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Mount Enterprise, TX

Facts, statistics and data on population, demographics, income, economy, housing and education
City in Rusk County, TX, US
Last updated
Key Indicators
A quick look at key numbers

Population

357
Source: U.S. Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS) 2020-2024 5-Year Estimates

Median Age

43.1
years ∙ half population younger than 43.1, half older

Diversity Index

Low High
30.1%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity

Nativity

2.8%
foreign-born population
97.2%Native
2.8% Foreign-born

Geographic Context

Location, size, and surroundings

About

Mount Enterprise is a city within Rusk County, Texas, United States.
Location
City in Rusk County, TX, US
Co-ordinates
DEC31.911639° N, 94.682767° W
DMS31° 54′ 41.90″ N, 94° 40′ 57.96″ W

Population Density & area

241.2/sq mi (92.73/km²)
Total Area
1.48 sq mi (3.85 km²)
Land Area
1.48 sq mi (3.85 km²) · 100%
Water Area
0 sq mi (0 km²) · 0%

Demographics & Living

Who lives here, how households are formed, and community composition

Population Composition

Key characteristics of the population

Sex Distribution

50.1% male
Male 50.1%
Female 49.9%
males per 100 females
Mount Enterprise 100.6
Rusk County 112.3
Texas 99.6

Nativity

2.8%
foreign-born population
97.2%Native
2.8% Foreign-born
% Foreign-born
Mount Enterprise 2.8%
Rusk County 6.3%
Texas 17.6%
Age Distribution
How the population is spread across age groups

Median Age

43.1
years ∙ half population younger than 43.1, half older
Mount Enterprise
43.1
Rusk County
39.1
Texas
35.6

Dependency ratio

Low High
88.9
dependents per 100 working-age adults
Mount Enterprise 88.9
Rusk County 66.8
Texas 62.4

AGE DISTRIBUTION

Distribution of age group
Median age
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
Age Group
Children (Under 18) 23.5% 22.6% 25%
Working age (18-64) 53% 59.9% 61.6%
Senior (65+) 23.5% 17.5% 13.4%
Dependency ratio
Total dependency ratio 88.9 66.8 62.4
Child dependency ratio 44.4 37.6 40.6
Old-age dependency ratio 44.4 29.1 21.8
Racial & Ethnic Composition
Racial and ethnic makeup and how it compares

Race & Ethnicity

White
82.6%
Black
12%
Asian
0%
Hispanic
5.3%
Other
0.1%
Note: White, Black, and Asian refer to individuals belonging to a single race and not of Hispanic origin. Hispanics may be of any race.

Diversity Index

Low High
30.1%
chance two random people differ in race and ethnicity
Mount Enterprise 30.1%
Rusk County 56.6%
Texas 67.1%
Note: The Diversity Index (DI), based on the Blau Index, measures the probability that two randomly selected individuals differ in race and ethnicity. Values range from 0 (no diversity) to 1 (high diversity) and are shown as percentages.

RACIAL & ETHNIC COMPOSITION

Race & Ethnicity
Percentage of Mount Enterprise population
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
Hispanic or Latino 5.3% 19.1% 39.7%
Mexican 5.3% 15.5% 32.1%
Puerto Rican 0% 0.7% 0.8%
Cuban 0% 0% 0.5%
Other Hispanic / Latino 0% 2.9% 6.3%
Not Hispanic or Latino 94.7% 80.9% 60.3%
One race 94.7% 75.2% 57.2%
White 82.6% 61.4% 39.1%
Black or African American 12% 13.2% 11.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Asian 0% 0.4% 5.5%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander 0% 0.1% 0.1%
Some Other Race 0% 0% 0.4%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 5.7% 3.1%
Household & Families Composition
Household size, type, and family structure

Household structure

87.6% family
Family 87.6%
Non family 12.4%
% family households
Mount Enterprise 87.6%
Rusk County 72.9%
Texas 67.7%

Average household size

2.33
persons per household
Mount Enterprise
2.33
Rusk County
2.65
Texas
2.69

Household & Family COMPOSITION

Households
Percentage of Mount Enterprise population
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
Total households 153 18,027 10,992,816
Average houshold size 2.33 2.65 2.69
Family households 134 13,144 7,443,447
Average family size 2.49 3.14 3.3
Married couple family 100 9,605 5,376,819
Other families 34 3,539 2,066,628
Male householder 11 577 591,475
Female householder 23 2,962 1,475,153
Non-family households 19 4,883 3,549,369
One-person households 19 4,252 2,885,361
Male householder 5 2,017 1,366,738
Senior (65+) living alone 0 923 338,159
Female householder 14 2,235 1,518,623
Senior (65+) living alone 4 1,263 643,272
Other living arrangements 0 631 664,008

Housing Profile

Housing stock, ownership, rentals, and cost burdens

Total housing units

192
housing units
Mount Enterprise 192
Rusk County 21,311
Texas 12,128,515

Occupancy status

79.7% occupied
Occupied 79.7%
Vacant 20.3%
vacancy rate
Mount Enterprise 20.3%
Rusk County 15.4%
Texas 9.4%
Housing Characteristics
How the housing supply is structured and used

Types of Housing unit

87.5%
Single family houses
Single family houses
87.5%
Apartments in multi-unit structures
0%
Mobile homes
12.5%
Boat, RV, van, etc
0%

Median Year Built

1961
Half of houses were built before 1961, and half after.
Historic ∙ 1939 or earlier
15.6%
Postwar & mid-century ∙ 1940 - 1969
48%
Late 20th century ∙ 1970 - 1999
25.5%
Modern ∙ 2000 or later
10.9%
Note: Median year built reflects occupied units only; distribution includes all units.

