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Penitas Overview

6,313
TOTAL POPULATION
3,078
MALE POPULATION
3,235
FEMALE POPULATION
95.15
MALES / 100 FEMALES
105.10
FEMALES / 100 MALES
29.7
MEDIAN AGE
4.1
AVG FAMILY SIZE
4.0
AVG HOUSEHOLD SIZE
$21,245
PER CAPITA INCOME
$47,294
AVG FAMILY INCOME
$50,110
AVG HOUSEHOLD INCOME
52.0%
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ % ]
48.0¢/ $1
WAGE / INCOME GAP [ $ ]
$8,149
FAMILY INCOME DEFICIT
0.51
INEQUALITY / GINI INDEX
2,306
LABOR FORCE [ PEOPLE ]
54.6%
PERCENT IN LABOR FORCE
8.2%
UNEMPLOYMENT RATE

Penitas Zip Codes

Penitas Area Codes

Race in Penitas

The most populous races in Penitas are Hispanic or Latino (6,175 | 97.8%), White / Caucasian (3,465 | 54.9%), and Two or more Races (2,578 | 40.8%).
Race in Penitas
Race# Population% Population
Asian00.0%
Black / African American280.4%
Hawaiian / Pacific00.0%
Hispanic or Latino6,17597.8%
Native / Alaskan00.0%
White / Caucasian3,46554.9%
Two or more Races2,57840.8%
Some other Race2423.8%
Total6,313100.0%

Ancestry in Penitas

The most populous ancestries reported in Penitas are Mexican (6,074 | 96.2%), Cuban (85 | 1.3%), American (83 | 1.3%), Burmese (14 | 0.2%), and English (12 | 0.2%), together accounting for 99.3% of all Penitas residents.
Ancestry in Penitas
Ancestry# Population% Population
American831.3%
Burmese140.2%
Cuban851.3%
English120.2%
German120.2%
Irish120.2%
Mexican6,07496.2%
Norwegian120.2%
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Immigrants in Penitas

The most numerous immigrant groups reported in Penitas came from Latin America (2,052 | 32.5%), Central America (1,967 | 31.2%), Mexico (1,964 | 31.1%), Caribbean (85 | 1.3%), and Cuba (85 | 1.3%), together accounting for 97.5% of all Penitas residents.
Immigrants in Penitas
Immigration Origin# Population% Population
Caribbean851.3%
Central America1,96731.2%
Cuba851.3%
Honduras30.1%
Latin America2,05232.5%
Mexico1,96431.1%
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Sex and Age in Penitas

Sex and Age in Penitas

The most populous age groups in Penitas are 10 to 14 Years (401 | 13.0%) for men and 15 to 19 Years (437 | 13.5%) for women.
Sex and Age in Penitas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years271 (8.8%)176 (5.4%)
5 to 9 Years316 (10.3%)299 (9.2%)
10 to 14 Years401 (13.0%)363 (11.2%)
15 to 19 Years257 (8.4%)437 (13.5%)
20 to 24 Years192 (6.2%)259 (8.0%)
25 to 29 Years45 (1.5%)156 (4.8%)
30 to 34 Years216 (7.0%)173 (5.3%)
35 to 39 Years144 (4.7%)153 (4.7%)
40 to 44 Years193 (6.3%)235 (7.3%)
45 to 49 Years314 (10.2%)393 (12.1%)
50 to 54 Years129 (4.2%)84 (2.6%)
55 to 59 Years73 (2.4%)98 (3.0%)
60 to 64 Years244 (7.9%)102 (3.2%)
65 to 69 Years107 (3.5%)119 (3.7%)
70 to 74 Years41 (1.3%)44 (1.4%)
75 to 79 Years113 (3.7%)49 (1.5%)
80 to 84 Years22 (0.7%)27 (0.8%)
85 Years and over0 (0.0%)68 (2.1%)
Total3,078 (100.0%)3,235 (100.0%)

Families and Households in Penitas

Median Family Size in Penitas

The median family size in Penitas is 4.07 persons per family, with single female/mother families (278 | 18.2%) accounting for the largest median family size of 4.19 persons per family. On the other hand, single male/father families (40 | 2.6%) represent the smallest median family size with 2.45 persons per family.
Median Family Size in Penitas
Family Type# FamiliesFamily Size
Married-Couple1,210 (79.2%)4.09
Single Male/Father40 (2.6%)2.45
Single Female/Mother278 (18.2%)4.19
Total Families1,528 (100.0%)4.07

Median Household Size in Penitas

The median household size in Penitas is 4.00 persons per household, with single female/mother households (278 | 17.6%) accounting for the largest median household size of 4.19 persons per household. non-family households (51 | 3.2%) represent the smallest median household size with 1.37 persons per household.
Median Household Size in Penitas
Household Type# HouseholdsHousehold Size
Married-Couple1,210 (76.6%)4.11
Single Male/Father40 (2.5%)2.45
Single Female/Mother278 (17.6%)4.19
Non-family51 (3.2%)1.37
Total Households1,579 (100.0%)4.00

Household Size by Marriage Status in Penitas

Out of a total of 1,579 households in Penitas, 1,528 (96.8%) are family households, while 51 (3.2%) are nonfamily households. The most numerous type of family households are 3-person households, comprising 568, and the most common type of nonfamily households are 1-person households, comprising 29.
Household Size by Marriage Status in Penitas
Household SizeFamily HouseholdsNonfamily Households
1-Person Households-29 (1.8%)
2-Person Households165 (10.4%)22 (1.4%)
3-Person Households568 (36.0%)0 (0.0%)
4-Person Households322 (20.4%)0 (0.0%)
5-Person Households306 (19.4%)0 (0.0%)
6-Person Households0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
7+ Person Households167 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,528 (96.8%)51 (3.2%)

