.4% | $100,700 |
| Elm Creek | 3,680 | $52,263 | 13.8% | $170,100 |
| Rosita | 2,933 | $37,407 | 12.0% | $131,200 |
| Las Quintas Fronterizas | 2,203 | N/A | 29.9% | $145,000 |
| Siesta Acres | 1,573 | $35,341 | 20.7% | $136,000 |
| Fabrica | 774 | $49,179 | 58.9% | N/A |
| Quemado | 119 | N/A | 0.0% | N/A |
Cities Similar to Seco Mines
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hawk Cove | 644 | $64,167 | $95,300 | 2.6% | 7.8% |
| Sanderson | 643 | $46,667 | $109,100 | 17.0% | 9.3% |
| Colmesneil | 642 | $58,056 | $119,900 | 16.9% | 11.7% |
| Kress | 642 | $30,357 | $87,600 | 8.4% | 38.0% |
| Happy | 647 | $55,313 | $91,800 | 26.6% | 29.2% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 644, Seco Mines'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
Seco Mines is a small community located in Texas, within Maverick County. The total population is 644. It ranks as the 1178th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Seco Mines is 51.5 years. This is 45% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. Only 9.2% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children. 17.2% of residents are 75 or older, suggesting a significant retirement-age population with implications for healthcare services and senior housing.
Economy, Income & Housing
The poverty rate stands at 83.1%. This is 502% 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 28.4%. This is 438% higher than the state rate of 5.3%. Every occupied housing unit the survey reached in Seco Mines was renter-occupied. At this sample size that indicates no owner-occupied homes were captured rather than that none exist.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Seco Mines is Hispanic or Latino, making up 75.8% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 24.2%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (75.8% vs 39.7%).
Education
24.3% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 28% 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 77.9%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Seco Mines, 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 Seco Mines, Texas?
Seco Mines, Texas has a population of 644 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Seco Mines, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median household income estimate for Seco Mines — the community is too small for the ACS sample. The national median is $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Seco Mines, TX?
The poverty rate in Seco Mines is 83.1%. This means approximately 535 residents live below the federal poverty line.
What is the racial makeup of Seco Mines, Texas?
Seco Mines's population is 24.2% White, 0.0% Black, 75.8% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Seco Mines, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Seco Mines — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Seco Mines, Texas?
24.3% of adults (25+) in Seco Mines hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.