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Comfort

Texas · 2,363 residents · 3.467 sq mi
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Comfort has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $36,900. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $106,800. The poverty rate of 32.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 26% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Mid-age
median age 36.3
US median: 37.2
Less educated
22% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 73%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
2,363
Unchangedsince 2000
from 2,358 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
682 / sq mi
Unchangedsince 2000
from 680 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
36.3
+11%since 2000
from 32.7 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K3K4K1990201020202024Comfort
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$36,900
+1%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,799 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$17,127
+35%since 2000
from $12,687 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
16.2%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
32.0%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 29.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.423
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Wholesale trade17.3%
US avg: 7.2%
Retail trade10.2%
US avg: 10.9%
Other services8.5%
US avg: 7%
Public administration8.5%
US avg: 4.9%
Information4.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Finance & insurance1.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Education & health services1.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.4%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing0%
US avg: 3.1%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,800
+73%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $48,800 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$545
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $443 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
35.4%
−42.3 ptssince 2000
from 77.7% in 2000
30.5% rent
Vacancy rate
21.8%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 20.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
22.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 20.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
53.3%
−7.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.9
+71%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic53.6%(1,263)
Black0.2%(4)
Hispanic / Latino45%(1,061)
Asian0.1%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score62.4%(1,470)
2010
White, non-Hispanic44%(1,039)
Black0.2%(5)
Hispanic / Latino54.4%(1,286)
Asian0.1%(3)
Other0%(0)
Diversity Score62.2%(1,470)
Diversity Score
62
Unchangedsince 2000
from 62 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
21.7%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
76.6%
+16.1 ptssince 2000
from 60.4% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
9.7%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 3.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
16.3 min
−18%since 2000
from 19.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
65.0%
−2.2 ptssince 2009
from 67.2% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
30.5%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 32.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
1.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
3.3%
+3.3 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
15.4%
−2.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.7% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
31.5%
−30.2 ptssince 2009
from 61.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 45.5% in 2009
Female
54.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 54.5% in 2009
Foreign born
23.2%
+8.2 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.4%
−32.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.0% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Comfort, Texas?

Comfort, Texas has about 2,363 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Comfort, Texas?

The typical household in Comfort, Texas earns about $36,900 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Comfort, Texas expensive?

In Comfort, Texas, the median home is worth about $106,800, and the typical rent is about $545 a month.

How educated are people in Comfort, Texas?

About 21.7% of adults age 25 and over in Comfort, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Comfort, Texas?

About 32.0% of people in Comfort, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Comfort, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Comfort, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 821 residents, a change of about 53 percent over that period.

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