Female Fertility in Penitas

Fertility by Age in Penitas

Average fertility rate in Penitas is 37.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years have the highest fertility rate with 59.0 births per 1,000 women. Women in the age bracket of 35 to 50 years acount for 69.7% of all women with births.
Female Fertility by Age in Penitas
Age BracketWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0.0
20 to 34 years20 (30.3%)34.0
35 to 50 years46 (69.7%)59.0
Total66 (100.0%)37.0

Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Penitas

1.5% of women with births (66) in Penitas are married. The highest percentage of unmarried women with births falls into 35 to 50 years age bracket with 100.0% of them unmarried at the time of birth, while the lowest percentage of unmarried women with births belong to 20 to 34 years age bracket with 95.0% of them unmarried.
Female Fertility by Age by Marriage Status in Penitas
Age BracketMarriedUnmarried
15 to 19 years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 34 years1 (5.0%)19 (95.0%)
35 to 50 years0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
Total1 (1.5%)65 (98.5%)

Fertility by Education in Penitas

Female Fertility by Education Attainment in Penitas
Educational AttainmentWomen with BirthsBirths / 1,000 Women
Less than High School1 (1.5%)1.0
High School Diploma46 (69.7%)88.0
College or Associate's Degree19 (28.8%)49.0
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0.0
Total66 (100.0%)37.0

Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Penitas

98.5% of women with births in Penitas are unmarried. Women with the educational attainment of less than high school are most likely to be married with 100.0% of them married at childbirth, while women with the educational attainment of high school diploma are least likely to be married with 100.0% of them unmarried at childbirth.
Female Fertility by Education by Marriage Status in Penitas
Educational AttainmentMarriedUnmarried
Less than High School1 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
High School Diploma0 (0.0%)46 (100.0%)
College or Associate's Degree0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Bachelor's Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Graduate Degree0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1 (1.5%)65 (98.5%)

Income in Penitas

Income Overview in Penitas

Per Capita Income in Penitas is $21,245, while median incomes of families and households are $47,294 and $50,110 respectively.
CharacteristicNumberMeasure
Per Capita Income6,313$21,245
Median Family Income1,528$47,294
Mean Family Income1,528$82,962
Median Household Income1,579$50,110
Mean Household Income1,579$81,992
Income Deficit1,528$8,149
Wage / Income Gap (%)6,31352.03%
Wage / Income Gap ($)6,31347.97¢ per $1
Gini / Inequality Index6,3130.51

Earnings by Sex in Penitas

Average Earnings in Penitas are $26,812, $35,915 for men and $17,228 for women, a difference of 52.0%.
Earnings by Sex in Penitas
SexNumberAverage Earnings
Male1,418 (60.4%)$35,915
Female931 (39.6%)$17,228
Total2,349 (100.0%)$26,812

Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Penitas

The most common earnings brackets in Penitas are $100,000+ for men (230 | 16.2%) and $15,000 to $17,499 for women (124 | 13.3%).
Earnings by Sex by Income Bracket in Penitas
IncomeMaleFemale
$2,499 or less0 (0.0%)99 (10.6%)
$2,500 to $4,99967 (4.7%)117 (12.6%)
$5,000 to $7,49957 (4.0%)32 (3.4%)
$7,500 to $9,999118 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $12,49934 (2.4%)46 (4.9%)
$12,500 to $14,99951 (3.6%)61 (6.6%)
$15,000 to $17,499101 (7.1%)124 (13.3%)
$17,500 to $19,99944 (3.1%)56 (6.0%)
$20,000 to $22,49922 (1.5%)14 (1.5%)
$22,500 to $24,99919 (1.3%)19 (2.0%)
$25,000 to $29,999118 (8.3%)105 (11.3%)
$30,000 to $34,99918 (1.3%)31 (3.3%)
$35,000 to $39,999166 (11.7%)27 (2.9%)
$40,000 to $44,999115 (8.1%)28 (3.0%)
$45,000 to $49,99973 (5.1%)54 (5.8%)
$50,000 to $54,99943 (3.0%)0 (0.0%)
$55,000 to $64,99931 (2.2%)0 (0.0%)
$65,000 to $74,99962 (4.4%)43 (4.6%)
$75,000 to $99,99949 (3.5%)75 (8.1%)
$100,000+230 (16.2%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,418 (100.0%)931 (100.0%)

Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Penitas

Average earnings in Penitas are $36,535 for men and $25,234 for women, a difference of 30.9%. Men with an educational attainment of high school diploma enjoy the highest average annual earnings of $27,571, while those with high school diploma education earn the least with $27,571. Women with an educational attainment of bachelor's degree earn the most with the average annual earnings of $71,192, while those with high school diploma education have the smallest earnings of $16,703.
Earnings by Sex by Educational Attainment in Penitas
Educational AttainmentMale IncomeFemale Income
Less than High School--
High School Diploma$27,571$16,703
College or Associate's Degree--
Bachelor's Degree--
Graduate Degree--
Total$36,535$25,234

Family Income in Penitas

Family Income Brackets in Penitas

According to the Penitas family income data, there are 321 families falling into the $35,000 to $49,999 income range, which is the most common income bracket and makes up 21.0% of all families. Conversely, the less than $10,000 income bracket is the least frequent group with only 15 families (1.0%) belonging to this category.
Family Income Brackets in Penitas
Income Bracket# Families% Families
Less than $10,000151.0%
$10,000 to $14,999936.1%
$15,000 to $24,99918812.3%
$25,000 to $34,99915410.1%
$35,000 to $49,99932121.0%
$50,000 to $74,99922915.0%
$75,000 to $99,99918912.4%
$100,000 to $149,99926617.4%
$150,000 to $199,999442.9%
$200,000+281.8%

Family Income by Famaliy Size in Penitas

5-person families (306 | 20.0%) account for the highest median family income in Penitas with $61,475 per family, while 3-person families (598 | 39.1%) have the highest median income of $20,204 per family member.
Family Income by Famaliy Size in Penitas
Income Bracket# FamiliesMedian Income
2-Person Families165 (10.8%)$27,917
3-Person Families598 (39.1%)$60,611
4-Person Families292 (19.1%)$0
5-Person Families306 (20.0%)$61,475
6-Person Families0 (0.0%)$0
7+ Person Families167 (10.9%)$0
Total1,528 (100.0%)$47,294

