Tilden, Texas Demographics & Population 2026
During the 2020–2024 ACS period, Tilden, Texas had a total population of 259, the 1496th largest community in Texas, with a median household income of $36,638, which is 53% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 0.0%.
Data vintage: U.S. Census Bureau ACS 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates · refreshed July 2026 · Methodology & source notes
Key Takeaways
- Household income is 53% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
Tilden Quick Facts
How Tilden 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 | 141 | 259 | +83.7% |
| Median household income | $30,341 | $36,638 | +20.8% |
How Tilden Compares
Median Household Income
Median Home Value
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Household Income Distribution
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Employment
Housing Overview
People & Demographics
Age Distribution
Race & Ethnicity
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+)
Tilden Rankings in Texas
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Cities Similar to Tilden
These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.
| City | Population | Median Income | Home Value | Bachelor's+ | Poverty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ranchitos del Norte | 263 | N/A | N/A | 0.0% | 14.1% |
| Reklaw | 255 | N/A | $163,400 | 31.2% | 13.3% |
| Praesel | 265 | N/A | $273,100 | 13.2% | 0.0% |
| Oakhurst | 266 | N/A | N/A | 57.1% | 30.1% |
| Bluetown | 271 | N/A | $59,400 | 17.5% | 62.7% |
A note before these figures: with a population of 259, Tilden'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
Tilden is a small community located in Texas, within McMullen County. The total population is 259. It ranks as the 1496th most populous out of 1,795 Census-designated places in Texas.
Age Demographics
The median age in Tilden is 37.7 years. This is 6% higher than the state median of 35.6 years. With 30.1% of the population under 18, Tilden has a notably young demographic profile, suggesting a family-oriented community.
Economy, Income & Housing
The median household income in Tilden is $36,638. This is 53% lower than the state median of $78,476. It is also 55% lower than the national median of $80,734. The ACS records no residents below the poverty line in Tilden. In a community this small the estimate rests on very few survey responses, so it should be read as an absence of measurement rather than a measured absence of poverty. The survey records no unemployed residents in Tilden, which reflects the size of the sample rather than a labor market without joblessness. 96.9% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 55% higher than the state average of 62.6%.
Race & Ethnicity
The largest racial or ethnic group in Tilden is Hispanic or Latino, making up 83.4% of the population. White (non-Hispanic) residents account for 16.6%. The White (non-Hispanic) population (16.6%) is well below the state average of 39.1%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (83.4% vs 39.7%).
Education
13.1% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 61% 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 78.3%.
Data Sources & Methodology
All demographic data for Tilden, 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 Tilden, Texas?
Tilden, Texas has a population of 259 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.
What is the median household income in Tilden, TX?
The median household income in Tilden is $36,638, which is 55% lower than the national median of $80,734.
What is the poverty rate in Tilden, TX?
The ACS sample for Tilden recorded no residents below the federal poverty line. Because the community is small, this indicates that the survey did not capture poverty here rather than that no poverty exists — the estimate carries a wide margin of error.
What is the racial makeup of Tilden, Texas?
Tilden's population is 16.6% White, 0.0% Black, 83.4% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.
What is the median home value in Tilden, TX?
The Census Bureau does not publish a reliable median home value estimate for Tilden — there are too few owner-occupied homes in the ACS sample. The national median is $332,700.
How educated is Tilden, Texas?
13.1% of adults (25+) in Tilden hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 0.6% hold a graduate or professional degree.