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Conroe

Texas · 89,956 residents · 75.796 sq mi
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Conroe has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $61,997. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 53,145 residents. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $208,100.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 35.1
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
89,956
+144%since 2000
from 36,811 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,187 / sq mi
+144%since 2000
from 486 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
35.1
+19%since 2000
from 29.4 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
20K43K65K87K110K1990201020202024Conroe
2024102K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$61,997
+21%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $34,123 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$33,481
+99%since 2000
from $16,841 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.3%
+15.3 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−7.0 ptssince 2000
from 19.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.4%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade8.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade8.3%
US avg: 10%
Other services5.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Finance & insurance4.5%
US avg: 5.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing3.9%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing3.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.2%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.1%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0.3%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$208,100
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $71,800 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,106
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $559 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
54.4%
+7.1 ptssince 2000
from 47.3% in 2000
45.6% rent
Afford Score
3.4
+60%since 2000
from 2.1 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic54.5%(20,060)
Black10.9%(4,015)
Hispanic / Latino32.6%(12,006)
Asian0.9%(323)
Other0%
Diversity Score71.9%(26,474)
2020
White, non-Hispanic50.3%(45,272)
Black10%(8,951)
Hispanic / Latino32.8%(29,477)
Asian2.7%(2,412)
Other1.8%(1,603)
Diversity Score76.1%(68,499)
Diversity Score
76
+6%since 2000
from 72 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+9.6 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
82.0%
+15.2 ptssince 2000
from 66.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.2%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.5 min
+57%since 2000
from 17.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
82.0%
+11.8 ptssince 2009
from 70.2% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
−2.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.0%
−2.4 ptssince 2011
from 6.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
65.7%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
35.0%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 54.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 50.8% in 2009
Female
50.3%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.2% in 2009
Foreign born
16.6%
−6.1 ptssince 2009
from 22.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
19.7%
−50.2 ptssince 2013
from 69.9% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Conroe, Texas?

Conroe, Texas has about 89,956 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Conroe, Texas?

The typical household in Conroe, Texas earns about $61,997 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Conroe, Texas expensive?

In Conroe, Texas, the median home is worth about $208,100, and the typical rent is about $1,106 a month.

How educated are people in Conroe, Texas?

About 27.9% of adults age 25 and over in Conroe, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Conroe, Texas?

About 12.3% of people in Conroe, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Conroe, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Conroe, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 62,346 residents, a change of about 226 percent over that period.

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

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