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Krum

Texas · 5,483 residents · 3 sq mi
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Krum has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $72,405. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 3,504 residents. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $195,800. At a median age of 34.2, residents skew younger than the country as a whole. Poverty is rare here, at 4.0% of residents.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.2
US median: 38.8
More educated
42% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 46%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
5,483
+177%since 2000
from 1,979 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
1,828 / sq mi
+177%since 2000
from 660 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.2
+5%since 2000
from 32.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
1K2K4K5K7K1990201020202024Krum
20246K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$72,405
−9%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $52,778 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$29,213
+35%since 2000
from $21,642 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
49.2%
+5.1 ptssince 2009
from 44.1% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
4.0%
+1.8 ptssince 2000
from 2.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information12.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade10.7%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade8.6%
US avg: 6.7%
Other services8.1%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration6.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Finance & insurance3.8%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical3.3%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing0.9%
US avg: 2.5%
Education & health services0.5%
US avg: 0.8%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0%
US avg: 1.7%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Manufacturing0%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0%
US avg: 2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$195,800
+46%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $89,500 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,307
+15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $757 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
74.2%
−10.3 ptssince 2000
from 84.6% in 2000
25.8% rent
Afford Score
2.7
+59%since 2000
from 1.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic91.3%(1,806)
Black0.3%(5)
Hispanic / Latino5%(98)
Asian0.5%(10)
Other0%
Diversity Score14%(276)
2020
White, non-Hispanic72.2%(3,956)
Black2.5%(138)
Hispanic / Latino18.3%(1,006)
Asian0.8%(46)
Other3.8%(206)
Diversity Score52%(2,852)
Diversity Score
52
+273%since 2000
from 14 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
41.5%
+17.5 ptssince 2000
from 24.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
94.8%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 87.2% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
13.0%
+7.7 ptssince 2000
from 5.3% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
31.7 min
+69%since 2000
from 18.7 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
88.2%
+2.5 ptssince 2009
from 85.6% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.7%
+3.0 ptssince 2009
from 2.7% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
1.2%
−5.1 ptssince 2011
from 6.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
75.8%
+1.7 ptssince 2011
from 74.2% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
39.0%
−19.9 ptssince 2009
from 58.9% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.3%
+0.1 ptssince 2009
from 47.2% in 2009
Female
52.7%
−0.1 ptssince 2009
from 52.8% in 2009
Foreign born
4.7%
+0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.2% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.9%
−73.5 ptssince 2013
from 91.4% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Krum, Texas?

Krum, Texas has about 5,483 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Krum, Texas?

The typical household in Krum, Texas earns about $72,405 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Krum, Texas expensive?

In Krum, Texas, the median home is worth about $195,800, and the typical rent is about $1,307 a month.

How educated are people in Krum, Texas?

About 41.5% of adults age 25 and over in Krum, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Krum, Texas?

About 4.0% of people in Krum, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Krum, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Krum, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,941 residents, a change of about 256 percent over that period.

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

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