Family Income by Number of Earners in Penitas

The median family income in Penitas is $47,294, with families comprising 3+ earners (211) having the highest median family income of $89,438, while families with no earners (212) have the lowest median family income of $21,094, accounting for 13.8% and 13.9% of families, respectively.
Family Income by Number of Earners in Penitas
Number of Earners# FamiliesMedian Income
No Earners212 (13.9%)$21,094
1 Earner724 (47.4%)$41,709
2 Earners381 (24.9%)$64,904
3+ Earners211 (13.8%)$89,438
Total1,528 (100.0%)$47,294

Household Income in Penitas

Household Income Brackets in Penitas

With 321 households falling in the category, the $35,000 to $49,999 income range is the most frequent in Penitas, accounting for 20.3% of all households. In contrast, only 14 households (0.9%) fall into the less than $10,000 income bracket, making it the least populous group.
Household Income Brackets in Penitas
Income Bracket# Households% Households
Less than $10,000140.9%
$10,000 to $14,999935.9%
$15,000 to $24,99918811.9%
$25,000 to $34,99916710.6%
$35,000 to $49,99932120.3%
$50,000 to $74,99926516.8%
$75,000 to $99,99918912.0%
$100,000 to $149,99926516.8%
$150,000 to $199,999442.8%
$200,000+281.8%

Household Income by Householder Age in Penitas

The median household income in Penitas is $50,110, with the highest median household income of $83,793 found in the 45 to 64 years age bracket for the primary householder. A total of 717 households (45.4%) fall into this category.
Household Income by Householder Age in Penitas
Income Bracket# HouseholdsMedian Income
15 to 24 Years0 (0.0%)$0
25 to 44 Years579 (36.7%)$38,531
45 to 64 Years717 (45.4%)$83,793
65+ Years283 (17.9%)$42,658
Total1,579 (100.0%)$50,110

Poverty in Penitas

Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Penitas

With 24.7% poverty level for males and 29.4% for females among the residents of Penitas, 5 year old males and 16 and 17 year old females are the most vulnerable to poverty, with 63 males (100.0%) and 83 females (73.5%) in their respective age groups living below the poverty level.
Income Below Poverty by Sex and Age in Penitas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years120 (44.3%)61 (34.7%)
5 Years63 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 11 Years298 (83.0%)168 (39.1%)
12 to 14 Years0 (0.0%)128 (62.4%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)36 (13.6%)
16 and 17 Years24 (25.0%)83 (73.5%)
18 to 24 Years17 (4.8%)30 (9.4%)
25 to 34 Years68 (26.1%)152 (46.2%)
35 to 44 Years39 (11.6%)157 (40.5%)
45 to 54 Years46 (10.4%)55 (11.5%)
55 to 64 Years18 (5.7%)15 (7.5%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)44 (27.0%)
75 Years and over66 (48.9%)23 (16.0%)
Total759 (24.7%)952 (29.4%)

Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Penitas

According to the poverty statistics in Penitas, males aged 12 to 14 years and females aged 5 years are the age groups that are most secure financially, with 100.0% of males and 100.0% of females in these age groups living above the poverty line.
Income Above Poverty by Sex and Age in Penitas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years151 (55.7%)115 (65.3%)
5 Years0 (0.0%)27 (100.0%)
6 to 11 Years61 (17.0%)262 (60.9%)
12 to 14 Years295 (100.0%)77 (37.6%)
15 Years0 (0.0%)228 (86.4%)
16 and 17 Years72 (75.0%)30 (26.6%)
18 to 24 Years336 (95.2%)289 (90.6%)
25 to 34 Years193 (74.0%)177 (53.8%)
35 to 44 Years298 (88.4%)231 (59.5%)
45 to 54 Years397 (89.6%)422 (88.5%)
55 to 64 Years299 (94.3%)185 (92.5%)
65 to 74 Years148 (100.0%)119 (73.0%)
75 Years and over69 (51.1%)121 (84.0%)
Total2,319 (75.3%)2,283 (70.6%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Penitas

The poverty statistics for married-couple families in Penitas show that 18.4% or 223 of the total 1,210 families live below the poverty line. Families with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate of 66.3%, comprising of 55 families. On the other hand, families with 1 or 2 children have the lowest poverty rate of 8.4%, which includes 51 families.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple Families in Penitas
ChildrenAbove PovertyBelow Poverty
No Children315 (80.1%)78 (19.9%)
1 or 2 Children558 (91.6%)51 (8.4%)
3 or 4 Children86 (68.8%)39 (31.2%)
5 or more Children28 (33.7%)55 (66.3%)
Total987 (81.6%)223 (18.4%)

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Penitas

Income Below Poverty Among Single-Parent Households in Penitas
ChildrenSingle FatherSingle Mother
No Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children0 (0.0%)46 (34.1%)
3 or 4 Children0 (0.0%)121 (98.4%)
5 or more Children0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total0 (0.0%)167 (60.1%)

Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Penitas

The poverty data for Penitas shows that 223 of the married-couple family households (18.4%) and 167 of the single-parent households (52.5%) are living below the poverty level. Within the married-couple family households, those with 5 or more children have the highest poverty rate, with 55 households (66.3%) falling below the poverty line. Among the single-parent households, those with 3 or 4 children have the highest poverty rate, with 121 household (98.4%) living below poverty.
Income Below Poverty Among Married-Couple vs Single-Parent Households in Penitas
ChildrenMarried-Couple FamiliesSingle-Parent Households
No Children78 (19.9%)0 (0.0%)
1 or 2 Children51 (8.4%)46 (31.1%)
3 or 4 Children39 (31.2%)121 (98.4%)
5 or more Children55 (66.3%)0 (0.0%)
Total223 (18.4%)167 (52.5%)

