City

Cactus, TX

1 ZIP code  ·  Moore County  ·  Texas

👥3,022Population
💰$47,875Median HH Income▼ 37% below avg
🎂29.8Median Age
🏠$58,100Median Home Value▼ 79% below avg
🎓9.4%College Grads▼ 76% below avg
📊2.4%Unemployment▼ 52% below avg
People & Population (ACS 2023 — weighted avg)
♂ Male 54.8% Female 45.2% ♀

Race & Ethnicity

White: 3.6%Hispanic: 81.2%Black: 8%Asian: 6.7%Other: 0.3%Race
White3.6%
Hispanic81.2%
Black8.0%
Asian6.7%
Other0.3%

Age Breakdown

Under 5
13%
5–17
22%
18–24
12%
25–44
20%
45–64
28%
65+
3%

Key Indicators

Median Age29.8 yrs
Avg HH Size3.46
Below Poverty18.0% ▲ 80% above avg
College Grads9.4% ▼ 76% below avg
Unemployment2.4% ▼ 52% below avg
No HS Diploma299 (39.6%)
HS Graduate278 (36.8%)
Some College77 (10.2%)
Associates31 (4.1%)
Bachelors50 (6.6%)
Graduate Degree21 (2.8%)

Education

No HS: 39.6%HS Grad: 36.8%Some College: 10.2%Associates: 4.1%Bachelors: 6.6%Graduate: 2.8%Edu
No HS39.6%
HS Grad36.8%
Some College10.2%
Associates4.1%
Bachelors6.6%
Graduate2.8%
Housing & Income

Housing Tenure

Owner: 43.5%Renter: 56.5%Tenure
Owner43.5%
Renter56.5%

Home Value Distribution

Under $50k
47%
$50k–$100k
30%
$100k–$150k
4%
$150k–$200k
16%
Over $500k
3%

Financials

Median HH Income$47,875 ▼ 37% below avg
Median Home Value$58,100 ▼ 79% below avg
Home/Income Ratio1.2x (nat avg ~3.5x)
Median Rent$725/mo
Total Housing Units980
Vacant Units107

Income Distribution

Under $25k
17%
$25k–$50k
32%
$50k–$75k
26%
$75k–$100k
8%
$100k–$150k
10%
$150k–$200k
5%
Over $200k
3%
Employment & Commute

How People Get to Work

Drove Alone
95%
Public Transit
0%
Walked
4%

Commute Time

Under 15 min
56%
15–30 min
35%
30–45 min
6%
Over 45 min
3%
Housing Stock

Year Built

Before 1940
2%
1940s–1950s
6%
1960s–1970s
17%
1980s–1990s
20%
2000+
55%
About Cactus, TX

Cactus is a city in Texas, located in Moore County. The city spans 1 ZIP code and is home to approximately 3,022 residents. It is a young city, with a median age of 29.8 years.

Economically, Cactus is a working-class community. The median household income of $47,875 is below the national average. Approximately 18.0% of residents live below the poverty line. The unemployment rate is 2.4%, well below the national average.

The real estate market in Cactus is one of the more affordable housing markets in the country. Median home values stand at $58,100, which is well below the national average. Renters typically pay around $725 per month.

The population of Cactus is less-educated. 9.4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher — well below the national average. The community is primarily Hispanic (81.2%).

Cactus, TX offers residents a cost-conscious lifestyle within Texas.

ZIP Codes in Cactus
ZIPPopulationMedian IncomeMedian HomeMedian RentUnemp.CollegeOwner Occ.
79013 3,022 $47,875 $58,100 $725 2.4% 9.4% 43.5%