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CITY · 1990 CENSUS

Tomball

Texas · 6,370 residents · 13.021 sq mi
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Tomball has lower-than-average household income, with a median household income of $25,114. Population has fallen 30% since 2000, a loss of 2,719 residents. Median home value is $64,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $30,130
Mid-age
median age 32.4
US median: 33.0
Less educated
15% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 20%
More affordable
home values down 15%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $93,722
Section 01

Population & growth

6,370
−30%vs 2000
vs 9,089 in 2000
1990 – 2025
489 / sq mi
−30%vs 2000
vs 698 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 221
32.4
−6%vs 2000
vs 34.6 in 2000
US average: 33.0
Population, 19902024
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Section 02

Income & economy

$25,114
−12%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $37,787 in 2000
US average: $30,130
1990 – 2024
$13,584
−33%vs 2000
vs $20,331 in 2000
US average: $14,340
13.9%
+6.5 ptsvs 2000
vs 7.3% in 2000
US average: 13.2%
Section 03

Housing

$64,800
−15%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $100,400 in 2000
US average: $93,722
1990 – 2024
$432
−17%inflation adjusted, since 2000
vs $682 in 2000
US average: $450
41.4%
−1.6 ptsvs 2000
vs 43.0% in 2000
58.6% rent
2.6
−3%vs 2000
vs 2.7 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic80.9%(7,357)
Black4.8%(435)
Hispanic / Latino12%(1,095)
Asian0.6%(58)
Other0%
Diversity Score38.3%(3,478)
1990
White, non-Hispanic87.6%(5,580)
Black6.3%(401)
Hispanic / Latino7.8%(497)
Asian1.2%(74)
Other4.9%(315)
Diversity Score41.1%(2,618)
41
+7%vs 2000
vs 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

15.0%
−6.4 ptsvs 2000
vs 21.5% in 2000
US average: 20.3%
High school or higher
75.4%
+0.3 ptsvs 2000
vs 75.1% in 2000
US average: 75.2%
4.4%
−0.7 ptsvs 2000
vs 5.1% in 2000
US average: 7.1%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

22.3 min
−2%vs 2000
vs 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 21.9
Section 07

Work & employment

No data for the years selected.

Section 08

People & community

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How many people live in Tomball, Texas?

Tomball, Texas has about 6,370 residents according to the 1990 Census.

What is the median household income in Tomball, Texas?

The typical household in Tomball, Texas earns about $25,114 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Tomball, Texas expensive?

In Tomball, Texas, the median home is worth about $64,800, and the typical rent is about $432 a month.

How educated are people in Tomball, Texas?

About 15.0% of adults age 25 and over in Tomball, Texas hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Tomball, Texas?

About 13.9% of people in Tomball, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

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

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