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Huntington

Texas · 2,157 residents (2025 est.) · 2.747 sq mi
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Huntington has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $64,432. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 96% since 2000. 15% 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 $108,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $82,259
Mid-age
median age 38.4
US median: 38.9
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 51%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
4,053
+96%since 2000
from 2,068 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,475 / sq mi
+96%since 2000
from 753 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 281
Median age
38.4
+22%since 2000
from 31.5 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:2,157 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K2K3K4K4K1990201020202024Huntington
20244K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$64,432
+22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $28,986 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$23,224
+94%since 2000
from $11,989 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
39.8%
+22.3 ptssince 2009
from 17.4% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
12.3%
−11.1 ptssince 2000
from 23.4% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.374
−16%since 2010
from 0.445 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information12.8%
US avg: 10.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing10.1%
US avg: 1.6%
Construction9.6%
US avg: 1.2%
Wholesale trade6.9%
US avg: 6.9%
Retail trade5.6%
US avg: 9.9%
Finance & insurance5.1%
US avg: 5.9%
Professional, scientific, technical3.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Other services3.9%
US avg: 6.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.1%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.9%
Public administration0.9%
US avg: 4.8%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Manufacturing0.5%
US avg: 0.4%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$108,800
+51%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $39,500 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$952
+28%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $409 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
45.3%
−18.4 ptssince 2000
from 63.7% in 2000
54.7% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 13.7% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
10.2%
−16.2 ptssince 2009
from 26.4% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
35.7%
−4.4 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
1.7
+24%since 2000
from 1.4 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Gentrification Score
74
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic85.4%(1,767)
Black8.6%(177)
Hispanic / Latino3.7%(77)
Asian0.2%(4)
Other0%
Diversity Score28.7%(593)
2024
White, non-Hispanic84.6%(3,427)
Black2.5%(102)
Hispanic / Latino4.3%(175)
Asian0%(0)
Other8.6%(349)
Diversity Score34.4%(1,394)
Diversity Score
34
+20%since 2000
from 29 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
14.6%
+6.3 ptssince 2000
from 8.2% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
87.3%
+17.9 ptssince 2000
from 69.4% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
1.9%
Unchangedsince 2000
from 1.9% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
28.2 min
+95%since 2000
from 14.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
88.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2009
from 82.9% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
4.0%
−3.9 ptssince 2009
from 7.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
3.5%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 3.1% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
2.8%
−1.8 ptssince 2009
from 4.6% 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
5.6%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 8.0% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
2.3%
−8.7 ptssince 2011
from 11.0% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
65.5%
+6.5 ptssince 2011
from 59.0% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
10.8%
−6.4 ptssince 2009
from 17.2% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
19.8%
−40.1 ptssince 2009
from 59.9% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
45.7%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Female
54.3%
+0.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Foreign born
0.6%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 1.1% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
5.9%
−39.4 ptssince 2009
from 45.3% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
25.0%
+9.1 ptssince 2012
from 15.9% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
17.7%
−61.8 ptssince 2013
from 79.5% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
87.1%
+21.8 ptssince 2017
from 65.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
97.7%
+1.3 ptssince 2016
from 96.4% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
2.3%
−0.8 ptssince 2016
from 3.1% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntington, Texas?

Huntington, Texas has about 4,053 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Huntington, Texas?

The typical household in Huntington, Texas earns about $64,432 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huntington, Texas expensive?

In Huntington, Texas, the median home is worth about $108,800, and the typical rent is about $952 a month.

How educated are people in Huntington, Texas?

About 14.6% of adults age 25 and over in Huntington, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huntington, Texas?

About 12.3% of people in Huntington, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Huntington, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Huntington, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 2,259 residents, a change of about 126 percent over that period.

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