Employment Characteristics in Penitas

Employment by Class of Employer in Penitas

Among the 2,095 employed individuals in Penitas, private company employees (1,188 | 56.7%), local government employees (254 | 12.1%), and self-employed (incorporated) (208 | 9.9%) make up the most common classes of employment.
Employment by Class of Employer in Penitas
Employer Class# Employees% Employees
Private Company Employees1,18856.7%
Self-Employed (Incorporated)2089.9%
Self-Employed (Not Incorporated)1627.7%
Not-for-profit Organizations00.0%
Local Government Employees25412.1%
State Government Employees1919.1%
Federal Government Employees00.0%
Unpaid Family Workers924.4%
Total2,095100.0%

Employment Status by Age in Penitas

According to the labor force statistics for Penitas, out of the total population over 16 years of age (4,223), 54.6% or 2,306 individuals are in the labor force, with 8.2% or 189 of them unemployed. The age group with the highest labor force participation rate is 25 to 29 years, with 91.0% or 183 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, the 25 to 29 years age range has the highest percentage of unemployed individuals, with 23.5% or 43 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Age in Penitas
Age BracketIn Labor ForceUnemployed
16 to 19 Years63 (14.7%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Years323 (71.6%)17 (5.3%)
25 to 29 Years183 (91.0%)43 (23.5%)
30 to 34 Years266 (68.4%)57 (21.4%)
35 to 44 Years410 (56.6%)42 (10.2%)
45 to 54 Years696 (75.7%)16 (2.3%)
55 to 59 Years73 (42.7%)9 (12.3%)
60 to 64 Years257 (74.3%)6 (2.3%)
65 to 74 Years33 (10.6%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and over0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,306 (54.6%)189 (8.2%)

Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Penitas

According to labor force statistics for Penitas, 68.5% of individuals (1,885) out of the total population between 25 and 64 years of age (2,752) are in the labor force, with 9.2% or 173 of them being unemployed. The group with the highest labor force participation rate are those with the educational attainment of high school diploma, with 74.8% or 723 individuals in the labor force. Within the labor force, individuals with college / associate degree education have the highest percentage of unemployment, with 14.1% or 42 of them being unemployed.
Employment Status by Educational Attainment in Penitas
Educational AttainmentIn Labor ForceUnemployed
Less than High School648 (61.3%)36 (3.4%)
High School Diploma723 (74.8%)133 (13.8%)
College / Associate Degree297 (71.6%)59 (14.1%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher217 (69.3%)13 (4.1%)
Total1,885 (68.5%)253 (9.2%)

Employment Occupations by Sex in Penitas

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations

The most common Management, Business, Science and Arts occupations in Penitas are Community & Social Service (190 | 9.0%), Management (160 | 7.6%), Education Instruction & Library (160 | 7.6%), Arts, Media & Entertainment (30 | 1.4%), and Health Diagnosing & Treating (19 | 0.9%).
Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations in Penitas

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex

Management, Business, Science and Arts Occupations by Sex in Penitas
OccupationMaleFemale
Management122 (76.2%)38 (23.7%)
Business & Financial0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers, Engineering & Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Computers & Mathematics0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Architecture & Engineering0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Life, Physical & Social Science0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Community & Social Service 0 (0.0%)190 (100.0%)
Education, Arts & Media0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Legal Services & Support0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Education Instruction & Library0 (0.0%)160 (100.0%)
Arts, Media & Entertainment0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Health Diagnosing & Treating0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Health Technologists0 (0.0%)19 (100.0%)
Total (Category)122 (33.1%)247 (66.9%)
Total (Overall)1,245 (58.9%)869 (41.1%)

Services Occupations

The most common Services occupations in Penitas are Cleaning & Maintenance (151 | 7.1%), Healthcare Support (138 | 6.5%), Food Preparation & Serving (73 | 3.5%), and Personal Care & Service (54 | 2.5%).
Services Occupations in Penitas

Services Occupations by Sex

Within the Services occupations in Penitas, the most male-oriented occupations are Cleaning & Maintenance (62.3%), Healthcare Support (44.2%), and Food Preparation & Serving (19.2%), while the most female-oriented occupations are Personal Care & Service (100.0%), Food Preparation & Serving (80.8%), and Healthcare Support (55.8%).
Services Occupations by Sex in Penitas
OccupationMaleFemale
Healthcare Support61 (44.2%)77 (55.8%)
Security & Protection0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Firefighting & Prevention0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Law Enforcement0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Food Preparation & Serving14 (19.2%)59 (80.8%)
Cleaning & Maintenance94 (62.3%)57 (37.8%)
Personal Care & Service0 (0.0%)54 (100.0%)
Total (Category)169 (40.6%)247 (59.4%)
Total (Overall)1,245 (58.9%)869 (41.1%)

Sales and Office Occupations

The most common Sales and Office occupations in Penitas are Office & Administration (350 | 16.6%), and Sales & Related (89 | 4.2%).
Sales and Office Occupations in Penitas

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex

Sales and Office Occupations by Sex in Penitas
OccupationMaleFemale
Sales & Related22 (24.7%)67 (75.3%)
Office & Administration152 (43.4%)198 (56.6%)
Total (Category)174 (39.6%)265 (60.4%)
Total (Overall)1,245 (58.9%)869 (41.1%)

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations

The most common Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance occupations in Penitas are Construction & Extraction (315 | 14.9%), Installation, Maintenance & Repair (79 | 3.7%), and Farming, Fishing & Forestry (45 | 2.1%).
Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations in Penitas

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex

Natural Resources, Construction and Maintenance Occupations by Sex in Penitas
OccupationMaleFemale
Farming, Fishing & Forestry30 (66.7%)15 (33.3%)
Construction & Extraction261 (82.9%)54 (17.1%)
Installation, Maintenance & Repair79 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total (Category)370 (84.3%)69 (15.7%)
Total (Overall)1,245 (58.9%)869 (41.1%)

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations

The most common Production, Transportation and Moving occupations in Penitas are Transportation (213 | 10.1%), Production (192 | 9.1%), and Material Moving (46 | 2.2%).
Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations in Penitas

