Groom Town, Texas
As of the census of 2000, there were 587 people in the town, organized into 240 households, and 178 families living in the town. The population density was 778.7 people per square mile (300.66/km˛), it is the 748th most densely populated town in the U.S. state of Texas. There were 290 housing units at an average density of 386.7 per square mile (149.31/km˛). The average household size was 2.45 people, and the average family size was 2.92 people. In the town Population was distributed with 26.6% under the age of 18, 6.8% from 18 to 24, 23.9% from 25 to 44, 22% from 45 to 64, and 20.8% who were 65 or older. For every 100 females there were 95 males. For every 100 females age 18 and over, there were 93.3 males. The median age of the town's population was 40.1 years, The median age of males was 38.2 years, for females the median age was 41.3 years. The racial or ethnic makeup of the town was 94.72% White, 0% Black or African American, 0.17% American Indian, 0.17% Asian, 0% Native Hawaiian, 2.04% from two or more races and 2.9% Other races.
The median income for a household in the town was $31705, it is Texas's 731st wealthiest town by median household income. The median income for a family in the town was $39063, making it the 661st highest town by median family income in Texas. The per capita income for the town was $15593, making it the 683rd wealthiest town by per capita income among the Texas. The median income of town was $21333, The median income for males was $27500 versus $13636 for females.
In 2000, 134 pupils and students, of which 61 are male and 73 are female, 22.83% of the total population, are in the education system. Of which, total enrollment of student are in, 0 nursery or pri school, 10 kindergarten, 72 elementary school, 31 high school and 21 College graduate school.
| Year | Population |
|---|---|
| April 2000 census | 587 |
| April 2000 Estimate | 587 |
| July 2000 Estimate | 585 |
| July 2001 Estimate | 571 |
| July 2002 Estimate | 585 |
| July 2003 Estimate | 572 |
| July 2004 Estimate | 566 |
| July 2005 Estimate | 570 |
| July 2006 Estimate | 565 |
| July 2007 Estimate | 565 |
| July 2008 Estimate | 558 |
| School | Male | Female | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nursery school | 0 | ||
| Kindergarten | 4 | 6 | 10 |
| Elementary school | 34 | 38 | 72 |
| High school | 14 | 17 | 31 |
| College or graduate school | 9 | 12 | 21 |
| Place | Median household income | Median family income | Per capita income |
|---|---|---|---|
| Groom town, Texas | $31705 | $39063 | $15593 |
| Carson County, Texas | $40285 | $47147 | $19368 |
| Texas, United States | $39927 | $45861 | $19617 |
| United States | $41994 | $50046 | $21587 |