Housing Characteristics

Units, rooms & bedrooms
Physical characteristics of housing units
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
Rooms per unit
Median rooms 5.4 5.6 5.4
1–3 rooms 4.2% 6.7% 17.1%
4–6 rooms 66.7% 64.3% 52.8%
7+ rooms 29.2% 29% 30.1%
Bedrooms
No bedroom / studio 0% 1.3% 3%
1 bedroom 2.6% 5.3% 12.7%
2 bedrooms 26% 24.7% 21%
3 bedrooms 60.9% 54.8% 39.5%
4+ bedrooms 10.5% 13.9% 23.9%
At a glance
Median year built 1961 1982 1992
Total housing units 192 21,311 12,128,515
Occupancy Profile
Who is inside and how they use it

Homeownership

75.8% owners
Renter-occupied 24.2%
Owner-occupied 75.8%
homeownership rate
Mount Enterprise 75.8%
Rusk County 78.8%
Texas 62.6%

Average household size

2.36
Owner-occupied
2.24
Renter-occupied
owner-occupied average size
Mount Enterprise 2.36
Rusk County 2.71
Texas 2.87

Housing Characteristics

Occupied unit characteristics
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
Total occupied units 153 18,027 10,992,816
Year moved in
2020 or later 31.4% 20.7% 30.1%
2010 to 2019 25.5% 36.1% 40.4%
2000 to 2009 19.6% 23.4% 15.4%
1999 or earlier 23.5% 19.9% 14.1%
Occupants per room
1.00 or fewer 100% 96.8% 95.2%
1.01 to 1.50 0% 1.8% 3.2%
1.51 or more 0% 1.4% 1.6%
Vehicles availability
No vehicles 5.2% 4.5% 5.4%
1 vehicle 19.6% 27.8% 33%
2 vehicles 41.8% 42.4% 39.3%
3 or more vehicles 33.3% 25.4% 22.3%
House heating fuel used
Gas 27.4% 33.3% 37.4%
Electricity 69.9% 65.1% 61.2%
Solar 0% 0.1% 0.3%
Fuel oil, kerosene etc 0% 0% 0.1%
All other fuels 2.6% 1.3% 0.4%
No fuel used 0% 0.2% 0.6%
Selected characteristics
Lacking complete plumbing 0% 0.4% 0.5%
Lacking complete kitchen 0% 1% 0.8%
No telephone service available 0% 1.5% 0.9%
Housing Value
What owner-occupied units are worth

Median home value

$196,400
owner-occupied units
Median value(USD)
Mount Enterprise
$196,400
Rusk County
$171,300
Texas
$283,800

Housing Cost Burden

52.9%
of homeowners with a mortgage are cost-burdened
% Cost-Burdened Households
Owners with a mortgage
52.9%
Owners without a mortgage
7.3%
Renters
41.9%
Note: Households spending 30% or more of their income on housing costs are considered cost-burdened.

Financial characteristics

Property value and housing costs
Tenure, crowding, and utilities
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
Property value
Median Value $196,400 $171,300 $283,800
Under $100,000 28.4% 27.2% 13.3%
$100,000 - $200,000 24.1% 31.6% 17.9%
$200,000 - $300,000 39.7% 19.8% 22.1%
$300,000 - $500,000 2.6% 12.1% 28%
$500,000 - $1,000,000 5.2% 8.1% 14.9%
$1,000,000 and more 0% 1.3% 3.7%
Owner-occupied households
With a mortgage 29.3% 41% 56%
Without a mortgage 70.7% 59% 44%
Median monthly owner costs
With a mortgage $1,500 $1,441 $2,106
Without a mortgage $656 $487 $678
Gross rent
Median rent $1,083 $1,015 $1,403

Education Profile

How educated is the community and how education pays off

Adults with a college degree

24.4%
of adults 25+ with a bachelor's degree or higher
Mount Enterprise 24.4%
Rusk County 17.5%
Texas 33.8%

Adults without a high school diploma

8.8%
of adults (25+) without a high school diploma
Mount Enterprise 8.8%
Rusk County 15.2%
Texas 14.1%
School Enrollment
Who is enrolled in school and at what level

School enrollment

71
population (age 3+) enrolled in school
Nursery / Preschool
12.7%
K–12
78.9%
College / Undergraduate
8.5%
Graduate / Professional
0%

College-going rate (18-24 yr olds)

54.5%
of 18-24-year-olds in college or graduate school
Mount Enterprise
54.5%
Rusk County
23.9%
Texas
36.3%

Enrollment & school type

Enrollment levels, college-going rate, and public vs private school split
Population 3+ currently enrolled in a school
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
Total enrolled (age 3+) 71 11,285 7,886,029
Nursery / preschool 12.7% 3.8% 5.6%
K–12 78.9% 79.9% 70.6%
Kindergarten 2.8% 6.6% 5.4%
Elementary: Grades 1–4 25.4% 20.9% 21.1%
Elementary: Grades 5–8 29.6% 26.5% 21.8%
High School: Grades 9–12 21.1% 25.9% 22.3%
College or graduate school 8.5% 16.3% 23.9%
College, undergraduate 8.5% 13.2% 18.9%
Graduate, professional school 0% 3.1% 5%
College-going rate · 18-24 yr olds 54.5% 23.9% 36.3%
School type
Public school 90.1% 88.6% 86.9%
Private school 9.9% 11.4% 13.1%
Education Attainment by Level & Gender
What is the highest level of education completed among adults

Education attainment

262
population 25 years and over
Total adults (25+)
Less than 9th grade
2.7%
9th-12th, no diploma
6.1%
HS graduate
22.1%
Some college no degree
30.9%
Associates degree
13.7%
Bachelors degree
13.4%
Graduate or professional degree
11.1%

Attainment by gender

Male vs Female
Adults (25+) · Share within each education level
% male · % female
Less than 9th grade
42.9% · 57.1%
9th-12th, no diploma
68.8% · 31.3%
HS graduate
53.4% · 46.6%
Some college no degree
45.7% · 54.3%
Associates degree
66.7% · 33.3%
Bachelors degree
45.7% · 54.3%
Graduate or professional degree
62.1% · 37.9%

