Penitas is a city located in Hidalgo County Texas. Penitas has a 2024 population of 6,291. Penitas is currently declining at a rate of -0.63% annually and its population has decreased by -2.47% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 6,450 in 2020.
The average household income in Penitas is $81,992 with a poverty rate of 27.1%. The median age in Penitas is 29.7 years: 30.5 years for males, and 28.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Penitas was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3,465 | 54.89% |
| Two or more races | 2,578 | 40.84% |
| Other race | 242 | 3.83% |
| Black or African American | 28 | 0.44% |
| 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 | 1,579 | 4 | 81.3 | 18.7 |
| Married | 1,210 | 4.11 | 83.8 | 16.2 |
| Female | 278 | 4.19 | 77 | 23 |
| Non Family | 51 | 1.37 | 29.4 | 70.6 |
| Male | 40 | 2.45 | 100 | 0 |
4.07
Average Family Size
4
Average Household Size
81.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 1,010 | 30.22% |
| Associates Degree | 141 | 4.22% |
| Bachelors Degree | 282 | 8.44% |
| Graduate Degree | 95 | 2.84% |
| High School Graduate | 1,017 | 30.43% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 403 | 12.06% |
| Some College | 394 | 11.79% |
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 | 3,232 | 1,822 | 377 |
| 2+ Races | 1,481 | 735 | 159 |
| Other Race | 185 | 124 | 91 |
| White | 110 | 107 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 97.27%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among other race people with a rate of 49.19%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $71,192 | $0 | $71,192 |
| Graduate Degree | $36,154 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $17,589 | $27,571 | $16,703 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Overall | $33,309 | $36,535 | $25,234 |
| Some College | $14,275 | $0 | $0 |
$33,309
Average Earnings
$36,535
Average Male
$25,234
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
8.63% of Penitas residents speak only English, while 91.37% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 91.37% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 6,175 | 1,708 | 27.66% |
| Multiple | 2,578 | 985 | 38.21% |
| White | 138 | 3 | 2.17% |
| Other | 242 | 3 | 1.24% |
27.1%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.66%
Male Poverty Rate
29.43%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Penitas is Multiple, with 38.21% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Penitas is Other, with 1.24% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.09%. Among those working part-time, it was 18.03%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 26.36%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 30.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 21.3% |
| Some College | 11.78% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 2.39% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Male Unemployed | 27.27% |
| Female Employed | 19.91% |
| Male Employed | 11% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $47,294 | $82,962 |
| Households | $50,110 | $81,992 |
| Married Families | $50,858 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $53,807 | $52,447 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
56.2%
Overall Marriage Rate
63.1%
Male Marriage Rate
50.3%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
28
Number of Veterans
28
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 |
|---|---|
| 35 to 54 | 28 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
| 65 to 74 | 0 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 28 | 1.31% |
| Hispanic | 28 | 0.72% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
100%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
54.6%
Labor Force Participation
50.1%
Employment Rate
8.2%
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
62.52%
Born in Penitas
67.5%
Native Born
32.5%
Foreign Born
20.35%
Non Citizen
12.15%
Naturalized
67.5% of Penitas residents were born in the United States, with 62.52% having been born in Texas. 20.35% 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 | 6,092 | -40 | -0.65% |
| 2028 | 6,132 | -40 | -0.65% |
| 2027 | 6,172 | -39 | -0.63% |
| 2026 | 6,211 | -40 | -0.64% |
| 2025 | 6,251 | -40 | -0.64% |
| 2024 | 6,291 | -40 | -0.63% |
| 2023 | 6,331 | -53 | -0.83% |
| 2022 | 6,384 | -11 | -0.17% |
| 2021 | 6,395 | -55 | -0.85% |
| 2020 | 6,450 | 1,808 | 38.95% |
| 2019 | 4,642 | -45 | -0.96% |
| 2018 | 4,687 | -40 | -0.85% |
| 2017 | 4,727 | -1 | -0.02% |
| 2016 | 4,728 | 30 | 0.64% |
| 2015 | 4,698 | 66 | 1.42% |
| 2014 | 4,632 | 73 | 1.6% |
| 2013 | 4,559 | 86 | 1.92% |
| 2012 | 4,473 | 78 | 1.77% |
| 2011 | 4,395 | 79 | 1.83% |
| 2010 | 4,316 | 0 | 0% |