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Blum

Texas · 399 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 $31,094. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. 4% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $32,500. At a median age of 31.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.2
US median: 35.2
Less educated
4% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 30%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

399
+7%since 1990
from 372 in 1990
1990 – 2025
403 / sq mi
+7%since 1990
from 376 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.2
+6%since 1990
from 29.4 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
2924255586918241990201020202024Blum
2024336
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$31,094
+14%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,625 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$11,459
+26%since 1990
from $9,061 in 1990
US average: $21,522
15.9%
−1.1 ptssince 1990
from 16.9% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$32,500
−30%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $35,200 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$505
−2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $392 in 1990
US average: $602
74.8%
−8.9 ptssince 1990
from 83.7% in 1990
25.2% rent
1.0
−39%since 1990
from 1.7 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic98.1%(365)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino2.4%(9)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score10.2%(38)
2000
White, non-Hispanic87.7%(350)
Black0.5%(2)
Hispanic / Latino8.5%(34)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score21.3%(85)
21
+109%since 1990
from 10 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

4.3%
−2.9 ptssince 1990
from 7.2% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
56.0%
+0.1 ptssince 1990
from 56.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−2.2 ptssince 1990
from 4.3% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

31.3 min
+18%since 1990
from 26.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
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 399 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Blum, Texas?

The typical household in Blum, Texas earns about $31,094 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 $32,500, and the typical rent is about $505 a month.

How educated are people in Blum, Texas?

About 4.3% 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 15.9% of people in Blum, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Blum, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Blum, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 27 residents, a change of about 7 percent over that period.

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

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