Educational Attainment Overview

Distribution and key education attainment rates for adults (25+)
Highest credential completed · adults 25+
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
Population (25+) 262 36,376 19,717,474
Less than 9th grade 2.7% 5.6% 7.3%
9th–12th, no diploma 6.1% 9.6% 6.8%
High school diploma or GED 22.1% 32.7% 24.3%
Some college, no degree 30.9% 25.1% 20.1%
Associate's degree 13.7% 9.5% 7.7%
Bachelor's degree or higher 24.4% 17.5% 33.8%
Bachelor's degree 13.4% 11.6% 21.5%
Graduate or professional 11.1% 5.9% 12.3%
High School or higher 91.2% 84.8% 86%
Earnings by education level
percentage as applicable

Median Earnings

$48,125
Median earnings for adults 25+, by level
Less than HS graduate
$—
HS graduate
$54,583
Some college or associates
$40,208
Bachelors degree
$43,750
Graduate or professional degree
$62,031

Poverty Rate

0%
for ages 25+, with bachelors degree or higher
Less than HS graduate
52.2%
HS graduate
17.2%
Some college or associates
9.4%
Bachelors degree or higher
0%

Outcomes by Education Level

Earnings and poverty rates across education levels (25+)
Adults 25+
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
Median earnings
Population 25+, with earnings $48,125 $45,317 $51,033
Less than high school graduate $— $31,806 $30,970
High school graduate (includes equivalency) $54,583 $35,234 $37,956
Some college or associate's degree $40,208 $45,637 $46,890
Bachelor's degree $43,750 $61,771 $70,006
Graduate or professional degree $62,031 $63,919 $87,663
Poverty rates
Less than high school graduate 52.2% 20.3% 24.3%
High school graduate (includes equivalency) 17.2% 19.8% 14.8%
Some college or associate's degree 9.4% 8.4% 9.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher 0% 2.1% 4.5%

Economy & Employment

Jobs, industries, and workforce at a glance

Labor Force

Who is working, looking for work, and participating in the economy

Adult Population (16+)

284
residents 16 years and over
Mount Enterprise 284
Rusk County 42,462
Texas 23,528,174

Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP)

Low High
46.1%
of residents age 16+ are employed
Mount Enterprise 46.1%
Rusk County 50.6%
Texas 61.3%
Note: The Employment-Population Ratio (EPOP) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is currently employed. Higher values indicate a larger proportion of residents holding jobs.
Labor Force Composition
Age and demographic makeup of the labor force

Median Age of Workers (16–64)

39.9
years ∙ half are younger than 39.9, half older
Mount Enterprise
39.9
Rusk County
39.5
Texas
39
Note: Median worker age is based on adults age 16–64 who worked in the past 12 months.

Male-Female Labor Force Split

51.5% male
Male 51.5%
Female 48.5%
Female Share of Labor Force (%)
Mount Enterprise 48.5
Rusk County 45.2
Texas 45.8

Labor force composition

Age and Gender Composition of the Labor Force (16+) in Mount Enterprise
How the labor force age 16 and over is distributed across age groups and gender.
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
Total labor force 134 22,476 15,354,652
Age distribution
16 to 19 years 5.2% 4.5% 4%
20 to 24 years 0.7% 10.8% 10.1%
25 to 29 years 14.9% 10% 11.5%
30 to 34 years 15.7% 9.6% 12%
35 to 44 years 28.4% 21% 22.8%
45 to 54 years 11.2% 20.7% 19.6%
55 to 59 years 9.7% 8.8% 8.1%
60 to 64 years 9.7% 7% 6.4%
65 to 74 years 3% 6.5% 4.6%
75 years and over 1.5% 0.9% 0.8%
Gender composition
Male 51.5% 54.8% 54.2%
Female 48.5% 45.2% 45.8%
Labor Force Participation
How much of the working-age population is active in the labor force?

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR)

47.2%
of adults age 16+ are in the labor force
Mount Enterprise
47.2%
Rusk County
52.9%
Texas
65.3%
Note: The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.

Participation Gap · Male vs Female

45.4%
of males age 16+ are in the labor force
49.2%
of females age 16+ are in the labor force
Female LFPR (%)
Mount Enterprise 49.2%
Rusk County 51.2%
Texas 59.3%
Note: LFPR measures the share of the male or female population age 16+ that is working or looking for work.

AGE & GENDER LFPR

Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) in Mount Enterprise
Share of residents age 16+ working or seeking work, by age group, gender and race
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
LFPR by age group
16 to 19 years 38.9% 37.6% 35.4%
20 to 24 years 25% 71.9% 74.7%
25 to 29 years 90.9% 63.5% 82.4%
30 to 34 years 80.8% 63.1% 82.8%
35 to 44 years 82.6% 66.1% 82.4%
45 to 54 years 65.2% 72.1% 81.2%
55 to 59 years 39.4% 64.7% 73.7%
60 to 64 years 46.4% 45.2% 59.9%
65 to 74 years 9.5% 26% 28.6%
75 years and over 4.8% 5.6% 8.1%
LFPR by gender
Male 45.4% 54.5% 71.3%
Female 49.2% 51.2% 59.3%
LFPR by race, ethnicity
White 54.3% 53.4% 63.4%
Black or African American 9.3% 49.3% 67.2%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 18.5% 68.1%
Asian —% 57.4% 68%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 95.8% 67.2%
Some Other Race 0% 63.4% 67.3%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 60% 52.5% 66.6%
Hispanic or Latino 45.5% 54.3% 67.1%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2. The Labor Force Participation Rate (LFPR) measures the share of the population age 16 and over that is working or looking for work.
Labor Force Status
Employment, unemployment, and labor force conditions

Unemployment Rate

2.2%
of the civilian labor force age 16+ is unemployed
Mount Enterprise
2.2%
Rusk County
4.5%
Texas
5.3%
Note: Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

UNEMPLOYMENT GAP · MALE VS FEMALE

0%
of males age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
4.6%
of females age 16+ in civilian labor force are unemployed
male unemployment rate
Mount Enterprise 0%
Rusk County 4%
Texas 5.1%
Note: Male and female unemployment rates measure the share of each group's civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed and seeking work.

