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Point Comfort

Texas · 603 residents · 1.315 sq mi
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Point Comfort is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,750. Population has fallen 23% since 2000, a loss of 178 residents. 13% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 33%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $82,700.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 36.6
US median: 38.8
Less educated
13% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
603
−23%since 2000
from 781 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
459 / sq mi
−23%since 2000
from 594 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
36.6
+11%since 2000
from 33.1 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
2394346308261K1990201020202024Point Comfort
2024304
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,750
+10%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $44,500 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$34,211
+78%since 2000
from $19,202 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
47.1%
+32.6 ptssince 2009
from 14.4% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
9.2%
−2.6 ptssince 2000
from 11.8% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Retail trade39.9%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade11.1%
US avg: 6.7%
Information7.1%
US avg: 11.1%
Other services3.7%
US avg: 6.6%
Public administration3.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.4%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.4%
US avg: 0.5%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food0.7%
US avg: 2%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
Finance & insurance0%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical0%
US avg: 4.7%
Education & health services0%
US avg: 0.8%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$82,700
+19%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $46,300 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$891
−7%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $635 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
51.7%
−2.9 ptssince 2000
from 54.6% in 2000
48.3% rent
Afford Score
1.1
+8%since 2000
from 1.0 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic75.2%(587)
Black1.4%(11)
Hispanic / Latino19.6%(153)
Asian1.8%(14)
Other0%
Diversity Score46.3%(362)
2020
White, non-Hispanic49.9%(301)
Black1.8%(11)
Hispanic / Latino40.6%(245)
Asian2.5%(15)
Other5.4%(32)
Diversity Score73%(440)
Diversity Score
73
+58%since 2000
from 46 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
12.7%
+4.7 ptssince 2000
from 8.0% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
91.2%
+7.4 ptssince 2000
from 83.8% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
7.5%
+5.1 ptssince 2000
from 2.4% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
15.5 min
+35%since 2000
from 11.5 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.3%
+8.8 ptssince 2009
from 75.5% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
5.0%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 9.3% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
0.0%
−14.3 ptssince 2011
from 14.3% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
64.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2011
from 58.9% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.8%
−22.7 ptssince 2009
from 55.4% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
62.3%
+10.0 ptssince 2009
from 52.3% in 2009
Female
37.7%
−10.0 ptssince 2009
from 47.7% in 2009
Foreign born
5.9%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 4.7% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
11.5%
−69.8 ptssince 2013
from 81.3% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Point Comfort, Texas?

Point Comfort, Texas has about 603 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Point Comfort, Texas?

The typical household in Point Comfort, Texas earns about $73,750 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Point Comfort, Texas expensive?

In Point Comfort, Texas, the median home is worth about $82,700, and the typical rent is about $891 a month.

How educated are people in Point Comfort, Texas?

About 12.7% of adults age 25 and over in Point Comfort, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Point Comfort, Texas?

About 9.2% of people in Point Comfort, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Point Comfort, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Point Comfort, Texas has shrunk since 1990. The population has lost about 353 residents, a change of about -37 percent over that period.

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

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