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Honey Grove

Texas · 1,806 residents (2025 est.) · 2.983 sq mi
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Honey Grove has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $46,713. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 15% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has roughly tripled since 2000, reaching $152,000. Households here earn about 40% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Older
median age 42.6
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 70%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
1,824
+4%since 2000
from 1,746 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
611 / sq mi
+4%since 2000
from 585 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
42.6
+9%since 2000
from 39.0 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:1,806 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K2K2K2K1990201020202024Honey Grove
20242K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$46,713
−11%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,859 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$38,553
+162%since 2000
from $14,701 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
37.3%
+21.7 ptssince 2009
from 15.5% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
13.1%
−3.1 ptssince 2000
from 16.2% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.567
+26%since 2010
from 0.449 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Retail trade18.3%
US avg: 9.9%
Information15.4%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade13.8%
US avg: 6.9%
Arts, entertainment, food4%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services3.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance3.5%
US avg: 5.9%
Public administration3.4%
US avg: 4.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction2.3%
US avg: 1.2%
Professional, scientific, technical2.3%
US avg: 5.1%
Transportation & warehousing1.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$152,000
+70%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $49,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$581
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $364 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
62.2%
−3.3 ptssince 2000
from 65.5% in 2000
37.8% rent
Vacancy rate
11.9%
−8.1 ptssince 2009
from 20.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
28.5%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 27.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
37.3%
+7.4 ptssince 2009
from 29.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.3
+91%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
59
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.9%(1,326)
Black16.3%(284)
Hispanic / Latino5.9%(103)
Asian0.3%(6)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.8%(816)
2024
White, non-Hispanic60.5%(1,103)
Black22.9%(417)
Hispanic / Latino14.2%(259)
Asian0%(0)
Other2.5%(45)
Diversity Score70.2%(1,280)
Diversity Score
70
+50%since 2000
from 47 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
15.1%
+3.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.5% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
89.5%
+19.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.5% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.5%
−0.6 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.4 min
+35%since 2000
from 20.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
74.5%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 72.5% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
17.5%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 15.0% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
7.3%
+4.0 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.6%
−1.9 ptssince 2009
from 2.6% 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
5.3%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.8%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 9.1% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
56.9%
−0.2 ptssince 2011
from 57.1% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
22.7%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.4% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
27.4%
−19.4 ptssince 2009
from 46.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
54.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2009
from 49.3% in 2009
Female
45.2%
−5.4 ptssince 2009
from 50.7% in 2009
Foreign born
3.7%
−4.8 ptssince 2009
from 8.5% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.5%
−45.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.7% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
19.4%
+5.4 ptssince 2012
from 14.0% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
12.2%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 80.8% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
76.8%
+23.1 ptssince 2017
from 53.7% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
89.6%
+7.0 ptssince 2016
from 82.6% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
10.1%
−6.5 ptssince 2016
from 16.6% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Honey Grove, Texas?

Honey Grove, Texas has about 1,824 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Honey Grove, Texas?

The typical household in Honey Grove, Texas earns about $46,713 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Honey Grove, Texas expensive?

In Honey Grove, Texas, the median home is worth about $152,000, and the typical rent is about $581 a month.

How educated are people in Honey Grove, Texas?

About 15.1% of adults age 25 and over in Honey Grove, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Honey Grove, Texas?

About 13.1% of people in Honey Grove, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Honey Grove, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Honey Grove, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 143 residents, a change of about 9 percent over that period.

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