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.

Tomball, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

13,655

Median Agei

37.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

60.5%8,266

Hispanic/Latino

26%3,544

Black

7.4%1,016

Two or More

3.6%493

Asian

2.1%293

Other

0.2%31

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.2%304

High School Diploma

18.7%1,757

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%707

Some College (1+ yr)

16.3%1,532

Associate's Degree

8.8%825

Bachelor's Degree

22.8%2,140

Master's Degree

11.7%1,101

Professional Degree

0.6%57

Doctorate

0.8%74

HS or Higher

90.4%

BA or Higher

35.9%

Graduate+

13.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$364,300

Median Renti

$1,226

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.9%2,708

Renter-Occupied

48.1%2,505

Total Units

5,565

Homeownership

51.9%

Vacancy Rate

6.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.2%114

$50K–$100K

1.8%50

$100K–$150K

1.7%47

$150K–$200K

6%162

$200K–$300K

18.2%492

$300K–$500K

49.4%1,337

$500K–$1M

16.5%447

$1M+

2.2%59

Rent Distribution

Under $500

207

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

129

$1,000–$1,250

917

$1,250–$1,500

346

$1,500–$2,000

548

$2,000+

267

Year Built

2020 or later

11.3%628

2010–2019

15%835

2000–2009

14.5%806

1990–1999

15.1%839

1980–1989

21%1,166

1970–1979

8.4%468

1960–1969

2.2%124

1950–1959

4.5%249

1940–1949

3.4%190

1939 or earlier

4.7%260

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

49.6%2,587

Electricity

49.5%2,578

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%33

No Fuel

0.2%8

Solar

0.1%7

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,562

Mean Household Incomei

$118,003

Per Capita Incomei

$45,630

Poverty Ratei

8.9%

Unemploymenti

3.3%

Labor Forcei

6,549

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

4.2%221

$10K–$15K

3.4%179

$15K–$20K

1.8%92

$20K–$25K

4.8%250

$25K–$30K

5.8%302

$30K–$35K

4%209

$35K–$40K

4.8%251

$40K–$45K

2.5%128

$45K–$50K

4.2%218

$50K–$60K

5.6%292

$60K–$75K

5.7%295

$75K–$100K

16.7%872

$100K–$125K

6.3%326

$125K–$150K

6.4%334

$150K–$200K

10%520

$200K+

13.9%724

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$432/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers27 homes92% occupied$497/mo rent

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

811/PRAC21 homes98% occupied$348/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $78,562/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $24K/yr

78.6%

Very low income$24K–$39K/yr

21.4%

Who Receives This Housing

66.9% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

56.8% of subsidized households are minority

67.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

52.3% 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

1,88213.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

555

India

Guatemala

Philippines

United Kingdom

Canada

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

6,222

Avg. Commutei

33.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

834(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.5%Insured

14.5%Uninsured