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Crosby

Texas · 4,617 residents · 2.227 sq mi
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Crosby has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $59,241. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 2,903 residents. 11% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $226,700. At a median age of 28.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 28.7
US median: 38.9
Less educated
11% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 79%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,617
+169%since 2000
from 1,714 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,073 / sq mi
+169%since 2000
from 770 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
28.7
−11%since 2000
from 32.3 in 2000
US average: 38.9
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K3K4K5K1990201020202024Crosby
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,241
−8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $35,508 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,518
+65%since 2000
from $14,851 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
36.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 31.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
36.8%
+23.4 ptssince 2000
from 13.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.410
+14%since 2010
from 0.360 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Wholesale trade15.7%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade14%
US avg: 9.9%
Transportation & warehousing7.4%
US avg: 2.2%
Finance & insurance6.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Education & health services3.9%
US avg: 0.9%
Information3.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Other services3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical2.5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.6%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.6%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.6%
US avg: 0.4%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$226,700
+79%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $69,400 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,223
+58%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $426 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
67.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 63.4% in 2000
32.7% rent
Vacancy rate
4.4%
−9.4 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
45.2%
+6.0 ptssince 2009
from 39.3% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
65.7%
+40.5 ptssince 2009
from 25.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+96%since 2000
from 2.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
39
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic67.3%(1,154)
Black12.5%(215)
Hispanic / Latino18.4%(315)
Asian0.4%(7)
Other0%
Diversity Score60.4%(1,036)
2024
White, non-Hispanic31.3%(1,446)
Black9.6%(442)
Hispanic / Latino47.5%(2,194)
Asian1.8%(84)
Other9.8%(451)
Diversity Score82.1%(3,792)
Diversity Score
82
+36%since 2000
from 60 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.9%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 5.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
76.1%
+6.0 ptssince 2000
from 70.2% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
0.1%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.6% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.8 min
+30%since 2000
from 21.4 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
81.6%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 81.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
5.0%
−12.9 ptssince 2009
from 17.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
4.9%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.8% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
8.5%
+8.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
14.1%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 1.5% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
9.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2011
from 3.2% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
63.3%
−1.5 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
15.0%
+12.6 ptssince 2009
from 2.5% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
22.0%
−20.6 ptssince 2009
from 42.6% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
51.8%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 51.9% in 2009
Female
48.2%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 48.1% in 2009
Foreign born
13.1%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
2.4%
−49.7 ptssince 2009
from 52.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
6.7%
−1.8 ptssince 2012
from 8.5% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
29.1%
−45.7 ptssince 2013
from 74.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
94.4%
+21.7 ptssince 2017
from 72.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
66.8%
−8.6 ptssince 2016
from 75.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
32.8%
+8.6 ptssince 2016
from 24.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Crosby, Texas?

Crosby, Texas has about 4,617 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Crosby, Texas?

The typical household in Crosby, Texas earns about $59,241 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Crosby, Texas expensive?

In Crosby, Texas, the median home is worth about $226,700, and the typical rent is about $1,223 a month.

How educated are people in Crosby, Texas?

About 10.9% of adults age 25 and over in Crosby, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Crosby, Texas?

About 36.8% of people in Crosby, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Crosby, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Crosby, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,039 residents, a change of about 193 percent over that period.

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