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Humble, Texas

Introduction to 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.

Humble History

The city of Humble was first settled in the early 1800s. Joseph Dunman visited the area in 1828 and is believed to be the city's first settler. The community was named after Pleasant Smith "Plez" Humble, one of the original settlers who later became the justice of the peace. In the early 1900s, oil was first produced in Humble and it became a major oil boom town. The first railroad entered the city in 1904. Humble was officially incorporated in 1933.

Humble and nearby Attractions

  • Mercer Arboretum and Botanical Gardens
  • Humble Historical Museum
  • Jesse H. Jones Park and Nature Center
  • San Jacinto Battleground State Historic Site
  • Sheldon Lake State Park
  • National Museum of Funeral History

Things To Do In Humble

The city of Humble offers several parks and open spaces including Hirsch Memorial Park, Humble City Park, Timberwood Park, Uptown Park, and Schott Park. Some of the local churches worth visting are the First Baptist Church of Humble, Bread of Life Baptist Church, Lamb of God Lutheran Church, and Church of Christ–Humble. You can also visit Humble Museum to explore the city's history. Shopping can be enjoyed at Deerbrook Shopping Center.

Humble Transportation

George Bush Intercontinental Airport is nearby.

Humble Higher Education

San Jacinto College-North Campus, University of St Thomas, and University of Houston-Downtown offer higher educational facilities.

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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