Ranger is a city located in Eastland County Texas. Ranger has a 2024 population of 2,274. Ranger is currently declining at a rate of -0.35% annually and its population has decreased by -1.3% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 2,304 in 2020.
The average household income in Ranger is $46,312 with a poverty rate of 24.58%. The median age in Ranger is 32 years: 27.7 years for males, and 38.3 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Ranger was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 2,121 | 84.03% |
| Two or more races | 230 | 9.11% |
| Black or African American | 110 | 4.36% |
| Other race | 33 | 1.31% |
| Asian | 24 | 0.95% |
| Native American | 6 | 0.24% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,001 | 2.2 | 58.6 | 41.4 |
| Non Family | 494 | 1.12 | 52.4 | 47.6 |
| Married | 340 | 3.64 | 70.9 | 29.1 |
| Female | 100 | 2.59 | 38 | 62 |
| Male | 67 | 2.24 | 73.1 | 26.9 |
3.23
Average Family Size
2.2
Average Household Size
58.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 360 | 24.21% |
| Associates Degree | 47 | 3.16% |
| Bachelors Degree | 55 | 3.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 40 | 2.69% |
| High School Graduate | 409 | 27.51% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 80 | 5.38% |
| Some College | 496 | 33.36% |
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 | 1,234 | 881 | 85 |
| Hispanic | 153 | 78 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 100 | 81 | 0 |
| Black | 41 | 29 | 1 |
| Other Race | 15 | 8 | 0 |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 9 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 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 asian people with a rate of 90%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $39,375 | $39,167 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $39,167 | $39,028 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $29,722 | $57,821 | $20,510 |
| Overall | $28,506 | $37,857 | $22,288 |
| Some College | $26,383 | $35,952 | $24,167 |
$28,506
Average Earnings
$37,857
Average Male
$22,288
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
90.91% of Ranger residents speak only English, while 9.09% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 6.69% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 1,848 | 466 | 25.22% |
| Hispanic | 196 | 48 | 24.49% |
| Multiple | 172 | 13 | 7.56% |
| Other | 25 | 12 | 48% |
| Asian | 10 | 10 | 100% |
| Black | 39 | 4 | 10.26% |
24.58%
Overall Poverty Rate
24.58%
Male Poverty Rate
24.58%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Ranger is Asian, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Ranger is Multiple, with 7.56% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 4%. Among those working part-time, it was 41.37%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 41.08%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Bachelors or Greater | 37.89% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 30.88% |
| Some College | 18.1% |
| High School | 11.76% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 17.05% |
| Female Employed | 15.58% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $46,382 | $65,606 |
| Households | $30,344 | $46,312 |
| Married Families | $67,258 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $18,681 | $26,181 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
34.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
30.7%
Male Marriage Rate
38.0%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
140
Number of Veterans
127
Male Veterans
13
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 56 |
| First Gulf War | 40 |
| Second Gulf War | 25 |
| Korea | 4 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 41 |
| 55 to 64 | 30 |
| 18 to 34 | 25 |
| 35 to 54 | 25 |
| 75+ | 19 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 133 | 8.33% |
| 2+ Races | 4 | 2.23% |
| Black | 3 | 2.73% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
11.03%
Veteran Poverty Rate
46.32%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
55%
Labor Force Participation
53.4%
Employment Rate
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
74.05%
Born in Ranger
96.51%
Native Born
3.49%
Foreign Born
1.66%
Non Citizen
1.82%
Naturalized
96.51% of Ranger residents were born in the United States, with 74.05% having been born in Texas. 1.66% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Europe.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 2,237 | -8 | -0.36% |
| 2028 | 2,245 | -7 | -0.31% |
| 2027 | 2,252 | -7 | -0.31% |
| 2026 | 2,259 | -8 | -0.35% |
| 2025 | 2,267 | -7 | -0.31% |
| 2024 | 2,274 | -8 | -0.35% |
| 2023 | 2,282 | 13 | 0.57% |
| 2022 | 2,269 | -1 | -0.04% |
| 2021 | 2,270 | -34 | -1.48% |
| 2020 | 2,304 | -40 | -1.71% |
| 2019 | 2,344 | -106 | -4.33% |
| 2018 | 2,450 | 40 | 1.66% |
| 2017 | 2,410 | -23 | -0.95% |
| 2016 | 2,433 | 7 | 0.29% |
| 2015 | 2,426 | -38 | -1.54% |
| 2014 | 2,464 | 6 | 0.24% |
| 2013 | 2,458 | -8 | -0.32% |
| 2012 | 2,466 | -9 | -0.36% |
| 2011 | 2,475 | 9 | 0.36% |
| 2010 | 2,466 | 0 | 0% |