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Blum

Texas · 383 residents · 0.989 sq mi
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Blum has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,250. Population has declined 4% since 2000. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $72,300. The poverty rate of 21.9% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.3
US median: 38.8
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
383
−4%since 2000
from 399 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
387 / sq mi
−4%since 2000
from 403 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.3
+13%since 2000
from 31.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2924255586918241990201020202024Blum
2024336
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,250
+20%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,094 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$18,588
+62%since 2000
from $11,459 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
30.6%
+19.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
21.9%
+6.1 ptssince 2000
from 15.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade28.9%
US avg: 10%
Information21.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade10.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance5.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Construction0.8%
US avg: 1.2%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.8%
Other services0.8%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration0.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$72,300
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$950
+25%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $505 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
72.7%
−2.1 ptssince 2000
from 74.8% in 2000
27.3% rent
Afford Score
1.3
+23%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic85.1%(326)
Black0%(0)
Hispanic / Latino10.2%(39)
Asian0.3%(1)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score24.4%(93)
Diversity Score
24
+15%since 2000
from 21 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
8.1%
+3.8 ptssince 2000
from 4.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
81.9%
+25.9 ptssince 2000
from 56.0% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
1.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.7 min
+14%since 2000
from 31.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
85.4%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 72.8% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.5%
−5.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.1 ptssince 2011
from 14.1% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
69.7%
+20.0 ptssince 2011
from 49.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
9.5%
−35.8 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 48.0% in 2009
Female
54.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 52.0% in 2009
Foreign born
1.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 0.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
35.1%
−42.3 ptssince 2013
from 77.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Blum, Texas?

Blum, Texas has about 383 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Blum, Texas?

The typical household in Blum, Texas earns about $56,250 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 $72,300, and the typical rent is about $950 a month.

How educated are people in Blum, Texas?

About 8.1% 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 21.9% 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 11 residents, a change of about 3 percent over that period.

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