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Point, TX
City in Rains County, Texas.
Population
912
Land area
2.8sq mi
People per sq mi
331
ZIP codes
0
Point and its ZIP codes
Point at a glance
- Point is about 2.9 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $68,508 a year, 13% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $158,600 (44% below Texas) and median rent is $855 a month.
Local data for Point, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Point, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$68,508
Poverty rate
19.0%
Median home value
$158,600
Median rent
$855/mo
Homeownership
54.2%
Bachelor's or higher
11.4%
Median age
36.2
Average commute
23.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Irish Americans (127), Mexican Americans (65), German Americans (40).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Rains County. PPP loans are for Point.
Unemployment rate
4.9%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$44,756
2,259 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$47,070
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$99.8M
FY 2026, $8,204 per person
How people get to work
Point, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone78.5%
- Carpooled8.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.5%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home12.3%
Average one-way commute: 23.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Point, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
290
Countywide, mostly drought
Flood insurance policies
13
0.2% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 34°F
44.3 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Point, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.1%
U.S. 33.3% +3.8 pts
Diabetes
12.3%
U.S. 12.1% about the same
Smoking
17.0%
U.S. 12.8% +4.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
12.8%
U.S. 11.1% +1.7 pts
Cities near Point
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| East TawakoniCity | 4.3 mi | 1.8 |
| Lone OakCity | 5.8 mi | 1.1 |
| EmoryCity | 7 mi | 2 |
| West TawakoniCity | 8.1 mi | 2.8 |
| Hawk CoveCity | 13 mi | 0.4 |
| CumbyCity | 14 mi | 1 |
| QuinlanCity | 15 mi | 1.3 |
| CampbellCity | 16 mi | 1.3 |
| EdgewoodTown | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| Wills PointCity | 17 mi | 3.7 |
| AlbaTown | 17 mi | 1.1 |
| YantisTown | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| FruitvaleCity | 17 mi | 1.9 |
| GreenvilleCity | 19 mi | 32.3 |
| Grand SalineCity | 20 mi | 2.1 |
| NeylandvilleTown | 20 mi | 0.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Point, TX in?
- Point is in Rains County, Texas.
- What is the population of Point, TX?
- About 912 people live in Point, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Point?
- Nearby places include East Tawakoni (4.3 mi), Lone Oak (5.8 mi), Emory (7 mi), West Tawakoni (8.1 mi), Hawk Cove (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023