CIVILIAN UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Unemployment Rate in Mount Enterprise
Share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is unemployed, by age group, gender and race
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
By age group
16 to 19 years 0% 15% 15%
20 to 24 years 0% 6.2% 9.2%
25 to 29 years 15% 5% 5.8%
30 to 34 years 0% 3% 5%
35 to 44 years 0% 5.9% 4.3%
45 to 54 years 0% 3.4% 3.8%
55 to 59 years 0% 2.7% 3.7%
60 to 64 years 0% 0.6% 3.7%
65 to 74 years 0% 1.6% 3.9%
75 years and over 0% 0% 3.9%
By gender
Male 0% 4% 5.1%
Female 4.6% 5% 5.4%
By race, ethnicity
White 2.4% 3.9% 4.4%
Black or African American 0% 6.2% 8.3%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 0% 5.1%
Asian —% 0% 4%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 4.9%
Some Other Race —% 4.2% 5.2%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 0% 5.7% 5.8%
Hispanic or Latino 0% 5.4% 5.6%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
2.Unemployment rate measures the share of the civilian labor force age 16+ that is jobless and seeking work. It excludes residents not in the labor force, such as retirees and students.

Job Market

Where residents work, what types of employers they work for, and how they commute

Total employed population

131
employed residents 16 years and over
Employed population
Mount Enterprise 131
Rusk County 21,474
Texas 14,431,125
Note: Total employed population refers to the civilian employed population age 16 and over, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Full-time employment rate

79%
of employed residents 16 and older
Full-time employment (%)
Mount Enterprise 79%
Rusk County 75%
Texas 74%
Note: Total full-time employed population refers to civilians age 16 and over working full time throughout the year, excluding part-time workers.
Industries
The industries that employ Mount Enterprise, TX workforce and shape the local economy

Top Industry

About 1 in 5 workers
are employed in Educational services
Top 3 Industries % of total workers
Educational services 19.8%
Manufacturing 10.7%
Retail trade 9.9%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Top industry by gender

Male
Manufacturing employs the most men — 17.4% of 69 employed male workers
Female
Educational services employs the most women — 33.9% of 62 employed female workers
Note: Percentages reflect the share of employed males or females age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers.

Industries Distribution Table

Employment Distribution by Industries in Mount Enterprise
Share of employed residents 16 and older · by industry
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
Total employed population 131 21,474 14,431,125
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture 3.8% 1.1% 0.7%
Mining and logging 5.3% 4.7% 1.5%
Construction 3.8% 8.6% 8.5%
Manufacturing 10.7% 11% 8.6%
Wholesale trade 3.8% 3.8% 2.3%
Retail trade 9.9% 10.5% 11%
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing 0% 4.3% 5.7%
Utilities 5.3% 2.3% 1%
Information 6.9% 2.1% 1.6%
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance 2.3% 3.6% 5.1%
Real estate and leasing 0% 1% 2%
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services 2.3% 4.2% 8.2%
Corporate management 0% 0% 0.2%
Administrative and waste services 3.1% 3% 4.5%
Education and health services
Educational services 19.8% 11.1% 9.5%
Health care and social assistance 9.9% 11.4% 12.1%
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation 0% 0.2% 1.5%
Accommodation and food services 0% 6.3% 6.9%
Other services 7.6% 6.2% 4.9%
Government 5.3% 4.6% 4.1%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the total civilian employed population age 16+ working in each industry, including both full-time and part-time workers. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Type of Employer
Whether residents work for private companies, government agencies, or are self-employed

Employment by employer type

58.8% Private
Government 33.6%
Private Employment 58.8%
Self Employed 7.6%
Private employment (%)
Mount Enterprise 58.8%
Rusk County 73.4%
Texas 75.2%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed.

Self-employed workers

7.6%
of the workers are self-employed
Category % of total workers
Incorporated business 2.3%
Unincorporated business 5.3%
Unpaid family workers 0%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of self-employed and unpaid family workers within the civilian employed population age 16+, excluding private-sector and government employees. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not add up.

Type of employer

Employment distribution by employer type in Mount Enterprise
Share of employed population 16 and older · by class of worker
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
Private wage & salary 58.8% 73.4% 75.2%
For-profit company employees 43.5% 66.6% 69.2%
Not-for-profit employees 15.3% 6.8% 6.1%
Self-employed 7.6% 12.2% 10.7%
Incorporated business 2.3% 5.2% 3.6%
Unincorporated business 5.3% 6.8% 6.9%
Unpaid family workers 0% 0.2% 0.2%
Government 33.6% 14.4% 14.1%
Local government 14.5% 7.5% 7.6%
State government 17.6% 5.5% 4%
Federal government 1.5% 1.4% 2.4%
Note: Percentages reflect the share of the civilian employed population age 16+ by type of employer, including private-sector workers, government employees, and the self-employed. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.
Commute & Job Access
How residents commute to work and how long their daily travel takes

Work From Home Rate

6.9% WFH
Work from home 6.9%
Commute to work 93.1%
Working from home (%)
Mount Enterprise 6.9%
Rusk County 5.1%
Texas 14.4%
Note: Percentages reflect workers age 16+ by work commute type, including those working from home and those commuting to a workplace.

