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Diboll

Texas · 4,776 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 $33,716. Population has declined 13% since 2000. 7% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $80,200. At a median age of 32.9, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 32% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 32.9
US median: 37.2
Less educated
7% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Less affordable
home values up 40%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,776
−13%since 2000
from 5,470 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
960 / sq mi
−13%since 2000
from 1,099 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
32.9
+3%since 2000
from 32.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
4K5K5K5K6K1990201020202024Diboll
20245K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$33,716
−6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,183 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$9,231
−14%since 2000
from $10,707 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
13.0%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
31.6%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 26.0% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.428
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Retail trade21.9%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 7.2%
Information8.6%
US avg: 11.5%
Other services6.2%
US avg: 7%
Public administration6.2%
US avg: 4.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.1%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing2.9%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food2%
US avg: 2.4%
Transportation & warehousing1.7%
US avg: 3.1%
Finance & insurance1.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Professional, scientific, technical1.3%
US avg: 4.2%
Construction1.2%
US avg: 1.4%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$80,200
+40%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $45,400 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$541
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $288 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
30.2%
−30.0 ptssince 2000
from 60.3% in 2000
38.8% rent
Vacancy rate
10.4%
+1.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
15.1%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 17.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
59.7%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 65.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
2.4
+48%since 2000
from 1.6 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic38%(2,080)
Black23.7%(1,298)
Hispanic / Latino37.3%(2,038)
Asian0%(2)
Other0%
Diversity Score81.7%(4,470)
2010
White, non-Hispanic31.8%(1,518)
Black20.1%(958)
Hispanic / Latino46.7%(2,229)
Asian0.1%(5)
Other1.4%(69)
Diversity Score80.1%(3,827)
Diversity Score
80
−2%since 2000
from 82 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
6.8%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 7.9% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
64.9%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 53.0% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
1.7%
−0.5 ptssince 2000
from 2.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
26.3 min
+124%since 2000
from 11.8 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
78.6%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 82.5% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
14.1%
+2.3 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
0.6%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.5% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
5.0%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% 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
14.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2009
from 13.4% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
12.8%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 11.8% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
18.6%
−41.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
55.4%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 53.3% in 2009
Female
44.6%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 46.7% in 2009
Foreign born
12.7%
−3.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.1%
−50.3 ptssince 2009
from 59.4% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Diboll, Texas?

Diboll, Texas has about 4,776 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Diboll, Texas?

The typical household in Diboll, Texas earns about $33,716 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 $80,200, and the typical rent is about $541 a month.

How educated are people in Diboll, Texas?

About 6.8% 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 31.6% 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 435 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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