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Pendleton, TX
Census-designated place in Bell County, Texas.
Population
649
Land area
4.5sq mi
People per sq mi
145
ZIP codes
0
Pendleton and its ZIP codes
Pendleton at a glance
- Pendleton is 26% denser than Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $58,092 a year, 26% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $268,200 (5% below Texas).
Local data for Pendleton, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Pendleton, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,092
Poverty rate
16.5%
Median home value
$268,200
Homeownership
71.8%
Bachelor's or higher
15.9%
Median age
60.6
Average commute
26.7 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (150), German Americans (141), Mexican Americans (81).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Bell County. PPP loans are for Pendleton.
Unemployment rate
5.2%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,742
130,527 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$55,214
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$5.9B
FY 2026, $15,940 per person
How people get to work
Pendleton, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone90.5%
- Carpooled0.0%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home9.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.7 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Pendleton, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: hail
Storm events since 1996
985
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
837
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
95° / 36°F
37.0 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Pendleton, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
44.0%
U.S. 33.3% +10.7 pts
Diabetes
15.9%
U.S. 12.1% +3.8 pts
Smoking
16.5%
U.S. 12.8% +3.7 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
14.8%
U.S. 11.1% +3.7 pts
Cities near Pendleton
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| TroyCity | 2.6 mi | 4.7 |
| TempleCity | 6.8 mi | 73 |
| Morgan's Point ResortCity | 7.2 mi | 3 |
| MoodyCity | 7.7 mi | 1.4 |
| Bruceville-EddyCity | 9.5 mi | 4.1 |
| BeltonCity | 13 mi | 20.2 |
| Little River-AcademyCity | 14 mi | 1.9 |
| LorenaCity | 15 mi | 3.9 |
| NolanvilleCity | 17 mi | 4.9 |
| McGregorCity | 17 mi | 22.6 |
| FlatCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 1 |
| OglesbyCity | 18 mi | 0.5 |
| ChiltonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 4 |
| LottCity | 19 mi | 1 |
| HewittCity | 20 mi | 6.9 |
| Harker HeightsCity | 20 mi | 15.6 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Pendleton, TX in?
- Pendleton is in Bell County, Texas.
- What is the population of Pendleton, TX?
- About 649 people live in Pendleton, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Pendleton?
- Nearby places include Troy (2.6 mi), Temple (6.8 mi), Morgan's Point Resort (7.2 mi), Moody (7.7 mi), Bruceville-Eddy (9.5 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023