Travel Time to Work

24.9 minutes
mean one-way travel time for commuters
Mean travel time (minutes)
Mount Enterprise 24.9
Rusk County 26.6
Texas 26.7
Note: Mean travel time measures the average one-way commute in minutes for employed residents 16+ who commute to work. It excludes those who worked from home.

Commute Patterns

Means of transportation and travel time to work in Mount Enterprise
Employed residents 16+.
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
Total employed population 131 21,474 14,431,125
Worked from home 6.9% 5.1% 14.4%
Drove Alone 84.7% 83.9% 71.4%
Carpooled 5.3% 8.6% 10%
Public transportation 0% 0.2% 0.9%
Walked 3.1% 1.1% 1.5%
Bicycle, taxi & other means 0% 1.1% 1.8%
Commuting population 122 20,074 12,229,639
Mean travel time (minutes) 24.9 26.6 26.7
Less than 5 minutes 1.6% 2.5% 2.8%
5 to 14 minutes 15.6% 26.7% 21.9%
15 to 29 minutes 45.1% 32.4% 36.2%
30 to 44 minutes 24.6% 23.4% 22.3%
45 to 59 minutes 9.8% 7.3% 8.7%
60 to 89 minutes 2.5% 4.9% 5.8%
90 minutes or more 0.8% 2.9% 2.4%
Note: Means of transportation distribution shows the share of employed residents 16+ by how they primarily get to work. Travel time distribution and mean travel time are calculated only for commuting residents — those who did not work from home. Percentages are rounded for readability and may not sum to 100%.

Wages & Earnings

What employed residents earn — by industry, occupation, and type of employer

Median Earnings

$55,000
median annual earnings · full-time year-round workers
Median annual earnings
Mount Enterprise $55,000
Rusk County $51,663
Texas $58,836
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older. Part-time and part-year workers are excluded.

Gender earnings gap

63 ¢
per $1 earned by men
women earning per $1 earned by male
Mount Enterprise 63¢
Rusk County 79¢
Texas 80¢
Note: Gender earnings gap measures how much women earn for every $1 earned by men, among full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older.
Top Earnings By industry
How median earnings vary across the industries where Mount Enterprise, TX workers are employed

Highest-paying industry

$103,750
Workers in Utilities report the highest median earnings
Top Industries Median annual earnings
Utilities $103,750
Educational services $61,000
Manufacturing $60,000
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, based on the worker's industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Highest-paying industry by gender

Male
Men working in Utilities earn the highest median earnings — $103,750, compared to $75,833 for all employed men
Female
Women working in Educational services earn the highest median earnings — $60,938, compared to $48,125 for all employed women
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry and gender.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.

Earnings Distribution Table

Earnings by industry in Mount Enterprise
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by industry
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
Median Earnings $55,000 $51,663 $58,836
Agriculture and mining
Agriculture $— $37,368 $46,431
Mining and logging $53,750 $74,813 $96,286
Construction $— $51,118 $52,147
Manufacturing $60,000 $55,167 $68,998
Wholesale trade $— $78,382 $64,890
Retail trade $29,643 $36,779 $41,383
Transportation and utilities
Transportation and warehousing $— $63,348 $58,126
Utilities $103,750 $82,232 $82,719
Information $— $50,993 $79,692
Financial activities
Finance and Insurance $— $44,141 $75,327
Real estate and leasing $— $51,667 $61,303
Professional and business services
Professional and technical services $— $68,646 $93,649
Corporate management $— $— $105,540
Administrative and waste services $— $40,456 $41,725
Education and health services
Educational services $61,000 $53,638 $60,945
Health care and social assistance $— $47,283 $55,575
Leisure and hospitality
Arts and recreation $— $57,917 $47,154
Accommodation and food services $— $31,542 $31,150
Other services $— $50,811 $44,257
Government $— $52,214 $67,258
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by industry of employment.
2. Industry categories are based on the NAICS classification system.
Top Earnings By Employer Type
How median earnings vary depending on whether residents work for private businesses, government agencies, or are self-employed

Highest-paying employer type

$71,250
Workers in Nonprofit organization roles report the highest median earnings
Top employer types Median annual earnings
Nonprofit organization $71,250
Local government $60,625
Private company $58,125
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.

Highest-paying employer type by gender

Male
Men in Nonprofit organization roles earn the highest median earnings — $86,563, compared to $75,833 for all employed men
Female
Women in Private company roles earn the highest median earnings — $53,333, compared to $48,125 for all employed women
Note: Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by employer type and gender.

Earnings by employer type

Earnings by employer type in Mount Enterprise
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by employer type
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
Private wage & salary
For-profit company employees $58,125 $49,618 $57,395
Not-for-profit employees $71,250 $54,443 $60,910
Self-employed
Incorporated business $— $95,030 $72,174
Unincorporated business $— $41,756 $45,694
Government
Local government $60,625 $55,553 $61,017
State government $47,500 $47,003 $61,249
Federal government $— $50,250 $74,064
Note: Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by class of worker.
Top Earnings By Occupations
How median earnings vary across the occupations Mount Enterprise, TX workers hold

Highest-paying occupation

$103,750
Workers in Management occupation report the highest median earnings
Top occupation groups Median annual earnings
Management $103,750
Sales $75,417
Education, training and library $61,000
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Highest-paying occupation by gender

Male
Among employed men, workers in Sales occupations earn the highest median earnings — $76,250 versus $75,833 overall
Female
Among employed women, workers in Education, training and library occupations earn the highest median earnings — $60,938 versus $48,125 overall
Note:
1. Median earnings reflect annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation group and gender.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Earnings by occupation

