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Humble

Texas · 16,795 residents · 9.912 sq mi
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Humble has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $53,038. Population has grown 15% since 2000. 10% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $131,400. At a median age of 33.7, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 33.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
10% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
16,795
+15%since 2000
from 14,579 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,694 / sq mi
+15%since 2000
from 1,471 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
33.7
+10%since 2000
from 30.5 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
12K13K14K16K17K1990201020202024Humble
202417K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$53,038
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,834 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$24,306
+37%since 2000
from $17,678 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
29.7%
+9.6 ptssince 2009
from 20.2% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
+1.0 ptssince 2000
from 15.5% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Finance & insurance14.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical13.1%
US avg: 4.7%
Information10.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.4%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services3.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing2.7%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.1%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services1.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Public administration1.5%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2%
Construction0.2%
US avg: 1.2%
BARS: THIS PLACE · TICKS: US AVERAGE
Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$131,400
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $82,100 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$952
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $598 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
39.6%
−5.3 ptssince 2000
from 45.0% in 2000
60.4% rent
Afford Score
2.5
+14%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic22.7%(3,807)
Black27.4%(4,596)
Hispanic / Latino42.8%(7,191)
Asian2.4%(408)
Other0.9%(156)
Diversity Score83.1%(13,956)
Diversity Score
83
+14%since 2000
from 73 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
10.3%
−4.4 ptssince 2000
from 14.8% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
83.7%
+4.9 ptssince 2000
from 78.9% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
3.7%
−1.2 ptssince 2000
from 4.9% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
25.6 min
+48%since 2000
from 17.3 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
81.7%
+2.4 ptssince 2009
from 79.3% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
8.8%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 7.6% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
6.5%
−3.0 ptssince 2011
from 9.5% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
70.8%
+3.6 ptssince 2011
from 67.3% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
18.3%
−38.5 ptssince 2009
from 56.8% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
49.2%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.1% in 2009
Female
50.8%
−2.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.9% in 2009
Foreign born
16.7%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
25.6%
−44.6 ptssince 2013
from 70.2% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Humble, Texas?

Humble, Texas has about 16,795 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Humble, Texas?

The typical household in Humble, Texas earns about $53,038 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 $131,400, and the typical rent is about $952 a month.

How educated are people in Humble, Texas?

About 10.3% 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 16.5% 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 4,735 residents, a change of about 39 percent over that period.

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