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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Diboll

Texas · 5,470 residents · 4.976 sq mi
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Diboll has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $28,183. Population has grown 26% since 1990. 8% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 24%. Median home value is $45,400. The poverty rate of 26.0% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 29% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 32.0
US median: 35.2
Less educated
8% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
More affordable
home values down 6%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

5,470
+26%since 1990
from 4,341 in 1990
1990 – 2025
1,099 / sq mi
+26%since 1990
from 872 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
32.0
+14%since 1990
from 28.1 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Diboll
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$28,183
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $20,248 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$10,707
+42%since 1990
from $7,527 in 1990
US average: $21,522
26.0%
−6.4 ptssince 1990
from 32.3% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$45,400
−6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $36,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$288
+23%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $177 in 1990
US average: $602
60.3%
+3.5 ptssince 1990
from 56.8% in 1990
39.7% rent
1.6
−11%since 1990
from 1.8 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic52.8%(2,292)
Black26.3%(1,140)
Hispanic / Latino30.3%(1,315)
Asian0%(0)
Diversity Score89.4%(3,881)
2000
White, non-Hispanic38%(2,080)
Black23.7%(1,298)
Hispanic / Latino37.3%(2,038)
Asian0%(2)
Diversity Score81.7%(4,470)
82
−9%since 1990
from 89 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

7.9%
+0.4 ptssince 1990
from 7.5% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
53.0%
+5.0 ptssince 1990
from 48.0% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
2.2%
−1.0 ptssince 1990
from 3.2% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

11.8 min
−12%since 1990
from 13.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Diboll, Texas?

Diboll, Texas has about 5,470 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Diboll, Texas?

The typical household in Diboll, Texas earns about $28,183 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Diboll, Texas expensive?

In Diboll, Texas, the median home is worth about $45,400, and the typical rent is about $288 a month.

How educated are people in Diboll, Texas?

About 7.9% of adults age 25 and over in Diboll, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Diboll, Texas?

About 26.0% of people in Diboll, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Diboll, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Diboll, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 1,129 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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