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Huntsville

Texas · 45,941 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 $31,020. Population has grown 31% since 2000. 19% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $168,800. At a median age of 31.6, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Households here earn about 51% less than the Texas median.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 31.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
19% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 44%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
45,941
+31%since 2000
from 35,078 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,079 / sq mi
+31%since 2000
from 824 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
31.6
+12%since 2000
from 28.3 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
26K32K38K44K50K1990201020202024Huntsville
202448K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$31,020
−24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $27,075 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$14,220
+5%since 2000
from $13,576 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
16.5%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 15.6% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
29.5%
+5.6 ptssince 2000
from 23.9% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.7%
US avg: 11.1%
Wholesale trade4.4%
US avg: 6.7%
Retail trade3.6%
US avg: 10%
Finance & insurance3.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.4%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services2.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.3%
US avg: 1.7%
Public administration1.2%
US avg: 4.7%
Construction0.9%
US avg: 1.2%
Transportation & warehousing0.8%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.4%
US avg: 2%
Manufacturing0.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.1%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$168,800
+44%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $78,200 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$887
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $515 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
35.1%
−8.4 ptssince 2000
from 43.5% in 2000
64.9% rent
Afford Score
5.4
+88%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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic46.1%(21,158)
Black24.9%(11,420)
Hispanic / Latino23.8%(10,932)
Asian2.2%(998)
Other1.4%(653)
Diversity Score82.2%(37,744)
Diversity Score
82
+12%since 2000
from 74 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
18.8%
−3.5 ptssince 2000
from 22.4% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
84.1%
+11.9 ptssince 2000
from 72.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
5.8%
−3.4 ptssince 2000
from 9.2% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
23.6 min
+66%since 2000
from 14.2 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
77.9%
−1.0 ptssince 2009
from 78.9% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.4%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 6.5% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−1.9 ptssince 2011
from 5.6% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
41.4%
+6.4 ptssince 2011
from 35.0% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
22.6%
−41.8 ptssince 2009
from 64.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.1%
−1.4 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
Female
40.9%
+1.4 ptssince 2009
from 39.5% in 2009
Foreign born
10.4%
−0.5 ptssince 2009
from 10.9% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
12.2%
−68.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.0% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntsville, Texas?

Huntsville, Texas has about 45,941 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Huntsville, Texas?

The typical household in Huntsville, Texas earns about $31,020 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 $168,800, and the typical rent is about $887 a month.

How educated are people in Huntsville, Texas?

About 18.8% 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 29.5% 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 18,016 residents, a change of about 65 percent over that period.

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

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