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Clute

Texas · 11,211 residents · 5.319 sq mi
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Clute has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $38,135. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $73,300. At a median age of 28.8, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.8
US median: 37.2
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 26%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
11,211
+8%since 2000
from 10,424 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
2,108 / sq mi
+8%since 2000
from 1,960 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.8
+4%since 2000
from 27.6 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
9K9K10K11K12K1990201020202024Clute
202411K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$38,135
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $32,622 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,250
+23%since 2000
from $14,008 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
18.2%
+3.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.1% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
20.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.409
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade20.5%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade14.3%
US avg: 10.9%
Information12.5%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance3.7%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical3%
US avg: 4.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Public administration2.1%
US avg: 4.9%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.8%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$73,300
+26%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,900 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$627
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $453 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
25.2%
−18.5 ptssince 2000
from 43.7% in 2000
53.4% rent
Vacancy rate
17.4%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.1% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
25.3%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 23.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
46.5%
+7.3 ptssince 2009
from 39.1% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
1.9
+37%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic42.4%(4,415)
Black7.3%(766)
Hispanic / Latino48.1%(5,013)
Asian0.9%(99)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.6%(7,469)
2010
White, non-Hispanic34.6%(3,874)
Black10%(1,124)
Hispanic / Latino53.6%(6,006)
Asian0.6%(64)
Other0.2%(17)
Diversity Score71.7%(8,044)
Diversity Score
72
Unchangedsince 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.1%
+1.9 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
69.5%
+4.8 ptssince 2000
from 64.8% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
2.4%
+0.5 ptssince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
20.0 min
+39%since 2000
from 14.3 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
75.3%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
19.0%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.9% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
0.9%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
8.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 8.1% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
9.6%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.1% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.7%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.9% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.9%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Female
53.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Foreign born
17.4%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 14.5% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.4%
−39.7 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Clute, Texas?

Clute, Texas has about 11,211 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Clute, Texas?

The typical household in Clute, Texas earns about $38,135 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Clute, Texas expensive?

In Clute, Texas, the median home is worth about $73,300, and the typical rent is about $627 a month.

How educated are people in Clute, Texas?

About 10.1% of adults age 25 and over in Clute, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Clute, Texas?

About 20.0% of people in Clute, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Clute, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Clute, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,304 residents, a change of about 26 percent over that period.

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

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