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Groves

Texas · 17,335 residents · 5.213 sq mi
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Groves has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $56,336. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $119,600.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 37.0
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 32%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
17,335
+10%since 2000
from 15,733 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
3,325 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 3,018 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
37.0
−6%since 2000
from 39.2 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
14K15K16K17K18K1990201020202024Groves
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$56,336
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $42,692 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,840
+32%since 2000
from $21,147 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
40.5%
+15.6 ptssince 2009
from 24.9% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
13.9%
+6.9 ptssince 2000
from 7.0% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information16.3%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade13.5%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade12.1%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance4.7%
US avg: 5.5%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Public administration3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.2%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.3%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$119,600
+32%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $60,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,006
+23%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $542 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.7%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 79.1% in 2000
29.3% rent
Afford Score
2.1
+50%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic88.2%(13,877)
Black1.3%(206)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(1,231)
Asian1.7%(260)
Other0%
Diversity Score24.9%(3,921)
2020
White, non-Hispanic57.9%(10,037)
Black6%(1,045)
Hispanic / Latino29.7%(5,149)
Asian3.4%(593)
Other1.9%(325)
Diversity Score70.3%(12,178)
Diversity Score
70
+182%since 2000
from 25 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
13.0%
−1.5 ptssince 2000
from 14.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
87.4%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 84.4% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.3%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
21.0 min
+66%since 2000
from 12.6 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
86.9%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 90.0% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.6%
−0.7 ptssince 2011
from 7.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
61.1%
−2.9 ptssince 2011
from 64.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
27.3%
−28.8 ptssince 2009
from 56.1% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.5%
+4.1 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
49.5%
−4.1 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
12.0%
+7.1 ptssince 2009
from 4.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
20.9%
−58.5 ptssince 2013
from 79.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Groves, Texas?

Groves, Texas has about 17,335 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Groves, Texas?

The typical household in Groves, Texas earns about $56,336 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Groves, Texas expensive?

In Groves, Texas, the median home is worth about $119,600, and the typical rent is about $1,006 a month.

How educated are people in Groves, Texas?

About 13.0% of adults age 25 and over in Groves, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Groves, Texas?

About 13.9% of people in Groves, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Groves, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Groves, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 822 residents, a change of about 5 percent over that period.

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