Timpson is a city located in Shelby County Texas. Timpson has a 2024 population of 1,007. Timpson is currently growing at a rate of 0.5% annually and its population has increased by 2.03% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 987 in 2020.
The average household income in Timpson is $44,939 with a poverty rate of 29.24%. The median age in Timpson is 37.1 years: 27.8 years for males, and 38.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Timpson was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 695 | 57.72% |
| Black or African American | 413 | 34.3% |
| Two or more races | 79 | 6.56% |
| Other race | 17 | 1.41% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 478 | 2.52 | 56.7 | 43.3 |
| Non Family | 206 | 1.09 | 66.5 | 33.5 |
| Married | 149 | 3.89 | 59.1 | 40.9 |
| Female | 87 | 3.13 | 26.4 | 73.6 |
| Male | 36 | 3.56 | 63.9 | 36.1 |
3.57
Average Family Size
2.52
Average Household Size
56.7%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 57 | 7.99% |
| Associates Degree | 23 | 3.23% |
| Bachelors Degree | 62 | 8.7% |
| Graduate Degree | 50 | 7.01% |
| High School Graduate | 265 | 37.17% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 38 | 5.33% |
| Some College | 218 | 30.58% |
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 | 460 | 406 | 66 |
| Black | 203 | 177 | 23 |
| 2+ Races | 26 | 23 | 21 |
| Hispanic | 26 | 13 | 2 |
| Other Race | 3 | 3 | 2 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among 2+ races people with a rate of 80.77%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $34,338 | $33,676 | $60,729 |
| Graduate Degree | $58,542 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $0 | $33,824 | $10,536 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $14,792 | $0 | $14,479 |
| Overall | $26,875 | $34,596 | $14,545 |
| Some College | $26,442 | $46,250 | $14,875 |
$26,875
Average Earnings
$34,596
Average Male
$14,545
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
95.2% of Timpson residents speak only English, while 4.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 4.8% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Black | 413 | 175 | 42.37% |
| White | 661 | 138 | 20.88% |
| Hispanic | 62 | 39 | 62.9% |
| Multiple | 79 | 5 | 6.33% |
29.24%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.59%
Male Poverty Rate
35.99%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Timpson is Hispanic, with 62.9% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Timpson is Multiple, with 6.33% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 8.04%. Among those working part-time, it was 42.86%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.4%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 38.87% |
| Some College | 24.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.21% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 3.57% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 8.52% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 100% |
| Female Employed | 35.58% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $50,500 | $59,012 |
| Households | $37,500 | $44,939 |
| Married Families | $58,650 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $16,810 | $26,357 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
38.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
41.6%
Male Marriage Rate
35.3%
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
53
Number of Veterans
37
Male Veterans
16
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 45 |
| First Gulf War | 4 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 46 |
| 55 to 64 | 4 |
| 75+ | 3 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 41 | 7.99% |
| Black | 12 | 4.12% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
32.08%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
50.2%
Labor Force Participation
48.6%
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
82.89%
Born in Timpson
97.92%
Native Born
2.08%
Foreign Born
2.08%
Non Citizen
0%
Naturalized
97.92% of Timpson residents were born in the United States, with 82.89% having been born in Texas. 2.08% 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 | 1,032 | 5 | 0.49% |
| 2028 | 1,027 | 5 | 0.49% |
| 2027 | 1,022 | 5 | 0.49% |
| 2026 | 1,017 | 5 | 0.49% |
| 2025 | 1,012 | 5 | 0.5% |
| 2024 | 1,007 | 5 | 0.5% |
| 2023 | 1,002 | 5 | 0.5% |
| 2022 | 997 | 7 | 0.71% |
| 2021 | 990 | 3 | 0.3% |
| 2020 | 987 | -160 | -13.95% |
| 2019 | 1,147 | 0 | 0% |
| 2018 | 1,147 | 5 | 0.44% |
| 2017 | 1,142 | -18 | -1.55% |
| 2016 | 1,160 | 13 | 1.13% |
| 2015 | 1,147 | -12 | -1.04% |
| 2014 | 1,159 | -18 | -1.53% |
| 2013 | 1,177 | -5 | -0.42% |
| 2012 | 1,182 | 15 | 1.29% |
| 2011 | 1,167 | 11 | 0.95% |
| 2010 | 1,156 | 0 | 0% |