Falfurrias City, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 5297 residents, 1801 households, and 1355 families in the city. The population density was 1926.4 people per square mile (743.79/kmē), it is Texas's 189th most densely populated city. There were 2062 housing units at an average density of 749.8 per square mile (289.5/kmē). The average household size was 2.9 persons, and the average family size was 3.41 persons. In the city the population was spread out, with 32.2% under the age of 18, 8.9% from 18 to 24, 23.5% from 25 to 44, 20.7% from 45 to 64, and 14.7% who were 65 or older. For every 100 males there were 110.4 females. For every 100 males age 18 and over, there were 116.8 females. The median age of the city's population was 33.7 years, The median age of males and females living in Falfurrias City was 30.9 and 35.8 years respectively. The racial or ethnic makeup of the city was 75.21% White, 0.25% Black or African American, 0.55% American Indian, 0.13% Asian, 0.11% Native Hawaiian, 2.19% from two or more races and 21.56% Other races.
The median income for a household in the city was $15000, it is 38th poorest city by median household income in Texas. The median income for a family in the city was $18208, it is the 68th lowest city by median family income in the U.S. state of Texas. The per capita income for the city was $9573, it is Texas's 203rd poorest city by per capita income. The median income of city was $13800, Males have a median income of $20988 versus $8049 for females.
In 2000, 1598 pupils and students, of which 49.44% are male and 50.56% are female, 30.17% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, percentage of enrollment student are in, 10.83% nursery or pri school, 9.95% kindergarten, 47.75% elementary school, 19.34% high school and 12.14% College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 5297 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 5297 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 5274 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 5070 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 5063 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 5032 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 5004 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 4978 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 4959 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 4941 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 4941 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 109 | 64 | 173 |
| Kindergarten | 80 | 79 | 159 |
| Elementary school | 426 | 337 | 763 |
| High school | 150 | 159 | 309 |
| College or graduate school | 25 | 169 | 194 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Falfurrias city, Texas | $15000 | $18208 | $9573 |
| Brooks County, Texas | $18622 | $22473 | $10234 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |