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Huntsville

Texas · 38,548 residents · 42.587 sq mi
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Huntsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $26,864. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. Median home value is $115,600. At a median age of 28.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. The poverty rate of 30.7% is well above the national figure. Households here earn about 46% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 28.6
US median: 37.2
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
38,548
+10%since 2000
from 35,078 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
905 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
28.6
+1%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K32K38K44K50K1990201020202024Huntsville
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$26,864
−22%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,075 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$12,088
−11%since 2000
from $13,576 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
14.6%
−1.1 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
30.7%
+6.8 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.537
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information17.1%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade5.4%
US avg: 10.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.9%
US avg: 1.9%
Wholesale trade2.8%
US avg: 7.2%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance1.8%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration1.7%
US avg: 4.9%
Construction1.7%
US avg: 1.4%
Professional, scientific, technical1.5%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.2%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.2%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.3%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$115,600
+17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,200 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$684
+5%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
19.0%
−24.5 ptssince 2000
from 43.5% in 2000
62.3% rent
Vacancy rate
10.9%
−2.0 ptssince 2009
from 12.8% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
26.3%
+2.2 ptssince 2009
from 24.1% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
54.9%
−3.7 ptssince 2009
from 58.6% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
4.3
+49%since 2000
from 2.9 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic55.3%(19,384)
Black26%(9,114)
Hispanic / Latino16.2%(5,689)
Asian1.1%(386)
Other0%
Diversity Score73.6%(25,824)
2010
White, non-Hispanic53.3%(20,537)
Black25.2%(9,695)
Hispanic / Latino18.7%(7,211)
Asian1.3%(511)
Other1.2%(478)
Diversity Score76.9%(29,647)
Diversity Score
77
+4%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
19.2%
−3.2 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
78.9%
+6.7 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
6.7%
−2.5 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
18.3 min
+29%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
81.8%
+2.9 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
8.3%
−2.4 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.0%
−0.3 ptssince 2009
from 2.3% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
6.5%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.9% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.5%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
7.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
22.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 22.0% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
29.7%
−34.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
61.0%
+0.5 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Female
39.0%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Foreign born
9.6%
−1.3 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
8.3%
−53.9 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntsville, Texas?

Huntsville, Texas has about 38,548 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Huntsville, Texas?

The typical household in Huntsville, Texas earns about $26,864 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huntsville, Texas expensive?

In Huntsville, Texas, the median home is worth about $115,600, and the typical rent is about $684 a month.

How educated are people in Huntsville, Texas?

About 19.2% of adults age 25 and over in Huntsville, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huntsville, Texas?

About 30.7% of people in Huntsville, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Huntsville, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Huntsville, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 10,623 residents, a change of about 38 percent over that period.

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

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