Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Humble, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,521

Median Agei

32.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

55.7%9,199

Black

20.4%3,374

White

17.9%2,960

Two or More

3.9%648

Asian

1.6%260

Other

0.3%44

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%36

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.8%808

High School Diploma

29.3%3,031

Some College (<1 yr)

8.6%887

Some College (1+ yr)

16.8%1,733

Associate's Degree

5.2%538

Bachelor's Degree

12.8%1,324

Master's Degree

4.1%421

Doctorate

0.5%55

HS or Higher

85.2%

BA or Higher

17.4%

Graduate+

4.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$216,400

Median Renti

$1,330

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

38.8%2,321

Renter-Occupied

61.2%3,660

Total Units

6,428

Homeownership

38.8%

Vacancy Rate

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

176

$750–$1,000

297

$1,000–$1,250

883

$1,250–$1,500

900

$1,500–$2,000

978

$2,000+

131

Year Built

2020 or later

1%62

2010–2019

7.1%457

2000–2009

10.2%653

1990–1999

13.3%857

1980–1989

24.2%1,555

1970–1979

21%1,350

1960–1969

9.6%615

1950–1959

6.5%421

1940–1949

0.3%17

1939 or earlier

6.9%441

Heating Fuel

Electricity

65.1%3,896

Utility Gas

32.9%1,965

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%87

No Fuel

0.6%33

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,011

Mean Household Incomei

$73,122

Per Capita Incomei

$27,358

Poverty Ratei

18.5%

Unemploymenti

4.9%

Labor Forcei

8,203

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

422

Residentsi

863

Avg. Tenant Renti

$295/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers66 homes92% occupied$426/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Project Based Section 8356 homes95% occupied$271/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,011/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

84.7%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

11.8%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

3.5%

Who Receives This Housing

85.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

97.2% of subsidized households are minority

12.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

18.3% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

3,73522.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

2,062

Guatemala

Philippines

Germany

Poland

Workforce

Total Employed

7,799

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

499(4.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

73%Insured

27%Uninsured