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex

Production, Transportation and Moving Occupations by Sex in Penitas
OccupationMaleFemale
Production192 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Transportation213 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Material Moving5 (10.9%)41 (89.1%)
Total (Category)410 (90.9%)41 (9.1%)
Total (Overall)1,245 (58.9%)869 (41.1%)

Employment Industries by Sex in Penitas

Employment Industries in Penitas

The major employment industries in Penitas include Construction (404 | 19.1%), Educational Services (365 | 17.3%), Transportation & Warehousing (310 | 14.7%), Retail Trade (219 | 10.4%), and Manufacturing (214 | 10.1%).
Employment Industries in Penitas

Employment Industries by Sex in Penitas

The Penitas industries that see more men than women are Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting (100.0%), Transportation & Warehousing (100.0%), and Utilities (100.0%), whereas the industries that tend to have a higher number of women are Wholesale Trade (100.0%), Finance & Insurance (100.0%), and Arts, Entertainment & Recreation (100.0%).
Employment Industries by Sex in Penitas
IndustryMaleFemale
Agriculture, Fishing & Hunting30 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Mining, Quarrying, & Extraction0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Construction374 (92.6%)30 (7.4%)
Manufacturing160 (74.8%)54 (25.2%)
Wholesale Trade0 (0.0%)15 (100.0%)
Retail Trade89 (40.6%)130 (59.4%)
Transportation & Warehousing310 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Utilities49 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Information0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Finance & Insurance0 (0.0%)7 (100.0%)
Real Estate, Rental & Leasing0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Professional & Scientific0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Enterprise Management0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Administrative & Support69 (54.8%)57 (45.2%)
Educational Services15 (4.1%)350 (95.9%)
Health Care & Social Assistance61 (37.0%)104 (63.0%)
Arts, Entertainment & Recreation0 (0.0%)30 (100.0%)
Accommodation & Food Services14 (26.9%)38 (73.1%)
Public Administration69 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,245 (58.9%)869 (41.1%)

Education in Penitas

School Enrollment in Penitas

The most common levels of schooling among the 2,128 students in Penitas are elementary school (584 | 27.4%), middle school (577 | 27.1%), and high school (573 | 26.9%).
School Enrollment in Penitas
School Level# Students% Students
Nursery / Preschool00.0%
Kindergarten1085.1%
Elementary School58427.4%
Middle School57727.1%
High School57326.9%
College / Undergraduate27112.7%
Graduate / Professional150.7%
Total2,128100.0%

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Penitas

School Enrollment by Age by Funding Source in Penitas
Age BracketPublic SchoolPrivate School
3 to 4 Year Olds2 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Year Old615 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 to 14 Year Olds764 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
15 to 17 Year Olds414 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 19 Year Olds163 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
20 to 24 Year Olds141 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
25 to 34 Year Olds0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 Years and over29 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,128 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)

Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Penitas

Business (131 | 34.7%), arts & humanities (60 | 15.9%), engineering (52 | 13.8%), multidisciplinary studies (48 | 12.7%), and education (43 | 11.4%) are the most common fields of study among 377 individuals in Penitas who have obtained a bachelor's degree or higher.
Educational Attainment by Field of Study in Penitas
Field of Study# Graduates% Graduates
Computers & Mathematics00.0%
Bio, Nature & Agricultural92.4%
Physical & Health Sciences00.0%
Psychology00.0%
Social Sciences00.0%
Engineering5213.8%
Multidisciplinary Studies4812.7%
Science & Technology349.0%
Business13134.7%
Education4311.4%
Literature & Languages00.0%
Liberal Arts & History00.0%
Visual & Performing Arts00.0%
Communications00.0%
Arts & Humanities6015.9%
Total377100.0%

Transportation & Commute in Penitas

Vehicle Availability by Sex in Penitas

The most prevalent vehicle ownership categories in Penitas are males with 3 vehicles (598, accounting for 48.0%) and females with 3 vehicles (288, making up 70.4%).
Vehicle Availability by Sex in Penitas
Vehicles AvailableMaleFemale
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle142 (11.4%)155 (18.2%)
2 Vehicles365 (29.3%)218 (25.7%)
3 Vehicles598 (48.0%)288 (33.9%)
4 Vehicles112 (9.0%)131 (15.4%)
5 or more Vehicles28 (2.2%)58 (6.8%)
Total1,245 (100.0%)850 (100.0%)

Commute Time in Penitas

The most frequently occuring commute durations in Penitas are 15 to 19 minutes (334 commuters, 17.9%), 30 to 34 minutes (286 commuters, 15.3%), and 10 to 14 minutes (280 commuters, 15.0%).
Commute Time in Penitas
Commute Time# Commuters% Commuters
Less than 5 Minutes1196.4%
5 to 9 Minutes995.3%
10 to 14 Minutes28015.0%
15 to 19 Minutes33417.9%
20 to 24 Minutes24012.9%
25 to 29 Minutes1528.1%
30 to 34 Minutes28615.3%
35 to 39 Minutes754.0%
40 to 44 Minutes321.7%
45 to 59 Minutes1709.1%
60 to 89 Minutes683.6%
90 or more Minutes120.6%

Commute Time by Sex in Penitas

The most common commute times in Penitas are 30 to 34 minutes (191 commuters, 17.6%) for males and 10 to 14 minutes (182 commuters, 23.4%) for females.
Commute Time by Sex in Penitas
Commute TimeMaleFemale
Less than 5 Minutes81 (7.4%)38 (4.9%)
5 to 9 Minutes69 (6.3%)30 (3.8%)
10 to 14 Minutes98 (9.0%)182 (23.4%)
15 to 19 Minutes165 (15.2%)169 (21.7%)
20 to 24 Minutes164 (15.1%)76 (9.8%)
25 to 29 Minutes50 (4.6%)102 (13.1%)
30 to 34 Minutes191 (17.6%)95 (12.2%)
35 to 39 Minutes42 (3.9%)33 (4.2%)
40 to 44 Minutes32 (2.9%)0 (0.0%)
45 to 59 Minutes116 (10.7%)54 (6.9%)
60 to 89 Minutes68 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
90 or more Minutes12 (1.1%)0 (0.0%)

Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Penitas

The most frequent times of departure to work in Penitas are 12:00 AM to 4:59 AM (258, 23.7%) for males and 7:30 AM to 7:59 AM (187, 24.0%) for females.
Time of Departure to Work by Sex in Penitas
Time of DepartureMaleFemale
12:00 AM to 4:59 AM258 (23.7%)82 (10.5%)
5:00 AM to 5:29 AM111 (10.2%)0 (0.0%)
5:30 AM to 5:59 AM88 (8.1%)16 (2.1%)
6:00 AM to 6:29 AM131 (12.0%)15 (1.9%)
6:30 AM to 6:59 AM81 (7.4%)184 (23.6%)
7:00 AM to 7:29 AM89 (8.2%)123 (15.8%)
7:30 AM to 7:59 AM93 (8.6%)187 (24.0%)
8:00 AM to 8:29 AM77 (7.1%)0 (0.0%)
8:30 AM to 8:59 AM159 (14.6%)0 (0.0%)
9:00 AM to 9:59 AM0 (0.0%)54 (6.9%)
10:00 AM to 10:59 AM1 (0.1%)47 (6.0%)
11:00 AM to 11:59 AM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
12:00 PM to 3:59 PM0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
4:00 PM to 11:59 PM0 (0.0%)71 (9.1%)
Total1,088 (100.0%)779 (100.0%)

Housing Occupancy in Penitas

Occupancy by Ownership in Penitas

Of the total 1,579 dwellings in Penitas, owner-occupied units account for 1,283 (81.2%), while renter-occupied units make up 296 (18.8%).
Occupancy by Ownership in Penitas
Occupancy# Housing Units% Housing Units
Owner Occupied Housing Units1,28381.2%
Renter-Occupied Housing Units29618.8%
Total Occupied Housing Units1,579100.0%

Occupancy by Household Size in Penitas

Occupancy by Household Size in Penitas
Household Size# Housing Units% Housing Units
1-Person Household291.8%
2-Person Household18711.8%
3-Person Household56836.0%
4+ Person Household79550.3%
Total Housing Units1,579100.0%

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Penitas

Occupancy by Ownership by Household Size in Penitas
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1-Person Household15 (51.7%)14 (48.3%)
2-Person Household83 (44.4%)104 (55.6%)
3-Person Household504 (88.7%)64 (11.3%)
4+ Person Household681 (85.7%)114 (14.3%)
Total Housing Units1,283 (81.2%)296 (18.8%)

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Penitas

Occupancy by Educational Attainment in Penitas
Household SizeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than High School521 (85.8%)86 (14.2%)
High School Diploma453 (75.1%)150 (24.9%)
College/Associate Degree154 (74.4%)53 (25.6%)
Bachelor's Degree or higher155 (95.7%)7 (4.3%)

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Penitas

Occupancy by Age of Householder in Penitas
Age Bracket# Households% Households
Under 35 Years29618.8%
35 to 44 Years28317.9%
45 to 54 Years38124.1%
55 to 64 Years33621.3%
65 to 74 Years1489.4%
75 to 84 Years1358.6%
85 Years and Over00.0%
Total1,579100.0%

Housing Finances in Penitas

Median Income by Occupancy in Penitas

Median Income by Occupancy in Penitas
Occupancy Type# HouseholdsMedian Income
Owner-Occupied1,283 (81.2%)$60,059
Renter-Occupied296 (18.8%)$28,393
Average1,579 (100.0%)$50,110

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Penitas

Occupancy by Householder Income Bracket in Penitas
Income BracketOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $5,00015 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$5,000 to $9,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $14,99946 (3.6%)47 (15.9%)
$15,000 to $19,99951 (4.0%)57 (19.3%)
$20,000 to $24,99980 (6.2%)0 (0.0%)
$25,000 to $34,999115 (9.0%)53 (17.9%)
$35,000 to $49,999222 (17.3%)99 (33.5%)
$50,000 to $74,999244 (19.0%)22 (7.4%)
$75,000 to $99,999172 (13.4%)18 (6.1%)
$100,000 to $149,999266 (20.7%)0 (0.0%)
$150,000 or more72 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,283 (100.0%)296 (100.0%)

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Penitas

Monthly Housing Cost Tiers in Penitas
Monthly CostOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Less than $30073 (5.7%)0 (0.0%)
$300 to $499144 (11.2%)35 (11.8%)
$500 to $799492 (38.4%)104 (35.1%)
$800 to $999131 (10.2%)71 (24.0%)
$1,000 to $1,499176 (13.7%)0 (0.0%)
$1,500 to $1,999211 (16.5%)0 (0.0%)
$2,000 to $2,4990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$2,500 to $2,99956 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$3,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,283 (100.0%)296 (100.0%)

Physical Housing Characteristics in Penitas

Housing Structures in Penitas

Housing Structures in Penitas
Structure Type# Housing Units% Housing Units
Single Unit, Detached1,25979.7%
Single Unit, Attached00.0%
2 Unit Apartments00.0%
3 or 4 Unit Apartments130.8%
5 to 9 Unit Apartments00.0%
10 or more Apartments1187.5%
Mobile Home / Other18912.0%
Total1,579100.0%

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Penitas

Housing Structures by Occupancy in Penitas
Structure TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Single Unit, Detached1,173 (93.2%)86 (6.8%)
Single Unit, Attached0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
2 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
3 or 4 Unit Apartments13 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 9 Unit Apartments0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
10 or more Apartments0 (0.0%)118 (100.0%)
Mobile Home / Other97 (51.3%)92 (48.7%)
Total1,283 (81.2%)296 (18.8%)

