Living in Oilton, Texas
Cost of living, income, home prices, rent and demographics of Oilton · Census data 2020–2024
Oilton has 101 residents with a median age of 61.9. .
Oilton is a small town, so Census survey estimates have wide margins of error. Treat percentages as approximate.
Oilton at a glance
- Population
- 101
- Median age
- 61.9State: 35.6
- Homeowners
- 100%
- Bachelor's degree or higher
- 2.6%
- Average commute
- 48 min
Is Oilton a good place to live?
Cons: An average commute of 48 minutes; unemployment of 15%; a poverty rate of 24.8%.
The weather is best in February to April and November.
Housing in Oilton: homes for sale and rent
- Housing units
- 94
- Owner-occupied
- 100%
- Renter-occupied
- 0%
- Vacant
- 41.5%Includes seasonal homes
- Median year built
- 2000
- Average household size
- 1.84
41.5% of homes are vacant most of the year, a sign that Oilton has many vacation and second homes.
Oilton demographics
- Population
- 101
- Median age
- 61.9
- Under 18
- 13.9%
- 65 and older
- 40.6%
- Households
- 55
- Foreign-born
- 23.8%
- Veterans
- 1.1%Adults 18+
Hispanic or Latino can be of any race. Population history of Oilton ›
Education in Oilton
2.6% of adults 25 and older in Oilton have a bachelor's degree or higher (Texas: 33.8%), and 0% have a graduate or professional degree.
Jobs and commute in Oilton
- Unemployment rate
- 15%State: 5.3%
- Average commute
- 48 minState: 27 min
- Work from home
- 17.6%
- Drive alone
- 58.8%
- Public transit
- 0%
- Walk to work
- 0%
- Homes with broadband
- 90.9%
Oilton vs nearby towns
| Town | Population | Median income | Home value | Rent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oilton | 101 | — | — | — |
| Hebbronville | 4,194 | $42,455 | $136,300 | $827 |
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Is Oilton, TX a good place to live?
Minuses: an average commute of 48 minutes; unemployment of 15%; a poverty rate of 24.8%.
What is the median age in Oilton?
The median age in Oilton is 61.9 years (Texas: 35.6).
How long is the commute in Oilton?
The average commute to work in Oilton is 48 minutes; 17.6% of workers work from home.
What is the unemployment rate in Oilton?
The unemployment rate in Oilton is 15% (U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024).
How educated is Oilton?
2.6% of adults in Oilton have a bachelor's degree or higher.
Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 5-year estimates 2020–2024 (margins of error apply, especially in small towns). Figures are in 2024 dollars.
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