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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Blum

Texas · 372 residents · 0.989 sq mi
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Blum has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $20,625. Population has declined 7% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 20%. Median home value is $35,200.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Younger
median age 29.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
Less affordable
home values up 43%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

372
−7%vs 2000
vs 399 in 2000
1990 – 2025
376 / sq mi
−7%vs 2000
vs 403 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
29.4
−6%vs 2000
vs 31.2 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
2924255586918241990201020202024Blum
2024336
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$20,625
−13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $31,094 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$9,061
−21%vs 2000
vs $11,459 in 2000
US average: $14,340
16.9%
+1.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 15.9% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$35,200
+43%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $32,500 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$392
+2%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $505 in 2000
US average: $450
83.7%
+8.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 74.8% in 2000
16.3% rent
1.7
+63%vs 2000
vs 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(350)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Other0%
Diversity Score21.3%(85)
1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(365)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Other1.9%(7)
Diversity Score10.2%(38)
10
−52%vs 2000
vs 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.2%
+2.9 ptsvs 2000
vs 4.3% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
56.0%
−0.1 ptsvs 2000
vs 56.0% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.3%
+2.2 ptsvs 2000
vs 2.2% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

26.4 min
−16%vs 2000
vs 31.3 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Blum, Texas?

Blum, Texas has about 372 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Blum, Texas?

The typical household in Blum, Texas earns about $20,625 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Blum, Texas expensive?

In Blum, Texas, the median home is worth about $35,200, and the typical rent is about $392 a month.

How educated are people in Blum, Texas?

About 7.2% of adults age 25 and over in Blum, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Blum, Texas?

About 16.9% of people in Blum, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · UPDATED 2024

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