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Penitas

Housing Structures by Number of Rooms in Penitas
Number of RoomsOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
1 Room29 (2.3%)0 (0.0%)
2 or 3 Rooms25 (1.9%)115 (38.9%)
4 or 5 Rooms455 (35.5%)121 (40.9%)
6 or 7 Rooms658 (51.3%)60 (20.3%)
8 or more Rooms116 (9.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,283 (100.0%)296 (100.0%)

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Penitas

Housing Structure by Heating Type in Penitas
Heating TypeOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
Utility Gas65 (5.1%)14 (4.7%)
Bottled, Tank, or LP Gas0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Electricity1,205 (93.9%)282 (95.3%)
Fuel Oil or Kerosene13 (1.0%)0 (0.0%)
Coal or Coke0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
All other Fuels0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
No Fuel Used0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,283 (100.0%)296 (100.0%)

Household Vehicle Usage in Penitas

Household Vehicle Usage in Penitas
Vehicles per HouseholdOwner-occupiedRenter-occupied
No Vehicle0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
1 Vehicle182 (14.2%)160 (54.0%)
2 Vehicles423 (33.0%)136 (46.0%)
3 or more Vehicles678 (52.8%)0 (0.0%)
Total1,283 (100.0%)296 (100.0%)

Real Estate & Mortgages in Penitas

Real Estate and Mortgage Overview in Penitas

CharacteristicWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Housing Units732551
Median Property Value$137,200$175,900
Median Household Income$50,711$0
Monthly Housing Costs$616$0
Real Estate Taxes$3,140$0

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Penitas

Property Value by Mortgage Status in Penitas
Property ValueWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $50,000165 (22.5%)55 (10.0%)
$50,000 to $99,99944 (6.0%)53 (9.6%)
$100,000 to $299,999523 (71.5%)430 (78.0%)
$300,000 to $499,9990 (0.0%)13 (2.4%)
$500,000 to $749,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$750,000 to $999,9990 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
$1,000,000 or more0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total732 (100.0%)551 (100.0%)

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Penitas

Household Income by Mortgage Status in Penitas
Household IncomeWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $10,0009 (1.2%)0 (0.0%)
$10,000 to $24,999177 (24.2%)6 (1.1%)
$25,000 to $34,99932 (4.4%)0 (0.0%)
$35,000 to $49,999119 (16.3%)83 (15.1%)
$50,000 to $74,999123 (16.8%)103 (18.7%)
$75,000 to $99,999145 (19.8%)121 (22.0%)
$100,000 to $149,99955 (7.5%)27 (4.9%)
$150,000 or more72 (9.8%)211 (38.3%)
Total732 (100.0%)551 (100.0%)

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Penitas

Property Value to Household Income Ratio in Penitas
Value-to-Income RatioWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than 2.0x319 (43.6%)61,969 (11,246.6%)
2.0x to 2.9x165 (22.5%)351 (63.7%)
3.0x to 3.9x0 (0.0%)103 (18.7%)
4.0x or more248 (33.9%)5 (0.9%)
Total732 (100.0%)551 (100.0%)

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Penitas

Real Estate Taxes by Mortgage Status in Penitas
Property TaxesWithout MortgageWith Mortgage
Less than $80061 (8.3%)0 (0.0%)
$800 to $1,499114 (15.6%)55 (10.0%)
$800 to $1,499545 (74.5%)53 (9.6%)
Total732 (100.0%)551 (100.0%)

Health & Disability in Penitas

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Penitas

Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Penitas
Age BracketWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under 6 Years415 (77.3%)122 (22.7%)
6 to 18 Years1,221 (66.4%)618 (33.6%)
19 to 25 Years205 (31.8%)440 (68.2%)
26 to 34 Years103 (19.1%)437 (80.9%)
35 to 44 Years190 (26.2%)535 (73.8%)
45 to 54 Years597 (64.9%)323 (35.1%)
55 to 64 Years306 (59.2%)211 (40.8%)
65 to 74 Years311 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
75 Years and older279 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total3,627 (57.5%)2,686 (42.5%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Penitas

Health Insurance Coverage by Citizenship Status in Penitas
Citizenship StatusWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Native Born415 (77.3%)122 (22.7%)
Foreign Born, Citizen1,221 (66.4%)618 (33.6%)
Foreign Born, not a Citizen205 (31.8%)440 (68.2%)

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Penitas

Health Insurance Coverage by Household Income in Penitas
Household IncomeWith CoverageWithout Coverage
Under $25,000712 (68.1%)334 (31.9%)
$25,000 to $49,9991,113 (58.1%)802 (41.9%)
$50,000 to $74,999444 (40.0%)665 (60.0%)
$75,000 to $99,999381 (52.3%)348 (47.7%)
$100,000 and over977 (64.5%)537 (35.5%)

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Penitas

Public vs Private Health Insurance Coverage by Age in Penitas
Age BracketPublic InsurancePrivate Insurance
Under 6415 (77.3%)0 (0.0%)
6 to 18 Years916 (49.8%)305 (16.6%)
19 to 25 Years77 (11.9%)128 (19.8%)
25 to 34 Years5 (0.9%)98 (18.1%)
35 to 44 Years45 (6.2%)145 (20.0%)
45 to 54 Years4 (0.4%)593 (64.5%)
55 to 64 Years64 (12.4%)270 (52.2%)
65 to 74 Years311 (100.0%)19 (6.1%)
75 Years and over279 (100.0%)0 (0.0%)
Total2,116 (33.5%)1,558 (24.7%)

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Penitas

Disability Status by Sex by Age in Penitas
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years130 (16.0%)97 (9.3%)
18 to 34 Years57 (9.3%)55 (8.5%)
35 to 64 Years124 (11.3%)29 (2.7%)
65 to 74 Years53 (35.8%)96 (58.9%)
75 Years and over52 (38.5%)101 (70.1%)

Disability Class by Sex by Age in Penitas

Disability Class: Hearing Difficulty

Disability in Penitas: <span>Hearing Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years28 (2.5%)23 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years48 (32.4%)54 (33.1%)
75 Years and over30 (22.2%)68 (47.2%)

