Premont is a city located in Jim Wells County Texas. Premont has a 2024 population of 2,384. Premont is currently declining at a rate of -0.71% annually and its population has decreased by -2.69% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,450 in 2020.
The average household income in Premont is $51,816 with a poverty rate of 15.67%. The median age in Premont is 27.8 years: 25.5 years for males, and 33.5 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Premont was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,572 | 64.85% |
| Two or more races | 852 | 35.15% |
| Black or African American | 0 | 0% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
| Other race | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Other race
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 993 | 2.42 | 60 | 40 |
| Married | 498 | 2.64 | 58 | 42 |
| Non Family | 255 | 1.14 | 72.2 | 27.8 |
| Female | 187 | 3.65 | 65.8 | 34.2 |
| Male | 53 | 2.13 | 0 | 100 |
2.75
Average Family Size
2.42
Average Household Size
60.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 357 | 23.58% |
| Associates Degree | 59 | 3.9% |
| Bachelors Degree | 166 | 10.96% |
| Graduate Degree | 30 | 1.98% |
| High School Graduate | 534 | 35.27% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 167 | 11.03% |
| Some College | 201 | 13.28% |
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 | 1,405 | 895 | 112 |
| 2+ Races | 661 | 295 | 46 |
| White | 109 | 95 | 84 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 87.16%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 77.06%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $46,206 | $46,615 | $23,889 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $27,764 | $0 | $27,853 |
| Overall | $30,326 | $46,095 | $22,988 |
| Some College | $0 | $0 | $0 |
$30,326
Average Earnings
$46,095
Average Male
$22,988
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
27.46% of Premont residents speak only English, while 72.54% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 72.04% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,284 | 293 | 12.83% |
| Multiple | 852 | 98 | 11.5% |
| White | 115 | 83 | 72.17% |
15.67%
Overall Poverty Rate
12.44%
Male Poverty Rate
19.61%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Premont is White, with 72.17% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Premont is Multiple, with 11.5% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 12.4%. Among those working part-time, it was 32.43%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 12.78%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 26.53% |
| Some College | 23.85% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14.51% |
| High School | 4.21% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 81.48% |
| Female Unemployed | 43.24% |
| Female Employed | 35.03% |
| Male Employed | 3.24% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,734 | $58,084 |
| Households | $45,712 | $51,816 |
| Married Families | $47,440 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $42,641 | $31,025 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
44.5%
Overall Marriage Rate
52.0%
Male Marriage Rate
36.5%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 20-34, 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
117
Number of Veterans
117
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 86 |
| Vietnam | 17 |
| First Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 86 |
| 65 to 74 | 17 |
| 75+ | 14 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
| 55 to 64 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 103 | 5.84% |
| White | 83 | 7.4% |
| 2+ Races | 34 | 4.53% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
29.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
54.37%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
63.4%
Labor Force Participation
54%
Employment Rate
14.9%
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
85.11%
Born in Premont
88.86%
Native Born
11.14%
Foreign Born
1.4%
Non Citizen
9.74%
Naturalized
88.86% of Premont residents were born in the United States, with 85.11% having been born in Texas. 1.4% 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 | 2,302 | -17 | -0.73% |
| 2028 | 2,319 | -16 | -0.69% |
| 2027 | 2,335 | -16 | -0.68% |
| 2026 | 2,351 | -17 | -0.72% |
| 2025 | 2,368 | -16 | -0.67% |
| 2024 | 2,384 | -17 | -0.71% |
| 2023 | 2,401 | -8 | -0.33% |
| 2022 | 2,409 | -18 | -0.74% |
| 2021 | 2,427 | -23 | -0.94% |
| 2020 | 2,450 | -91 | -3.58% |
| 2019 | 2,541 | -24 | -0.94% |
| 2018 | 2,565 | -15 | -0.58% |
| 2017 | 2,580 | -31 | -1.19% |
| 2016 | 2,611 | -28 | -1.06% |
| 2015 | 2,639 | -17 | -0.64% |
| 2014 | 2,656 | -16 | -0.6% |
| 2013 | 2,672 | -15 | -0.56% |
| 2012 | 2,687 | 23 | 0.86% |
| 2011 | 2,664 | 8 | 0.3% |
| 2010 | 2,656 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,772 | -142 | -4.87% |
| 1990 | 2,914 | -70 | -2.35% |
| 1980 | 2,984 | -298 | -9.08% |
| 1970 | 3,282 | 233 | 7.64% |
| 1960 | 3,049 | 430 | 16.42% |
| 1950 | 2,619 | 317 | 13.77% |