Earnings by occupation in Mount Enterprise
Median annual earnings · full-time, year-round workers 16 and older · by occupation
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
Median earnings(Total) $55,000 $51,663 $58,836
Management and business
Management $103,750 $77,017 $92,786
Business and finance $— $61,563 $82,601
Technology and science
Computer and math $— $117,212 $103,941
Architecture and engineering $— $92,266 $108,383
Sciences $— $67,230 $78,435
Education, legal, and arts
Community and Social Service $— $58,323 $57,839
Legal $— $103,243 $104,357
Education, Training and Library $61,000 $56,216 $61,626
Arts, design and media $— $66,328 $64,936
Healthcare
Doctors, Nurses & Medical Professionals $— $86,768 $91,997
Health technicians $— $54,118 $52,851
Healthcare support $— $34,177 $34,460
Protective Service
Firefighting and emergency services $— $72,500 $49,765
Law enforcement $— $48,784 $71,436
Other services
Food preparation and serving $— $24,453 $27,422
Building and grounds cleaning $— $26,333 $31,093
Personal care and service $— $39,821 $33,034
Sales and office
Sales $75,417 $48,937 $54,013
Office and Administrative Support $42,500 $45,772 $44,553
Trades and natural resources
Farming, Fishing, and Forestry $— $45,227 $38,210
Construction and extraction $— $49,103 $46,922
Installation, Maintenance, and Repair $— $50,508 $54,934
Production and transportation
Production $— $52,045 $47,787
Transportation $— $65,603 $55,786
Material moving $41,458 $33,994 $35,900
Note:
1. Earnings reflect median annual earnings for full-time, year-round workers age 16 and older, by occupation.
2. Occupation groups follow the 2018 Standard Occupational Classification (SOC) system.

Income & Financial Security

Earnings, income distribution, and economic pressure points

Household Income

What households earn, where income comes from, and how household structure shapes earnings

Median Household Income

$77,083
Median household income in Mount Enterprise
Median household income (USD)
Mount Enterprise
$77,083
Rusk County
$68,658
Texas
$78,476
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Mount Enterprise, including family and non-family households.
2. Median household income represents the midpoint of household incomes, with half of households earning more and half earning less.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Per capita income

$39,973
Per capita income in Mount Enterprise
Per capita income (USD)
Mount Enterprise
$39,973
Rusk County
$33,876
Texas
$40,752
Note:
1. Based on income across all residents in Mount Enterprise, per capita income represents the average income per person, calculated by dividing total income by the total population, including adults and children.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income level
How household income, per-capita income, and local earnings compare to broader benchmarks

Mean Household Income

$101,042
Average household income in Mount Enterprise
Avg household income (USD)
Mount Enterprise
$101,042
Rusk County
$94,041
Texas
$109,933
Note:
1. Based on income across all household types in Mount Enterprise, including family and non-family households, mean household income is the average of all household incomes and is often higher than the median due to the influence of higher-income households.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Mean vs median household income

$101,042
Mean household income
$77,083
Median household income
Mean-median gap (USD)
Mount Enterprise $23,959
Rusk County $25,383
Texas $31,457
Note:
1. A larger mean-median gap indicates greater income inequality, as it generally signals a wider concentration of income at the upper end of the distribution.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Level

Household and per capita income in Mount Enterprise
Household, family, non-family, and per-capita income measures compared across Mount Enterprise and peer geographies.
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
Total households 153 18,027 10,992,816
Median household income $77,083 $68,658 $78,476
Mean household income $101,042 $94,041 $109,933
Mean-median gap $23,959 $25,383 $31,457
Family households 134 13,144 7,443,447
Median family income $100,000 $83,330 $94,599
Mean family income $110,681 $102,649 $127,060
Mean-median gap $10,681 $19,319 $32,461
Non-family households 19 4,883 3,549,369
Median non-family income $28,036 $35,084 $48,857
Mean non-family income $27,353 $66,182 $68,760
Mean-median gap $-683 $31,098 $19,903
Other Benchmarks
Per capita income $39,973 $33,876 $40,752
Note:
1. Household, family, and non-family income measures are based on their respective household types.
2. Per capita income is based on all residents and represents total income divided by the total population, including adults and children.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income sources
Where household income comes from, including wages, retirement income, and public assistance

Households with earnings

56.9%
of households have wages, salaries, or self-employment income
% households with earnings
Mount Enterprise
56.9%
Rusk County
74.1%
Texas
82.5%
Note: Includes households where at least one member received wages, salaries, or net self-employment income during the year.

Transfer income dependency

Social Security
52.3% of households (80) receive Social Security income, with an average annual benefit of $28,851
SSI (disability)
10.5% of households (16) receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI), with an average annual benefit of $16,819
Cash Assistance
2% of households (3) receive cash public assistance income, with an average annual amount of $16,819
SNAP / Food Stamps
9.2% of households (14) receive SNAP (food stamp) benefits.
Note: Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Sources

Income sources for households in Mount Enterprise
Share of households receiving each income type
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
Total households 153 18,027 10,992,816
Wage-based income
With earnings 57% 74% 83%
Retirement and disability income
Social security 52% 39% 25%
Average social security income $28,851 $23,417 $23,233
Retirement income 29% 22% 19%
Average retirement income $31,458 $34,802 $32,313
SSI (Supplemental security) 11% 6% 4%
Average SSI income $16,819 $9,930 $10,953
Public assistance
SNAP / food stamps 9% 11% 11%
Cash assistance 2% 2% 2%
Note:
1. Percentages reflect the share of households receiving each income type during the year.
2. Categories are not mutually exclusive; households may receive more than one income type.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by household type
How income levels vary across different household and family structures

Median income by household type

$100,000
Family households earn $100,000, compared to $28,036 for those living alone or with non-relatives.
Median household income (USD)
All households
$77,083
Family households
$100,000
Nonfamily households
$28,036
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Median income by family type

$122,500
Married-couple families earn $122,500, compared to $— for single-parent and other family types.
Median household income (USD)
All family households
$100,000
Married-couple families
$122,500
Other family types
$—
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types include single-parent households and families headed by a householder with no spouse present.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income By Household Type

