Cactus is a city located in Moore County Texas. Cactus has a 2024 population of 3,106. Cactus is currently growing at a rate of 0.52% annually and its population has increased by 2.17% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,040 in 2020.
The average household income in Cactus is $64,097 with a poverty rate of 17.9%. The median age in Cactus is 30.1 years: 30 years for males, and 30.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Cactus was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,625 | 53.05% |
| Two or more races | 936 | 30.56% |
| Black or African American | 242 | 7.9% |
| Asian | 202 | 6.59% |
| Other race | 52 | 1.7% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.2% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 883 | 3.47 | 44.2 | 55.8 |
| Married | 395 | 4.11 | 61.8 | 38.2 |
| Non Family | 267 | 1.5 | 23.6 | 76.4 |
| Female | 126 | 5.02 | 44.4 | 55.6 |
| Male | 95 | 4.26 | 28.4 | 71.6 |
4.01
Average Family Size
3.47
Average Household Size
44.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 269 | 16.44% |
| Associates Degree | 50 | 3.06% |
| Bachelors Degree | 10 | 0.61% |
| Graduate Degree | 11 | 0.67% |
| High School Graduate | 273 | 16.69% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 936 | 57.21% |
| Some College | 87 | 5.32% |
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 | 1,348 | 386 | 11 |
| 2+ Races | 455 | 136 | 10 |
| Black | 170 | 0 | 0 |
| Asian | 58 | 7 | 0 |
| White | 44 | 22 | 0 |
| Other Race | 11 | 0 | 0 |
| Native American | 6 | 6 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 2.2%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $44,363 | $50,250 | $30,208 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $41,146 | $39,432 | $41,667 |
| Overall | $43,448 | $44,130 | $36,250 |
| Some College | $62,833 | $0 | $0 |
$43,448
Average Earnings
$44,130
Average Male
$36,250
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
9.57% of Cactus residents speak only English, while 90.43% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 75.86% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,466 | 476 | 19.3% |
| Multiple | 936 | 305 | 32.59% |
| Asian | 202 | 59 | 29.21% |
| Black | 242 | 10 | 4.13% |
17.9%
Overall Poverty Rate
15.62%
Male Poverty Rate
20.67%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Cactus is Multiple, with 32.59% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Cactus is Black, with 4.13% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 6.49%. Among those working part-time, it was 59.85%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 17.76%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.77% |
| High School | 12.45% |
| Some College | 8.03% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Employed | 18.16% |
| Male Employed | 9.17% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $54,405 | $60,558 |
| Households | $49,125 | $64,097 |
| Married Families | $58,839 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $29,592 | $54,104 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
45.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
45.3%
Male Marriage Rate
45.2%
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 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
0
Number of Veterans
0
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Vietnam | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
0%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.7%
Labor Force Participation
62.2%
Employment Rate
2.3%
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
33.46%
Born in Cactus
41.17%
Native Born
58.83%
Foreign Born
54.33%
Non Citizen
4.51%
Naturalized
41.17% of Cactus residents were born in the United States, with 33.46% having been born in Texas. 54.33% 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 3,189 | 16 | 0.5% |
| 2028 | 3,173 | 17 | 0.54% |
| 2027 | 3,156 | 17 | 0.54% |
| 2026 | 3,139 | 16 | 0.51% |
| 2025 | 3,123 | 17 | 0.55% |
| 2024 | 3,106 | 16 | 0.52% |
| 2023 | 3,090 | 23 | 0.75% |
| 2022 | 3,067 | 24 | 0.79% |
| 2021 | 3,043 | 3 | 0.1% |
| 2020 | 3,040 | -208 | -6.4% |
| 2019 | 3,248 | 15 | 0.46% |
| 2018 | 3,233 | -36 | -1.1% |
| 2017 | 3,269 | 23 | 0.71% |
| 2016 | 3,246 | 14 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 3,232 | -12 | -0.37% |
| 2014 | 3,244 | 3 | 0.09% |
| 2013 | 3,241 | -48 | -1.46% |
| 2012 | 3,289 | 65 | 2.02% |
| 2011 | 3,224 | 27 | 0.84% |
| 2010 | 3,197 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,538 | -651 | -20.41% |