Italy is a town located in Ellis County Texas. Italy has a 2024 population of 2,120. Italy is currently growing at a rate of 1.97% annually and its population has increased by 8.44% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 1,955 in 2020.
The average household income in Italy is $64,452 with a poverty rate of 8.5%. The median age in Italy is 31.6 years: 27 years for males, and 34.8 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Italy was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,522 | 65.35% |
| Black or African American | 364 | 15.63% |
| Other race | 242 | 10.39% |
| Two or more races | 187 | 8.03% |
| Native American | 14 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 777 | 2.98 | 63.1 | 36.9 |
| Married | 339 | 3.82 | 69.3 | 30.7 |
| Non Family | 165 | 1.05 | 66.1 | 33.9 |
| Female | 157 | 2.81 | 42 | 58 |
| Male | 116 | 3.53 | 69 | 31 |
3.45
Average Family Size
2.98
Average Household Size
63.1%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 103 | 8.05% |
| Associates Degree | 120 | 9.38% |
| Bachelors Degree | 80 | 6.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 92 | 7.19% |
| High School Graduate | 445 | 34.79% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 104 | 8.13% |
| Some College | 335 | 26.19% |
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 | 680 | 624 | 122 |
| Hispanic | 403 | 284 | 11 |
| Black | 176 | 144 | 38 |
| Other Race | 172 | 127 | 2 |
| 2+ Races | 46 | 23 | 1 |
| Native American | 14 | 14 | 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 black people with a rate of 21.59%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $67,500 | $80,500 | $56,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $53,462 |
| High School Graduate | $28,980 | $55,732 | $24,362 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $37,188 | $0 | $38,882 |
| Overall | $41,036 | $47,175 | $32,625 |
| Some College | $45,571 | $46,714 | $36,875 |
$41,036
Average Earnings
$47,175
Average Male
$32,625
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
85.96% of Italy residents speak only English, while 14.04% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 14.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,173 | 113 | 9.63% |
| Hispanic | 694 | 84 | 12.1% |
| Other | 242 | 35 | 14.46% |
8.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
9.34%
Male Poverty Rate
7.72%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Italy is Other, with 14.46% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Italy is White, with 9.63% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4.31%. Among those working part-time, it was 8.09%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 11.54%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.49% |
| Some College | 9.67% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.56% |
| High School | 4.37% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.28% |
| Female Employed | 3.9% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $58,125 | $70,253 |
| Households | $55,650 | $64,452 |
| Married Families | $67,422 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $35,469 | $36,314 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
41.1%
Overall Marriage Rate
40.5%
Male Marriage Rate
41.6%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, 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
99
Number of Veterans
98
Male Veterans
1
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 42 |
| Vietnam | 39 |
| First Gulf War | 22 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 48 |
| 65 to 74 | 33 |
| 75+ | 10 |
| 55 to 64 | 8 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Black | 51 | 27.57% |
| White | 23 | 2.19% |
| Hispanic | 22 | 4.33% |
| Other Race | 20 | 9.8% |
| 2+ Races | 5 | 10.42% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
4.04%
Veteran Poverty Rate
57.58%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
57.7%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
3.1%
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
86.26%
Born in Italy
94.8%
Native Born
5.2%
Foreign Born
3.13%
Non Citizen
2.06%
Naturalized
94.8% of Italy residents were born in the United States, with 86.26% having been born in Texas. 3.13% 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 | 2,327 | 42 | 1.84% |
| 2028 | 2,285 | 41 | 1.83% |
| 2027 | 2,244 | 41 | 1.86% |
| 2026 | 2,203 | 42 | 1.94% |
| 2025 | 2,161 | 41 | 1.93% |
| 2024 | 2,120 | 41 | 1.97% |
| 2023 | 2,079 | 35 | 1.71% |
| 2022 | 2,044 | 25 | 1.24% |
| 2021 | 2,019 | 64 | 3.27% |
| 2020 | 1,955 | 33 | 1.72% |
| 2019 | 1,922 | -12 | -0.62% |
| 2018 | 1,934 | -2 | -0.1% |
| 2017 | 1,936 | 19 | 0.99% |
| 2016 | 1,917 | 20 | 1.05% |
| 2015 | 1,897 | 9 | 0.48% |
| 2014 | 1,888 | 13 | 0.69% |
| 2013 | 1,875 | -4 | -0.21% |
| 2012 | 1,879 | -6 | -0.32% |
| 2011 | 1,885 | 3 | 0.16% |
| 2010 | 1,882 | 0 | 0% |