Median income by household and family size in Mount Enterprise
Median household and family income by household size in Mount Enterprise, compared with peer geographies.
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
Total households 153 18,027 10,992,816
Household income by size
1-person $28,036 $32,392 $42,599
2-person $117,000 $76,490 $86,304
3-person $61,250 $74,884 $96,678
4-person $— $113,300 $112,353
5-person $135,000 $88,984 $103,744
6-person $— $90,293 $101,957
7-person or more $— $126,250 $107,638
Total families 134 13,144 7,443,447
Family income by size
2-person $116,500 $73,733 $83,913
3-person $75,000 $74,583 $94,316
4-person $— $102,852 $112,239
5-person $— $102,928 $103,640
6-person $— $90,586 $101,563
7-person or more $— $124,497 $103,835
Note:
1. Household and family size includes all people living in the unit.
2. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income Distribution

How income is distributed across households and how evenly earnings are shared

Income Concentration

—%
of all household income is held by the top 20% of households
Bottom 20%
—%
of all household income
Top 20%
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish income concentration data for Mount Enterprise due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top fifth of households earn — of all income in the area. The bottom fifth hold just —% — meaning the top 20% hold — times the income share of the bottom 20%.
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Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

The Top 5%

$—
is the average income among the top 5% of households
Bottom 40% combined
—%
of all household income
Top 5% alone
—%
of all household income
* The Census Bureau did not publish average income among the top 5% of households data for Mount Enterprise due to an insufficient sample size to produce reliable estimates.
Key insights
  • The top 5% of households earn an average of $— and hold —% of all household income — — the entire bottom 40% of households combined, who hold just —%
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Note:
1. The top 5% threshold represents the minimum income needed to rank among the highest-earning 5% of households. Average income figures reflect the mean within each group.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income ranges
The distribution of households across income ranges and how the local profile compares

Income Distribution

Under $50K
33.4%
$50K - $100K
21.5%
$100K - $150K
17%
$150K - $200K
21.6%
Over $200K
6.5%
Note:
1. Income ranges reflect gross household income before taxes. Percentages reflect the share of all households falling within each range.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Households earning $100K or more

45.1%
of all households, 69 in total, earn $100,000 or more
% $100k+
Mount Enterprise 45.1%
Rusk County 31.9%
Texas 39.3%
Note: Share reflects the percentage of all households with total annual income of $100,000 or more, based on gross household income before taxes.

Household income brackets

Household income brackets in Mount Enterprise
Distribution of households across income ranges, with cumulative shares in Mount Enterprise, compared with peer geographies.
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
Median household income $77,083 $68,658 $78,476
Income bracket
Less than $10,000 5.9% 5.6% 5%
$10,000 to $14,999 4.6% 3.4% 3.3%
$15,000 to $24,999 0% 7.1% 6.3%
$25,000 to $34,999 15.7% 8.6% 6.8%
$35,000 to $49,999 7.2% 14.4% 10.5%
$50,000 to $74,999 15% 14.7% 16.1%
$75,000 to $99,999 6.5% 14.3% 12.8%
$100,000 to $149,999 17% 16.8% 17.3%
$150,000 to $199,999 21.6% 8.2% 9.5%
$200,000 or more 6.5% 6.9% 12.5%
Cumulative Shares
Share below $35,000 26.2% 24.7% 21.4%
Share below $75,000 48.4% 53.8% 48%
Share above $100,000 45.1% 31.9% 39.3%
Note:
1. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income inequality
How evenly income is distributed within the community and how inequality compares with broader geographies

Gini Index of Income Inequality

Low High
0.42
Scale: 0 (Perfect Equality) – 1 (Perfect Inequality)
Gini index
Mount Enterprise 0.42
Rusk County 0.48
Texas 0.48
Note: The Gini Index measures the distribution of income across households. Values range from 0 (perfect equality) to 1 (perfect inequality), with higher values indicating greater income inequality.

Earnings Gap

$—
is the average income of the top 20% of households
* The Census Bureau did not publish earnings gap data for Mount Enterprise due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
Avg income for top 20% ($)
Mount Enterprise
$—
Rusk County
$240,847
Texas
$281,570
Key insights
Note:
1. Income shares are calculated by dividing each group's aggregate income by total household income. All households are ranked from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups of 20%.
2. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Household income distribution

Household income distribution by income groups — upper limits, mean incomes, and income shares in Mount Enterprise
Distribution of household income across five equal groups
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
Highest household income in each group ($)
Bottom 20% $29,036 $30,017 $32,815
Lower 20% $59,077 $51,648 $61,988
Middle 20% $117,400 $86,291 $98,263
Upper 20% $153,739 $127,565 $157,770
Top 5% threshold $250,001 $232,694 $250,001
Average household income within each group ($)
Bottom 20% $— $15,412 $17,073
Lower 20% $— $40,232 $47,302
Middle 20% $— $68,645 $79,026
Upper 20% $— $105,071 $124,693
Top 20% $— $240,847 $281,570
Top 5% $— $464,534 $503,327
Share of total income (%)
Bottom 20% —% 3.28% 3.11%
Lower 20% —% 8.56% 8.61%
Middle 20% —% 14.6% 14.38%
Upper 20% —% 22.35% 22.68%
Top 20% —% 51.22% 51.22%
Top 5% —% 24.7% 22.89%
Note:
1. All households are ranked by income from lowest to highest and divided into five equal groups, each representing 20% of households.
2. Bottom 20% = the lowest-earning 20% of households; Top 20% = the highest-earning 20%.
3. The top 5% threshold is the minimum income needed to be among the highest-earning 5% of households.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.
Income by race & ethnicity
How household income levels vary across racial and ethnic groups within the area

Median Household Income · White vs. Black Households

*The Census Bureau did not publish median household income by race data for Mount Enterprise due to an insufficient number of sample cases to produce reliable estimates.
White
Among the 123 White households (80.4% of all households), the median household income is $71,042.
Black
Among the 28 Black or African American households (18.3% of all households), the median household income is $—.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
3. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Income by race and ethnicity

Median Household Income by race and Hispanic origin in Mount Enterprise
Median household income by race and Hispanic origin, compared to the Rusk County and Texas.
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
All Residents $77,083 $68,658 $78,476
White $71,042 $76,340 $89,150
Black or African American $— $39,359 $60,084
American Indian and Alaska Native $— $— $73,411
Asian $— $47,500 $117,028
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander $— $— $72,854
Some Other Race $— $57,500 $61,073
Two or more races (Multiracial) $— $55,929 $67,957
Hispanic or Latino $— $56,571 $65,194
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Median household income figures reflect all households regardless of employment status of the householder.
4. Amounts shown in 2024 inflation-adjusted dollars, as reported by the Census Bureau.

