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Manvel

Texas · 20,699 residents (2025 est.) · 27.321 sq mi
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The short version

Manvel is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $118,808. The city has more than doubled in size since 2000, adding 11,712 residents. Median home value has more than tripled since 2000, reaching $338,700. Poverty is rare here, at 5.7% of residents. It ranks in the top 5% of US cities for household income. Households here earn about 51% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $82,259
Younger
median age 36.5
US median: 38.9
More educated
41% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 36%
Less affordable
home values up 93%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $376,019
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
14,758
+385%since 2000
from 3,046 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
540 / sq mi
+193%since 2009
from 185 / sq mi in 2009
US average: 281
Median age
36.5
−5%since 2000
from 38.4 in 2000
US average: 38.9

PEP 2025 EST:20,699 residents (Census Bureau Vintage 2025, released March 2026)

Population, 1990 – 2024
2K5K9K12K16K1990201020202024Manvel
202415K
1990201020202024
Age distribution, 2024
Under 56.3%(928)
US avg: 5.6%
5 to 97%(1,039)
US avg: 6%
10 to 146%(883)
US avg: 6.4%
15 to 1910.5%(1,547)
US avg: 6.6%
20 to 245.3%(777)
US avg: 6.5%
25 to 3411.5%(1,691)
US avg: 13.7%
35 to 4422%(3,251)
US avg: 13.2%
45 to 5412.8%(1,890)
US avg: 12.2%
55 to 649.1%(1,336)
US avg: 12.7%
65 to 747.1%(1,042)
US avg: 10.2%
75 to 841.2%(180)
US avg: 5.1%
85 and over1.3%(194)
US avg: 1.9%
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$118,808
+14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $57,344 in 2000
US average: $82,259
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$43,427
+83%since 2000
from $23,751 in 2000
US average: $44,673
Households earning $100K+
68.1%
+33.4 ptssince 2009
from 34.7% in 2009
US average: 53.3%
Poverty rate
5.7%
+2.7 ptssince 2000
from 3.0% in 2000
US average: 12.5%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.331
−19%since 2010
from 0.407 in 2010
US average: 0.476
Workforce by industry, 2024
Information10.1%
US avg: 10.8%
Retail trade9.7%
US avg: 9.9%
Wholesale trade9.1%
US avg: 6.9%
Finance & insurance6.3%
US avg: 5.9%
Other services5.3%
US avg: 6.7%
Professional, scientific, technical5%
US avg: 5.1%
Public administration4.3%
US avg: 4.8%
Transportation & warehousing2.9%
US avg: 2.2%
Education & health services1.3%
US avg: 0.9%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing0.9%
US avg: 1.6%
Manufacturing0.9%
US avg: 0.4%
Arts, entertainment, food0.8%
US avg: 1.9%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$338,700
+93%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $96,300 in 2000
US average: $376,019
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$2,209
+85%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $654 in 2000
US average: $1,442
Owner-occupied
81.4%
−7.4 ptssince 2000
from 88.8% in 2000
18.6% rent
Vacancy rate
8.1%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 7.1% in 2009
US average: 10.0%
Owner cost-burdened
34.2%
−2.9 ptssince 2009
from 37.1% in 2009
US average: 22.9%
Renter cost-burdened
61.6%
+24.8 ptssince 2009
from 36.8% in 2009
US average: 47.4%
Afford Score
2.9
+6%since 2009
from 2.7 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index: median home value divided by median household income. Lower is more affordable.
Gentrification Score
83
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means faster recent growth in incomes, home values, and college degrees.
RELATED:See current rent listings in Manvel on RentDataNow
Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic83.3%(2,538)
Black2.3%(70)
Hispanic / Latino12.9%(392)
Asian0.5%(14)
Other0%
2024
White, non-Hispanic33.2%(4,900)
Black28.8%(4,250)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(2,972)
Asian13.4%(1,983)
Other4.4%(653)
Diversity Score
93
+46%since 2009
from 64 in 2009
2009 – 2024
Our index, 0 to 100. Higher means a more even mix of racial and ethnic groups.
Section 04 · Origins

