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Spring

Texas · 62,559 residents · 22.49 sq mi
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Spring is wealthier than most US places, with a median household income of $73,467. The city has grown rapidly, with population up 72% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $163,800. At a median age of 34.4, residents skew younger than the country as a whole.

At a glance
Wealthier
above the US median
US median: $66,278
Younger
median age 34.4
US median: 38.8
Less educated
24% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 48%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
62,559
+72%since 2000
from 36,385 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Population density
2,782 / sq mi
+72%since 2000
from 1,618 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
34.4
+9%since 2000
from 31.7 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
30K40K51K61K72K1990201020202024Spring
202469K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$73,467
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $56,662 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$28,855
+37%since 2000
from $21,027 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
48.3%
+5.5 ptssince 2009
from 42.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.7%
+6.6 ptssince 2000
from 4.1% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information15.9%
US avg: 11.1%
Finance & insurance9.4%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical8.7%
US avg: 4.7%
Retail trade7.5%
US avg: 10%
Other services6.5%
US avg: 6.6%
Wholesale trade6.2%
US avg: 6.7%
Public administration3.9%
US avg: 4.7%
Transportation & warehousing3.3%
US avg: 2.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1.7%
US avg: 2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing1.6%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing1.6%
US avg: 0.5%
Education & health services0.7%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$163,800
+48%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $73,600 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,407
+13%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $825 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
70.6%
−5.0 ptssince 2000
from 75.6% in 2000
29.4% rent
Afford Score
2.2
+72%since 2000
from 1.3 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic73.7%(26,808)
Black6.9%(2,500)
Hispanic / Latino16.1%(5,844)
Asian1.4%(503)
Other0%
Diversity Score50.3%(18,316)
2020
White, non-Hispanic29.4%(18,408)
Black24.8%(15,492)
Hispanic / Latino37.9%(23,704)
Asian3.1%(1,967)
Other2.6%(1,641)
Diversity Score86.7%(54,255)
Diversity Score
87
+72%since 2000
from 50 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
23.7%
+5.5 ptssince 2000
from 18.2% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
88.4%
−0.2 ptssince 2000
from 88.5% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
6.2%
+1.7 ptssince 2000
from 4.6% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
33.1 min
+58%since 2000
from 21.0 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
84.0%
+0.9 ptssince 2009
from 83.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
1.6%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.0% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
5.1%
−1.6 ptssince 2011
from 6.7% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
68.8%
−4.8 ptssince 2011
from 73.7% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
32.0%
−27.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.7% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
46.8%
−4.3 ptssince 2009
from 51.2% in 2009
Female
53.2%
+4.3 ptssince 2009
from 48.8% in 2009
Foreign born
12.8%
+2.0 ptssince 2009
from 10.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
14.2%
−68.6 ptssince 2013
from 82.8% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Spring, Texas?

Spring, Texas has about 62,559 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Spring, Texas?

The typical household in Spring, Texas earns about $73,467 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 $163,800, and the typical rent is about $1,407 a month.

How educated are people in Spring, Texas?

About 23.7% 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 10.7% 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 29,448 residents, a change of about 89 percent over that period.

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

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