Poverty

Poverty levels across the community and the groups most affected

Poverty Rate

11.8%
11.8% of residents, or 42 people, live below the poverty line.
% poverty rate
Mount Enterprise
11.8%
Rusk County
14.4%
Texas
13.8%
Note: The poverty rate reflects the share of the total population with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Working Poor

4.8%
4.8% of full-time, year-round workers, or 5 people, earn below the poverty line despite working full time.
% full-time workers in poverty
Mount Enterprise
4.8%
Rusk County
3.9%
Texas
3.3%
Note: The working poor rate measures the share of full-time, year-round civilian workers age 16+ whose income falls below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.
Poverty levels
How widespread poverty is within the area and how local levels compare with broader geographies

CHILD POVERTY RATE

7.1%
7.1% of children under 18, or 6 children, live below the poverty line.
Child poverty rate (%)
Mount Enterprise
7.1%
Rusk County
20.4%
Texas
18.7%
Note: Child poverty rate reflects the share of residents under age 18 with household income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

SENIOR POVERTY RATE

9.5%
9.5% of adults aged 65 and older, or 8 seniors, live below the poverty line.
Senior poverty rate (%)
Mount Enterprise
9.5%
Rusk County
11.4%
Texas
12.1%
Note: Senior poverty rate reflects the share of residents aged 65 and over with income below the federal poverty threshold, as defined by the U.S. Census Bureau.

Poverty Rates

Poverty distribution by age, sex, and work engagement
Share of population below the federal poverty level
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
Overall poverty rate 11.8% 14.4% 13.8%
Poverty by age
Under 18 years 7.1% 20.4% 18.7%
Under 5 years 7.4% 18.4% 20.4%
5 to 17 years 7% 21.1% 18.1%
18 to 64 years 14.8% 12.8% 12.2%
18 to 34 years 13.6% 14.8% 15.1%
35 to 64 years 15.4% 11.7% 10.3%
65 years and over 9.5% 11.4% 12.1%
Poverty by sex
Male 11.2% 12.1% 12.4%
Female 12.4% 16.6% 15.1%
Poverty by work engagement
Worked full time, year-round 4.8% 3.9% 3.3%
Worked part time or part year 7.4% 15.6% 17.5%
Did not work 19% 20.4% 22.3%
Note:
1. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
2. Work engagement categories are based on weeks and hours worked in the prior 12 months.
Poverty by household type
How poverty rates vary across family structures and household types

Poverty by household type

11.8%
of all households are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All households
11.8%
Family
7.5%
Nonfamily
42.1%
Key insights
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty among family households

7.5%
of families are below the poverty level
poverty rate (%)
All families
7.5%
Married-couple
8%
Other families
5.9%
Key insights
Note:
1. Married-couple families and other families are subsets of family households, which include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Other family types are predominantly single-parent households.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by household type

Poverty rates by household type and age of householder in Mount Enterprise
Share of households below the federal poverty level by type and householder age
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 7.5% 10.3% 10.5%
Householder under 25 years —% 3.1% 26.3%
Householder 25 to 44 years 0% 12.6% 13.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 6.9% 9.7% 7.6%
Householder 65 years and over 13.6% 9% 8%
NON FAMILY HOUSEHOLDS
All ages 42.1% 24.1% 19.4%
Householder under 25 years 100% 29.3% 35.2%
Householder 25 to 44 years 100% 33.6% 11.6%
Householder 45 to 64 years 0% 23.4% 20.3%
Householder 65 years and over 0% 20.7% 22.5%
Note:
1. Family households include two or more people related by birth, marriage, or adoption.
2. Nonfamily households include people living alone or with unrelated individuals.
3. Householder age reflects the age of the person in whose name the housing unit is owned or rented.
4. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
Poverty by race & ethnicity
How poverty rates vary across racial and ethnic groups and how those differences compare locally

Poverty by race — Black vs. White

White
8% of White residents, or 24 people, live below the poverty line.
Black
11.6% of Black or African American residents, or 5 people, live below the poverty line.
Note:
1. White and Black race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.

Poverty by race and ethnicity

Poverty rates by race and Hispanic origin in Mount Enterprise
Share of population below the federal poverty level in Mount Enterprise and peer geographies.
Mount Enterprise Rusk County Texas
All Residents 11.8% 14.4% 13.8%
White 8% 11.7% 10.4%
Black or African American 11.6% 20% 18.9%
American Indian and Alaska Native —% 13.2% 15.3%
Asian —% 2.1% 8.9%
Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander —% 0% 15.2%
Some Other Race 100% 20.7% 19.5%
Two or more races (Multiracial) 100% 21.2% 16.9%
Hispanic or Latino 68.4% 24.9% 18.5%
Note:
1. Race groups refer to individuals reporting a single race alone and may include people of Hispanic or Latino origin.
2. Hispanic or Latino is an ethnicity and may include individuals of any race, so categories may overlap.
3. Poverty thresholds are set annually by the U.S. Census Bureau and vary by household size and composition.
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