Disability Class: Vision Difficulty

Disability in Penitas: <span>Vision Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
Under 5 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)29 (2.8%)
18 to 34 Years57 (9.3%)55 (8.5%)
35 to 64 Years61 (5.6%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years48 (32.4%)76 (46.6%)
75 Years and over52 (38.5%)29 (20.1%)

Disability Class: Cognitive Difficulty

Disability in Penitas: <span>Cognitive Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years130 (16.0%)68 (6.5%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years24 (2.2%)6 (0.6%)
65 to 74 Years0 (0.0%)54 (33.1%)
75 Years and over22 (16.3%)54 (37.5%)

Disability Class: Ambulatory Difficulty

Disability in Penitas: <span>Ambulatory Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years59 (5.4%)23 (2.2%)
65 to 74 Years5 (3.4%)57 (35.0%)
75 Years and over52 (38.5%)101 (70.1%)

Disability Class: Self-Care Difficulty

Disability in Penitas: <span>Self-Care Difficulty</span>
Age BracketMaleFemale
5 to 17 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
18 to 34 Years0 (0.0%)0 (0.0%)
35 to 64 Years53 (4.8%)0 (0.0%)
65 to 74 Years5 (3.4%)54 (33.1%)
75 Years and over52 (38.5%)101 (70.1%)

Technology Access in Penitas

Computing Device Access in Penitas

Computing Device Access in Penitas
Device Type# Households% Households
Desktop or Laptop1,16974.0%
Smartphone1,54998.1%
Tablet1,16673.8%
No Computing Device301.9%
Total1,579100.0%

Internet Access in Penitas

Internet Access in Penitas
Internet Type# Households% Households
Dial-Up Internet00.0%
Broadband Home1,34485.1%
Cellular Data Only483.0%
Satellite Internet312.0%
No Internet17411.0%
Total1,579100.0%

Penitas Summary

Penitas is a small city located in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. It is situated in Hidalgo County, approximately 20 miles west of McAllen and 25 miles east of Mission. The city is part of the McAllen–Edinburg–Mission metropolitan area, and has a population of approximately 5,000 people.

History

The area that is now Penitas was originally inhabited by the Coahuiltecan Indians. The first European settlers arrived in the area in the late 19th century, and the town was officially established in 1910. The town was named after the Penitas family, who were among the first settlers in the area.
In the early 20th century, Penitas was a small farming community, with cotton and corn being the main crops. The town also had a few small businesses, including a general store, a blacksmith shop, and a livery stable.
In the 1950s, the economy of Penitas began to shift from agriculture to industry. The town became home to several factories, including a garment factory, a furniture factory, and a plastics factory. This shift in the economy helped to spur population growth in the area, and by the 1970s, the population of Penitas had grown to over 5,000 people.

Geography

Penitas is located in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas, in Hidalgo County. The city is situated on the banks of the Rio Grande River, and is surrounded by agricultural fields and citrus groves. The climate in Penitas is subtropical, with hot summers and mild winters.

Economy

The economy of Penitas is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing. The city is home to several factories, including a garment factory, a furniture factory, and a plastics factory. The agricultural sector is also important to the local economy, with cotton, corn, and citrus being the main crops.
In addition to agriculture and manufacturing, Penitas is also home to several retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The city is also home to a number of medical facilities, including a hospital and several clinics.

Demographics

As of the 2010 census, the population of Penitas was 5,092. The racial makeup of the city was 79.3% Hispanic or Latino, 16.2% White, 1.2% African American, 0.7% Native American, 0.2% Asian, and 2.6% from other races.
The median household income in Penitas was $25,938, and the median family income was $30,938. The per capita income in the city was $12,845. Approximately 28.3% of the population was below the poverty line.

Conclusion

Penitas is a small city located in the Rio Grande Valley of South Texas. It is situated in Hidalgo County, and has a population of approximately 5,000 people. The economy of Penitas is largely based on agriculture and manufacturing, and the city is home to several factories, retail stores, restaurants, and other businesses. The racial makeup of the city is predominantly Hispanic or Latino, with White, African American, Native American, and Asian populations also present. The median household income in Penitas is $25,938, and the per capita income is $12,845.

Common Questions

What is the Total Population of Penitas?
Total Population of Penitas is 6,313.
What is the Total Male Population of Penitas?
Total Male Population of Penitas is 3,078.
What is the Total Female Population of Penitas?
Total Female Population of Penitas is 3,235.
What is the Ratio of Males per 100 Females in Penitas?
There are 95.15 Males per 100 Females in Penitas.
What is the Ratio of Females per 100 Males in Penitas?
There are 105.10 Females per 100 Males in Penitas.
What is the Median Population Age in Penitas?
Median Population Age in Penitas is 29.7 Years.
What is the Average Family Size in Penitas
Average Family Size in Penitas is 4.1 People.
What is the Average Household Size in Penitas
Average Household Size in Penitas is 4.0 People.
What is Per Capita Income in Penitas?
Per Capita income in Penitas is $21,245.
What is the Median Family Income in Penitas?
Median Family Income in Penitas is $47,294.
What is the Median Household income in Penitas?
Median Household Income in Penitas is $50,110.
What is Income or Wage Gap in Penitas?
Income or Wage Gap in Penitas is 52.0%.
Women in Penitas earn 48.0 cents for every dollar earned by a man.
What is Family Income Deficit in Penitas?
Family Income Deficit in Penitas is $8,149.
Families that are below poverty line in Penitas earn $8,149 less on average than the poverty threshold level.
What is Inequality or Gini Index in Penitas?
Inequality or Gini Index in Penitas is 0.51.
How Large is the Labor Force in Penitas?
There are 2,306 People in the Labor Forcein in Penitas.
What is the Percentage of People in the Labor Force in Penitas?
54.6% of People are in the Labor Force in Penitas.
What is the Unemployment Rate in Penitas?
Unemployment Rate in Penitas is 8.2%.