Detailed origins & ancestry

Hispanic origin
Mexican16.8%(2,477)
Puerto Rican1.2%(184)
Dominican0.9%(127)
Salvadoran0.4%(53)
Colombian0.2%(34)
Cuban0.1%(18)
Spaniard0.1%(15)
Asian origin
Filipino5.4%(797)
Chinese3.7%(550)
Vietnamese1.9%(279)
Asian Indian1.4%(211)
Nepalese0.6%(82)
Pacific Islander origin
Chamorro1.3%(195)
Samoan0.2%(32)
Ancestry
Irish7.2%(1,060)
German6.3%(931)
American4.4%(648)
English4.3%(630)
Ukrainian2.8%(417)
Dutch1.5%(215)
Norwegian1.3%(195)
French0.9%(135)
West Indian0.8%(118)
Italian0.8%(111)
Polish0.7%(110)
+ 14 more ancestry groups with data
Welsh0.7%(106)
Czech0.6%(90)
Haitian0.4%(65)
Nigerian0.4%(54)
British0.3%(48)
Scotch-Irish0.3%(46)
Scottish0.2%(31)
Romanian0.1%(21)
Portuguese0.1%(19)
Arab0.1%(16)
Egyptian0.1%(16)
Hungarian0.1%(12)
Swedish0.1%(12)
RANKED:Largest Mexican population · Largest Irish population · Largest German population · Largest Filipino population · Largest American population
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
40.7%
+28.6 ptssince 2000
from 12.1% in 2000
US average: 35.6%
High school or higher
88.9%
+8.2 ptssince 2000
from 80.6% in 2000
US average: 89.6%
Graduate degree
16.5%
+13.2 ptssince 2000
from 3.3% in 2000
US average: 14.0%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
35.2 min
+42%since 2000
from 24.9 min in 2000
US average: 26.5
Drive alone to work
78.2%
−5.6 ptssince 2009
from 83.8% in 2009
US average: 68.9%
Carpooled to work
7.1%
−4.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.9% in 2009
US average: 8.5%
Public transit
0.0%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 3.2%
Worked from home
12.3%
+8.3 ptssince 2009
from 3.9% in 2009
US average: 15.0%
Walked to work
0.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 0.4% in 2009
US average: 2.4%
Biked to work
1.1%
+1.1 ptssince 2009
from 0.0% in 2009
US average: 0.4%
No vehicle available
0.9%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 3.3% in 2009
US average: 8.3%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.8%
+0.4 ptssince 2011
from 5.3% in 2011
US average: 5.2%
Labor force participation
67.6%
+2.8 ptssince 2011
from 64.8% in 2011
US average: 63.5%
Self-employed
16.3%
+6.6 ptssince 2009
from 9.6% in 2009
US average: 13.1%
Management & professional
45.5%
+0.2 ptssince 2009
from 45.4% in 2009
US average: 42.5%
Section 08

People & community

Male
50.9%
−2.7 ptssince 2009
from 53.6% in 2009
Female
49.1%
+2.7 ptssince 2009
from 46.4% in 2009
Foreign born
16.7%
+5.7 ptssince 2009
from 11.0% in 2009
US average: 14.1%
Veterans
6.9%
−46.3 ptssince 2009
from 53.2% in 2009
US average: 6.2%
With a disability
8.8%
−6.8 ptssince 2012
from 15.6% in 2012
US average: 13.3%
Uninsured
8.6%
−74.4 ptssince 2013
from 83.0% in 2013
US average: 8.4%
Broadband at home
93.0%
+2.7 ptssince 2017
from 90.3% in 2017
US average: 91.0%
English only at home
72.8%
−9.9 ptssince 2016
from 82.7% in 2016
US average: 77.7%
Spanish at home
14.1%
−1.8 ptssince 2016
from 15.9% in 2016
US average: 13.6%
Marital status
Men 15+
Never married39.8%(2,273)
Married53.7%(3,064)
Widowed1.6%(92)
Divorced4.9%(278)
Women 15+
Never married27.6%(1,713)
Married48.8%(3,023)
Widowed8.2%(508)
Divorced15.4%(957)
SHARE WITHIN EACH SEX · POPULATION 15 AND OVER · 2024
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Manvel, Texas?

Manvel, Texas has about 14,758 residents according to the 2024 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Manvel, Texas?

The typical household in Manvel, Texas earns about $118,808 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Manvel, Texas expensive?

In Manvel, Texas, the median home is worth about $338,700, and the typical rent is about $2,209 a month.

How educated are people in Manvel, Texas?

About 40.7% of adults age 25 and over in Manvel, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Manvel, Texas?

About 5.7% of people in Manvel, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Manvel, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Manvel, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 11,025 residents, a change of about 295 percent over that period.

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

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