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Tomball

Texas · 12,341 residents · 13.021 sq mi
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Tomball has roughly average household income, with a median household income of $59,944. Population has grown 36% since 2000. Median home value has more than doubled since 2000, reaching $200,800.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $66,278
Mid-age
median age 40.7
US median: 38.8
Less educated
28% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 33%
Less affordable
home values up 33%, inflation adjusted
US median home: $265,253
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
12,341
+36%since 2000
from 9,089 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
948 / sq mi
+36%since 2000
from 698 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 280
Median age
40.7
+18%since 2000
from 34.6 in 2000
US average: 38.8
Population, 1990 – 2024
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Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$59,944
+6%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $37,787 in 2000
US average: $66,278
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$31,656
+56%since 2000
from $20,331 in 2000
US average: $35,364
Households earning $100K+
36.3%
+3.6 ptssince 2009
from 32.7% in 2009
US average: 43.9%
Poverty rate
10.3%
+3.0 ptssince 2000
from 7.3% in 2000
US average: 12.8%
Workforce by industry, 2020
Information14.8%
US avg: 11.1%
Retail trade9.3%
US avg: 10%
Wholesale trade7%
US avg: 6.7%
Finance & insurance6%
US avg: 5.5%
Professional, scientific, technical4.8%
US avg: 4.7%
Other services4.2%
US avg: 6.6%
Transportation & warehousing3.6%
US avg: 2.5%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing2.7%
US avg: 1.7%
Manufacturing2.7%
US avg: 0.5%
Public administration2%
US avg: 4.7%
Arts, entertainment, food1.3%
US avg: 2%
Education & health services1.2%
US avg: 0.8%
Construction0%
US avg: 1.2%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$200,800
+33%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $100,400 in 2000
US average: $265,253
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$1,027
Unchangedinflation adjusted, since 2000
from $682 in 2000
US average: $1,124
Owner-occupied
44.5%
+1.5 ptssince 2000
from 43.0% in 2000
55.5% rent
Afford Score
3.3
+26%since 2000
from 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)
2020
White, non-Hispanic67.5%(8,328)
Black6.7%(833)
Hispanic / Latino20.1%(2,484)
Asian1.4%(177)
Other2%(251)
Diversity Score59.6%(7,350)
Diversity Score
60
+56%since 2000
from 38 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
27.9%
+6.5 ptssince 2000
from 21.5% in 2000
US average: 32.9%
High school or higher
89.5%
+14.3 ptssince 2000
from 75.1% in 2000
US average: 88.5%
Graduate degree
9.0%
+4.0 ptssince 2000
from 5.1% in 2000
US average: 12.7%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
27.9 min
+22%since 2000
from 22.8 min in 2000
US average: 26.9
Drive alone to work
78.4%
−0.8 ptssince 2009
from 79.1% in 2009
US average: 75.1%
No vehicle available
7.3%
−2.5 ptssince 2009
from 9.8% in 2009
US average: 8.4%
Section 07

Work & employment

Unemployment rate
3.7%
−4.7 ptssince 2011
from 8.4% in 2011
US average: 5.4%
Labor force participation
57.5%
−6.3 ptssince 2011
from 63.8% in 2011
US average: 63.4%
Management & professional
43.9%
−16.7 ptssince 2009
from 60.5% in 2009
US average: 39.3%
Section 08

People & community

Male
47.8%
−1.2 ptssince 2009
from 49.0% in 2009
Female
52.2%
+1.2 ptssince 2009
from 51.0% in 2009
Foreign born
7.9%
−5.9 ptssince 2009
from 13.8% in 2009
US average: 13.5%
Uninsured
17.5%
−64.2 ptssince 2013
from 81.7% in 2013
US average: 8.8%
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Tomball, Texas?

Tomball, Texas has about 12,341 residents according to the 2020 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Tomball, Texas?

The typical household in Tomball, Texas earns about $59,944 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 $200,800, and the typical rent is about $1,027 a month.

How educated are people in Tomball, Texas?

About 27.9% 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 10.3% of people in Tomball, Texas live below the federal poverty line.

Has Tomball, Texas grown since 1990?

Yes, Tomball, Texas has grown since 1990. The population has added about 5,971 residents, a change of about 94 percent over that period.

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

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