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Flatonia, TX
Town in Fayette County, Texas.
Population
1,830
Land area
1.7sq mi
People per sq mi
1,106
ZIP codes
0
Flatonia and its ZIP codes
Flatonia at a glance
- Flatonia is about 9.6 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $61,010, 22% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $200,400 (29% below Texas) and median rent is $691 a month.
Local data for Flatonia, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Flatonia, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$61,010
Poverty rate
12.6%
Median home value
$200,400
Median rent
$691/mo
Homeownership
79.4%
Bachelor's or higher
12.1%
Median age
36.4
Average commute
16.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,179), German Americans (228), Irish Americans (116).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Fayette County. PPP loans are for Flatonia.
Unemployment rate
4.4%
Aug 2026, +0.3 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,472
9,376 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$78,628
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$232M
FY 2026, $9,486 per person
How people get to work
Flatonia, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone73.4%
- Carpooled9.4%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked3.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home13.3%
Average one-way commute: 16.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Flatonia, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: hurricane
Storm events since 1996
312
Countywide, mostly flash flood
Flood insurance policies
171
1.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 40°F
37.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Flatonia, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
13.9%
U.S. 12.1% +1.8 pts
Smoking
11.2%
U.S. 12.8% -1.6 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
20.4%
U.S. 11.1% +9.3 pts
Cities near Flatonia
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| MoultonTown | 8.4 mi | 0.8 |
| WaelderCity | 11 mi | 1.3 |
| SchulenburgCity | 12 mi | 2.6 |
| ShinerCity | 18 mi | 2.5 |
| PlumCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 3.5 |
| WeimarCity | 20 mi | 2.3 |
| HallettsvilleCity | 21 mi | 2.7 |
| La GrangeCity | 21 mi | 4.1 |
| RosankyCensus-designated place | 22 mi | 20.4 |
| SmithvilleCity | 22 mi | 4.1 |
| HarwoodTown | 24 mi | 0.5 |
| GonzalesCity | 24 mi | 6.1 |
| EllingerCity | 26 mi | 0.5 |
| Red RockCensus-designated place | 27 mi | 4.5 |
| YoakumCity | 28 mi | 4.6 |
| SheridanCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 5.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Flatonia, TX in?
- Flatonia is in Fayette County, Texas.
- What is the population of Flatonia, TX?
- About 1,830 people live in Flatonia, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Flatonia?
- Nearby places include Moulton (8.4 mi), Waelder (11 mi), Schulenburg (12 mi), Shiner (18 mi), Plum (18 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023