Harper is a CDP located in Gillespie County Texas. Harper has a 2024 population of 1,218. Harper is currently growing at a rate of 0.16% annually but its population has decreased by -12.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,391 in 2020.
The average household income in Harper is $86,710 with a poverty rate of 17.79%. The median age in Harper is 35.6 years: 34.5 years for males, and 42.4 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Harper was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,061 | 87.4% |
| Two or more races | 102 | 8.4% |
| Other race | 51 | 4.2% |
| 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 | 441 | 2.75 | 68.3 | 31.7 |
| Married | 260 | 3.38 | 80.4 | 19.6 |
| Non Family | 128 | 1.35 | 67.2 | 32.8 |
| Female | 44 | 2.64 | 13.6 | 86.4 |
| Male | 9 | 5 | 0 | 100 |
3.31
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
68.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 83 | 10.31% |
| Associates Degree | 77 | 9.57% |
| Bachelors Degree | 55 | 6.83% |
| Graduate Degree | 142 | 17.64% |
| High School Graduate | 184 | 22.86% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 57 | 7.08% |
| Some College | 207 | 25.71% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 621 | 595 | 182 |
| 2+ Races | 102 | 51 | 15 |
| Hispanic | 82 | 19 | 0 |
| Other Race | 27 | 9 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 95.81%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 29.31%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $48,821 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $50,194 | $50,556 | $0 |
| Overall | $48,036 | $50,861 | $42,500 |
| Some College | $64,375 | $0 | $65,929 |
$48,036
Average Earnings
$50,861
Average Male
$42,500
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.43% of Harper residents speak only English, while 4.57% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 3.56% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 945 | 125 | 13.23% |
| Hispanic | 167 | 55 | 32.93% |
| Multiple | 102 | 36 | 35.29% |
17.79%
Overall Poverty Rate
17.82%
Male Poverty Rate
17.76%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Harper is Multiple, with 35.29% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Harper is White, with 13.23% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 0%. Among those working part-time, it was 34.73%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 36.45%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 66.3% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 27.86% |
| Some College | 13.73% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 22.8% |
| Male Employed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $83,155 | $105,737 |
| Households | $65,375 | $86,710 |
| Married Families | $94,063 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $28,026 | $38,660 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
59.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.6%
Male Marriage Rate
62.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 35-44, 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
20
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
6
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 14 |
| First Gulf War | 6 |
| World War II | 6 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 65 to 74 | 6 |
| 75+ | 6 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 20 | 2.75% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
30%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
50.7%
Employment Rate
12.1%
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
86.08%
Born in Harper
98.43%
Native Born
1.57%
Foreign Born
0%
Non Citizen
1.57%
Naturalized
98.43% of Harper residents were born in the United States, with 86.08% having been born in Texas. 0% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 1,218 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2023 | 1,216 | 2 | 0.16% |
| 2022 | 1,214 | 11 | 0.91% |
| 2021 | 1,203 | -188 | -13.52% |
| 2020 | 1,391 | 174 | 14.3% |
| 2019 | 1,217 | 205 | 20.26% |
| 2018 | 1,012 | 79 | 8.47% |
| 2017 | 933 | -133 | -12.48% |
| 2016 | 1,066 | 31 | 3% |
| 2015 | 1,035 | -21 | -1.99% |
| 2014 | 1,056 | -47 | -4.26% |
| 2013 | 1,103 | 42 | 3.96% |
| 2012 | 1,061 | 7 | 0.66% |
| 2011 | 1,054 | -138 | -11.58% |
| 2010 | 1,192 | 0 | 0% |