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Humble

Texas · 16,484 residents (2025 est.) · 9.912 sq mi
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Humble has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $57,011. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 36%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $216,400. At a median age of 32.1, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 27% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 32.1
US median: 38.9
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 45%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,521
+13%since 2000
from 14,579 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,667 / sq mi
+13%since 2000
from 1,471 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
32.1
+5%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:16,484 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K16K17K1990201020202024Humble
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$57,011
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,834 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$27,358
+55%since 2000
from $17,678 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
38.5%
+18.3 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
18.8%
+3.3 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.422
Unchangedsince 2010
from 0.423 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information18.6%
US avg: 10.8%
Wholesale trade15.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade11.2%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance7.4%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical6.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services2.8%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration2.7%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing1.2%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services0.4%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.2%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.2%
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
$216,400
+45%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,330
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $598 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
38.8%
−6.2 ptssince 2000
from 45.0% in 2000
61.2% rent
Vacancy rate
7.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
9.1%
−19.6 ptssince 2009
from 28.7% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
57.0%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 54.1% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
3.8
+75%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
51
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic56.9%(8,295)
Black14.2%(2,075)
Hispanic / Latino23.4%(3,406)
Asian3.2%(468)
Other0%
Diversity Score72.7%(10,595)
2024
White, non-Hispanic17.9%(2,960)
Black20.4%(3,374)
Hispanic / Latino55.7%(9,199)
Asian1.6%(260)
Other4.4%(728)
Diversity Score76.7%(12,679)
Diversity Score
77
+6%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.4%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
85.2%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
4.6%
−0.3 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.4 min
+93%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
9.3%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 12.5% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
1.1%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 0.6% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
6.7%
+5.3 ptssince 2009
from 1.4% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.1%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 3.8% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
0.0%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 1.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
4.9%
−4.5 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
66.6%
−0.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
8.9%
−1.7 ptssince 2009
from 10.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
21.6%
−35.2 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
48.6%
+1.5 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
51.4%
−1.5 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
22.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
4.3%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 46.1% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
10.4%
−1.3 ptssince 2012
from 11.7% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
27.0%
−43.2 ptssince 2013
from 70.2% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
90.8%
+11.6 ptssince 2017
from 79.2% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
49.8%
−14.8 ptssince 2016
from 64.5% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
47.1%
+14.3 ptssince 2016
from 32.7% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humble, Texas?

Humble, Texas has about 16,521 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Humble, Texas?

The typical household in Humble, Texas earns about $57,011 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Humble, Texas expensive?

In Humble, Texas, the median home is worth about $216,400, and the typical rent is about $1,330 a month.

How educated are people in Humble, Texas?

About 17.4% of adults age 25 and over in Humble, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Humble, Texas?

About 18.8% of people in Humble, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Humble, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Humble, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 4,461 residents, a change of about 37 percent over that period.

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

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