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Commerce

Texas · 8,078 residents · 8.334 sq mi
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Commerce has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,946. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $69,600. At a median age of 25.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 35.8% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 25.6
US median: 37.2
More educated
31% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
8,078
+5%since 2000
from 7,669 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
969 / sq mi
+5%since 2000
from 920 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
25.6
+2%since 2000
from 25.2 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
7K7K8K9K10K1990201020202024Commerce
20249K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,946
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $24,065 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$16,320
+13%since 2000
from $14,444 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
12.6%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
35.8%
+12.9 ptssince 2000
from 22.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.546
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information13.7%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade11.6%
US avg: 10.9%
Finance & insurance5%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical4.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Wholesale trade3.9%
US avg: 7.2%
Transportation & warehousing3%
US avg: 3.1%
Other services1.8%
US avg: 7%
Public administration1.3%
US avg: 4.9%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.5%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0.5%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$69,600
−3%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,500 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$588
+9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
19.8%
−20.3 ptssince 2000
from 40.2% in 2000
62.7% rent
Vacancy rate
23.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
21.1%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 19.7% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.3%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 58.2% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.6
+10%since 2000
from 2.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67%(5,141)
Black20.6%(1,577)
Hispanic / Latino7.7%(587)
Asian2.6%(199)
Other0%
Diversity Score60%(4,598)
2010
White, non-Hispanic59.4%(4,797)
Black21.1%(1,707)
Hispanic / Latino11.1%(894)
Asian5%(400)
Other2.8%(227)
Diversity Score72.7%(5,875)
Diversity Score
73
+21%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
31.0%
+0.1 ptssince 2000
from 30.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
84.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 80.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
13.9%
−0.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
19.6 min
+31%since 2000
from 15.0 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
77.4%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 75.0% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.3%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 0.1% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
10.7%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.0% 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
10.9%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.5%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 22.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
35.5%
−25.8 ptssince 2009
from 61.3% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 47.8% in 2009
Female
52.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 52.2% in 2009
Foreign born
9.4%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.9%
−38.6 ptssince 2009
from 47.5% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Commerce, Texas?

Commerce, Texas has about 8,078 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Commerce, Texas?

The typical household in Commerce, Texas earns about $26,946 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Commerce, Texas expensive?

In Commerce, Texas, the median home is worth about $69,600, and the typical rent is about $588 a month.

How educated are people in Commerce, Texas?

About 31.0% of adults age 25 and over in Commerce, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Commerce, Texas?

About 35.8% of people in Commerce, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Commerce, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Commerce, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,253 residents, a change of about 18 percent over that period.

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

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