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CITY · 2000 CENSUS

Spring

Texas · 36,385 residents · 22.49 sq mi
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Spring is significantly wealthier than the US average, with a median household income of $56,662. Population has held roughly steady since 1990. Median home value is $73,600. Poverty is rare here, at 4.1% of residents. Households here earn about 42% more than the Texas median.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $42,589
Younger
median age 31.7
US median: 35.2
Less educated
18% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 24%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $120,530
Section 01

Population & growth

36,385
+10%since 1990
from 33,111 in 1990
1990 – 2024
1,618 / sq mi
+10%since 1990
from 1,472 / sq mi in 1990
US average: 242
31.7
+9%since 1990
from 29.0 in 1990
US average: 35.2
Population, 19902024
30K40K51K61K72K1990201020202024Spring
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

$56,662
+6%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $40,521 in 1990
US average: $42,589
1990 – 2024
$21,027
+49%since 1990
from $14,119 in 1990
US average: $21,522
4.1%
−1.7 ptssince 1990
from 5.8% in 1990
US average: 12.4%
Section 03

Housing

$73,600
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $54,500 in 1990
US average: $120,530
1990 – 2024
$825
+2%inflation adjusted, since 1990
from $615 in 1990
US average: $602
75.6%
+6.0 ptssince 1990
from 69.5% in 1990
24.4% rent
1.3
−3%since 1990
from 1.3 in 1990
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

1990
White, non-Hispanic88.7%(29,376)
Black5.8%(1,905)
Hispanic / Latino9.8%(3,242)
Asian1.3%(421)
Diversity Score41.8%(13,852)
2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(26,808)
Black6.9%(2,500)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(5,844)
Asian1.4%(503)
Diversity Score50.3%(18,316)
50
+20%since 1990
from 42 in 1990
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

18.2%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 17.4% in 1990
US average: 24.4%
High school or higher
88.5%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 87.7% in 1990
US average: 80.3%
4.6%
+0.8 ptssince 1990
from 3.7% in 1990
US average: 8.8%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

21.0 min
−26%since 1990
from 28.4 min in 1990
US average: 17.6
Section 07

Work & employment

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Section 08

People & community

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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring, Texas?

Spring, Texas has about 36,385 residents according to the 2000 Census.

What is the median household income in Spring, Texas?

The typical household in Spring, Texas earns about $56,662 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Spring, Texas expensive?

In Spring, Texas, the median home is worth about $73,600, and the typical rent is about $825 a month.

How educated are people in Spring, Texas?

About 18.2% of adults age 25 and over in Spring, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Spring, Texas?

About 4.1% of people in Spring, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Spring, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Spring, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 3,274 residents, a change of about 10 percent over that period.

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

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