Agua Dulce is a CDP located in Nueces County Texas. Agua Dulce has a 2024 population of 2,626. Agua Dulce is currently declining at a rate of -1.02% annually but its population has increased by 3.02% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,549 in 2020.
The average household income in Agua Dulce is $48,273 with a poverty rate of 26.18%. The median age in Agua Dulce is 29 years: 28.4 years for males, and 30.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Agua Dulce was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,658 | 61.84% |
| Two or more races | 615 | 22.94% |
| Other race | 408 | 15.22% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 728 | 3.68 | 86.5 | 13.5 |
| Married | 390 | 4.4 | 87.2 | 12.8 |
| Female | 143 | 4.45 | 93 | 7 |
| Non Family | 140 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 55 | 3.44 | 30.9 | 69.1 |
4.29
Average Family Size
3.68
Average Household Size
86.5%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 261 | 17.68% |
| Associates Degree | 271 | 18.36% |
| Bachelors Degree | 24 | 1.63% |
| Graduate Degree | 21 | 1.42% |
| High School Graduate | 447 | 30.28% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 306 | 20.73% |
| Some College | 146 | 9.89% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,476 | 909 | 45 |
| 2+ Races | 322 | 160 | 12 |
| Other Race | 129 | 83 | 10 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 64.34%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 7.75%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $39,000 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,832 | $32,786 | $15,307 |
| Overall | $29,792 | $33,394 | $25,054 |
| Some College | $29,554 | $29,286 | $38,365 |
$29,792
Average Earnings
$33,394
Average Male
$25,054
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
7.05% of Agua Dulce residents speak only English, while 92.95% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 92.95% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,681 | 702 | 26.18% |
| Multiple | 615 | 305 | 49.59% |
| Other | 408 | 36 | 8.82% |
26.18%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.27%
Male Poverty Rate
28.81%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Agua Dulce is Multiple, with 49.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Agua Dulce is Other, with 8.82% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.88%. Among those working part-time, it was 15.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 40.88%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 38.7% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.34% |
| Some College | 19.42% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 67.65% |
| Female Employed | 16.71% |
| Male Employed | 13.92% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,711 | $56,725 |
| Households | $43,730 | $48,273 |
| Married Families | $46,702 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $10,833 | $12,763 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
51.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
56.5%
Male Marriage Rate
46.8%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
25
Number of Veterans
25
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 17 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 25 | 1.33% |
| 2+ Races | 17 | 3.75% |
| White | 8 | 0.68% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
68%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
56.6%
Labor Force Participation
53.7%
Employment Rate
5.1%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
56.02%
Born in Agua Dulce
62.74%
Native Born
37.26%
Foreign Born
21.11%
Non Citizen
16.15%
Naturalized
62.74% of Agua Dulce residents were born in the United States, with 56.02% having been born in Texas. 21.11% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2,626 | -27 | -1.02% |
| 2023 | 2,653 | -28 | -1.04% |
| 2022 | 2,681 | 48 | 1.82% |
| 2021 | 2,633 | 84 | 3.3% |
| 2020 | 2,549 | -719 | -22% |
| 2019 | 3,268 | 207 | 6.76% |
| 2018 | 3,061 | -151 | -4.7% |
| 2017 | 3,212 | 201 | 6.68% |
| 2016 | 3,011 | 85 | 2.9% |
| 2015 | 2,926 | 0 | 0% |
| 2014 | 2,926 | 210 | 7.73% |
| 2013 | 2,716 | -86 | -3.07% |
| 2012 | 2,802 | -132 | -4.5% |
| 2011 | 2,934 | -80 | -2.65% |
| 2010 | 3,014 | 0 | 0% |