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Humble, TX


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Humble, Texas

Humble, Texas, in Harris county, is 17 miles N of Houston, Texas. The people of the city are in the Houston metropolitan area. Humble has a population of 14,579.

The People and Families of Humble

In Humble, about 46% of adults are married. Humble is a good place to find playdates for your kids, as the city is full of young ones.

Approximately 31% of Humble is non-white. You'll see a variety of faces on the diverse streets of the city.

Wealth and Education

In 2000, Humble had a median family income of $46,399.

Political Inclinations

In the 2004 Presidential fund-raising sweepstakes, George W. Bush came out ahead among Humble residents, with $124,615. Residents gave more to the Republican party than any of the others.

Humble Housing

In Humble, 44% of the houses and apartments are occupied by the owners, not rented out. If you prefer houses that are on the new side, the city may be the place for you - the average age of homes here is quite young. Landlords in Humble rent a large number of single bedroom units. The city has higher property taxes than most places in Texas, which provides more money for local schools and services.

Commuting

In Humble, 90% of commuters drive to work. If gasoline prices keep going up, consider living in cities like Humble; a good number of people there walk and bicycle to work.

Of Note

High Points

Humble strengths, compared to Peers (similar size places nationally) or State (other places in Texas):

CategoryTrophy
Racial Diversity
(vs. Peers)
Top 3%trophyHumble Racial Diversity
Walking and Biking to Work
(vs. State)
Top 6%Humble Walking and Biking to Work
Public Transportation Use
(vs. State)
Top 7%Humble Public Transportation Use

Comparative Profile of Humble, TX

Comparing Humble to similar size places nationwide (Peers) and to other places in Texas (State):

Ratings range from 1 (lowest) to 10 (highest).


The People

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Racial Diversity109
Children Under 5 Years Old109
Male Share of the Population87
Well-Paid Single Men58
Well-Paid Single Women48
Female Share of the Population34
Senior Citizens22
Age of the Population22

Families

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Average Household Size75
Portion of People Married31

Wealth

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Median Family Income58
People in Middle Class or Better47
College Educated Adults37
People Above Poverty35

Commute & Sprawl

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Walking and Biking to Work910
Public Transportation Use710
Short Commute Times45
Working at Home23

Housing

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Studio & One-Bedroom Rentals1010
Housing Recently Built98
Seasonal and Vacation Housing75
Affordability of Rents53
People Living Alone56
Affordability of Property Taxes42

Crime

CharacteristicCompared
to Peers
Compared
to State
Low Violent Crime22
Low Property Crime11

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