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Huntsville Micro

Huntsville, TX · 1 counties · 67,861 residents · 784.222 sq mi
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Huntsville has notably lower household income than the US average, with a median household income of $34,259. Population has held roughly steady since 2000. 17% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, below the national rate of 28%. Median home value has risen by half since 2000, reaching $106,100. The poverty rate of 23.8% is well above the national figure.

At a glance
Lower income
below the US median
US median: $52,703
Younger
median age 34.5
US median: 37.2
Less educated
17% hold a bachelor's degree
US average: 28%
Stable housing
home values roughly flat, inflation adjusted
US median home: $225,659
Section 01

Population & growth

Total population
67,861
+10%since 2000
from 61,758 in 2000
1990 – 2025
Population density
87 / sq mi
+10%since 2000
from 79 / sq mi in 2000
US average: 261
Median age
34.5
+11%since 2000
from 31.0 in 2000
US average: 37.2
Population, 1990 – 2024
48K57K66K74K83K1990201020202024Huntsville
202480K
1990201020202024
Section 02

Income & economy

Median household income
$34,259
−14%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $31,468 in 2000
US average: $52,703
1990 – 2024
Per capita income
$13,920
−4%since 2000
from $14,508 in 2000
US average: $27,286
Households earning $100K+
19.0%
+0.8 ptssince 2009
from 18.2% in 2009
US average: 33.3%
Poverty rate
23.8%
+5.4 ptssince 2000
from 18.4% in 2000
US average: 13.8%
Income inequality (Gini)
0.485
US average: 0.461
Workforce by industry, 2010
Information12.2%
US avg: 11.5%
Retail trade6%
US avg: 10.9%
Wholesale trade5.7%
US avg: 7.2%
Agriculture, forestry, fishing4.2%
US avg: 1.9%
Other services4.1%
US avg: 7%
Finance & insurance2.9%
US avg: 5.1%
Construction2.8%
US avg: 1.4%
Public administration2.8%
US avg: 4.9%
Professional, scientific, technical2.1%
US avg: 4.2%
Transportation & warehousing1.4%
US avg: 3.1%
Manufacturing1.3%
US avg: 0.5%
Arts, entertainment, food1%
US avg: 2.4%
Education & health services0.8%
US avg: 0.9%
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Section 03

Housing

Median home value
$106,100
+24%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $67,700 in 2000
US average: $225,659
1990 – 2024
Median gross rent
$699
+8%inflation adjusted, since 2000
from $509 in 2000
US average: $853
Owner-occupied
27.6%
−32.2 ptssince 2000
from 59.8% in 2000
44.1% rent
Vacancy rate
15.7%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 16.3% in 2009
US average: 12.1%
Owner cost-burdened
24.4%
+1.0 ptssince 2009
from 23.4% in 2009
US average: 30.9%
Renter cost-burdened
50.6%
−3.2 ptssince 2009
from 53.7% in 2009
US average: 46.8%
Afford Score
3.1
+44%since 2000
from 2.2 in 2000
1990 – 2024
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Section 04

Race & ethnicity

2000
White, non-Hispanic60.1%(37,090)
Black23.8%(14,672)
Hispanic / Latino14.1%(8,712)
Asian0.8%(464)
Other0%
Diversity Score68.9%(42,542)
2010
White, non-Hispanic58.5%(39,671)
Black22.2%(15,098)
Hispanic / Latino16.8%(11,389)
Asian0.9%(617)
Other1.5%(1,029)
Diversity Score72.4%(49,162)
Diversity Score
72
+5%since 2000
from 69 in 2000
1990 – 2024
Section 05

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher
17.1%
−1.3 ptssince 2000
from 18.3% in 2000
US average: 27.9%
High school or higher
80.3%
+7.2 ptssince 2000
from 73.1% in 2000
US average: 84.9%
Graduate degree
5.5%
−1.1 ptssince 2000
from 6.6% in 2000
US average: 10.2%
Section 06

Commute & transportation

Average commute
22.3 min
+40%since 2000
from 15.9 min in 2000
US average: 25.2
Drive alone to work
82.9%
+2.1 ptssince 2009
from 80.8% in 2009
US average: 76.2%
Carpooled to work
9.6%
−1.6 ptssince 2009
from 11.2% in 2009
US average: 10.4%
Public transit
0.2%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.2% in 2009
US average: 4.7%
Worked from home
2.4%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 2.8% in 2009
US average: 4.1%
Walked to work
4.0%
−0.4 ptssince 2009
from 4.3% in 2009
US average: 2.8%
Biked to work
0.3%
Unchangedsince 2009
from 0.3% in 2009
US average: 0.5%
No vehicle available
6.5%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 6.2% in 2009
US average: 8.7%
Section 07

Work & employment

Self-employed
24.0%
+0.3 ptssince 2009
from 23.6% in 2009
US average: 12.9%
Management & professional
30.6%
−31.5 ptssince 2009
from 62.1% in 2009
US average: 35.2%
Section 08

People & community

Male
59.2%
−0.6 ptssince 2009
from 59.8% in 2009
Female
40.8%
+0.6 ptssince 2009
from 40.2% in 2009
Foreign born
8.3%
−0.7 ptssince 2009
from 9.0% in 2009
US average: 12.8%
Veterans
9.7%
−51.9 ptssince 2009
from 61.6% in 2009
US average: 9.9%
In this metro

Principal cities

HuntsvilleCENTRAL49,088
What's inside

1 component county

Walker CountyCENTRAL83,842
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Frequently asked

How many people live in Huntsville, TX?

Huntsville, TX has about 67,861 residents according to the 2010 American Community Survey.

What is the median household income in Huntsville, TX?

The typical household in Huntsville, TX earns about $34,259 a year. Half of households make more than that, and half make less.

Is Huntsville, TX expensive?

In Huntsville, TX, the median home is worth about $106,100, and the typical rent is about $699 a month.

How educated are people in Huntsville, TX?

About 17.1% of adults age 25 and over in Huntsville, TX hold a bachelor's degree or higher.

What is the poverty rate in Huntsville, TX?

About 23.8% of people in Huntsville, TX live below the federal poverty line.

Has Huntsville, TX grown since 1990?

Yes, Huntsville, TX has grown since 1990. The population has added about 16,944 residents, a change of about 33 percent over that period.

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DATA: US CENSUS BUREAU ACS 5-YEAR + DECENNIAL CENSUS · METRO ROLLUP OF COMPONENT COUNTIES · UPDATED 2024

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