Huntsville, TX

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2021 Population
45,446
9.08% 1-year growth
US Senator
John Cornyn
Republican Party
US Senator
Ted Cruz
Republican Party
2021 Median Age
31.3
2.29% 1-year increase
2021 Poverty Rate
28.1%
4.71% 1-year decrease
2021 Median Household Income
$35,615
14.8% 1-year growth
2021 Median Property Value
$182,700
8.23% 1-year growth
2021 Employed Population
16,695
11.7% 1-year growth

About

In 2021, Huntsville, TX had a population of 45.4k people with a median age of 31.3 and a median household income of $35,615. Between 2020 and 2021 the population of Huntsville, TX grew from 41,664 to 45,446, a 9.08% increase and its median household income grew from $31,020 to $35,615, a 14.8% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Huntsville, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (49.2%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (26.2%), White (Hispanic) (13.1%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.24%), and Other (Hispanic) (1.79%).

None of the households in Huntsville, TX reported speaking a non-English language at home as their primary shared language. This does not consider the potential multi-lingual nature of households, but only the primary self-reported language spoken by all members of the household.

92.2% of the residents in Huntsville, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Huntsville, TX are Sam Houston State University (5,395 degrees awarded in 2021) and Sebring Career Schools-Huntsville (10 degrees).

In 2021, the median property value in Huntsville, TX was $182,700, and the homeownership rate was 34%.

Most people in Huntsville, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 22.7 minutes. The average car ownership in Huntsville, TX was 2 cars per household.

geosearchPopulation & Diversity

Huntsville, TX is home to a population of 45.4k people, from which 92.2% are citizens. As of 2021, 9.81% of Huntsville, TX residents were born outside of the country (4.46k people).

In 2021, there were 1.88 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22.3k people) in Huntsville, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.96k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Citizenship

92.2%
2021 Citizenship
91.9%
2020 Citizenship

As of 2021, 92.2% of Huntsville, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2020, the percentage of US citizens in Huntsville, TX was 91.9%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been increasing.

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Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Huntsville, TX
  1. White (Non-Hispanic)
    22.3k ± 1.05k
  2. Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
    11.9k ± 1.22k
  3. White (Hispanic)
    5.96k ± 775
20.8%
Hispanic Population
9.44k people

In 2021, there were 1.88 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (22.3k people) in Huntsville, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 11.9k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 5.96k White (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

20.8% of the people in Huntsville, TX are hispanic (9.44k people).

The following chart shows the 7 races represented in Huntsville, TX as a share of the total population.

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Global Diversity

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Most Common Origin
  1. Mexico
    2,459,913 ± 36,829 people
  2. India
    290,669 ± 13,170 people
  3. El Salvador
    220,934 ± 11,496 people

In 2021, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,459,913 Texas residents, followed by India with 290,669 and El Salvador with 220,934.

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Foreign-Born Population

9.81%
2021 Foreign-Born Population
4.46k people
10.4%
2020 Foreign-Born Population
4.35k people

As of 2021, 9.81% of Huntsville, TX residents (4.46k people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.6%. In 2020, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Huntsville, TX was 10.4%, meaning that the rate has been decreasing.

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Veterans

Most Common Service Period
  1. Gulf War (2001-)
    1,123 ± 434
  2. Vietnam
    618 ± 192
  3. Gulf War (1990s)
    410 ± 317

Huntsville, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 1.82 times greater than any other conflict.

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briefcaseEconomy

The economy of Huntsville, TX employs 16.7k people. The largest industries in Huntsville, TX are Public Administration (3,358 people), Educational Services (2,882 people), and Retail Trade (1,909 people), and the highest paying industries are Wholesale Trade ($97,461), Public Administration ($42,297), and Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($39,564).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.39 times higher than the average income of females, which is $53,604. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Occupations

16.7k
2021 Value
± 1,666
11.7%
1 Year growth
± 12.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Huntsville, TX grew at a rate of 11.7%, from 14.9k employees to 16.7k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Huntsville, TX, are Law Enforcement Workers Including Supervisors (2,189 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (1,933 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (1,718 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Huntsville, TX.

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Unemployment Insurance Claims

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Employment by Industries

16.7k
2021 Value
± 1,666
11.7%
1 Year growth
± 12.3%

From 2020 to 2021, employment in Huntsville, TX grew at a rate of 11.7%, from 14.9k employees to 16.7k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Huntsville, TX, are Public Administration (3,358 people), Educational Services (2,882 people), and Retail Trade (1,909 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Huntsville, TX, though some of these residents may live in Huntsville, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

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Median Earnings by Industry

$30,171
Median earning men ± $3,289
$22,352
Median earning women ± $2,757

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2021 are Wholesale Trade ($107,963), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($56,450), and Public Administration ($43,095).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2021 are Public Administration ($37,939), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($34,477), and Professional, Scientific, & Management, & Administrative & Waste Management Services ($25,446).

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Employment by Industry Sector

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2.75%
Year-over-year growth
Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 155M people employed in Texas. This represents a 2.75% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

The following chart shows monthly employment numbers for each industry sector in Texas.

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Domestic Production & Consumption

Domestic production and consumption consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.
Top Domestic Production in Dollars
  1. $255B
  2. $212B
  3. $180B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas product (by dollars) was Electronics with $255B, followed by Gasoline ($212B) and Fuel oils ($180B).

The following chart shows the share of these products in relation to all outbound Texas products.

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Domestic Trade Growth

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$2.26T
2020 Value in Texas
$4.54T
Projected 2050 Value in Texas
101% growth

In 2020, total outbound Texas trade was $2.26T. This is expected to increase 101% to $4.54T by 2050.

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Interstate Trade

Interstate trade consists of products and services shipped from Texas to other states, or from other states to Texas.
Most Common Trade Partners
  1. $77.7B
  2. $68.4B
  3. $58.4B

In 2020, the top outbound Texas domestic partner for goods and services (by dollars) was Louisiana with $77.7B, followed by California with $68.4B and Michigan and $58.4B.

The following map shows the amount of trade that Texas shares with each state (excluding itself).

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In the 2020 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 52.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Joseph R Biden Jr. (46.5%), followed by Jo Jorgensen (1.12%).

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing the state of Texas. In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house, and members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms.

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn
Senator from Texas2
Assumed office on December 2, 2002
Phil Gramm resigned (effective November 30, 2002) a few weeks before the expiration of his term in hopes that his successor, fellow Republican John Cornyn, could gain seniority over other newly elected senators. However, Cornyn did not gain additional seniority due to a 1980 Rules Committee policy.
Ted Cruz
Senator from Texas1
Assumed office on January 3, 2013

John Cornyn and Ted Cruz are the senators currently representing Texas.

In the United States, senators are elected to 6-year terms with the terms for individual senators staggered.

The following chart shows elected senators in Texas over time, excluding special elections, colored by their political party.

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US Representatives from Texas

Texas is currently represented by 38 members in the U.S. house.

Members of the House of Representives are elected to 2-year terms, and the following chart shows the how the members for Texas have changed over time starting in 2008.

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In 2021, universities in Huntsville, TX awarded 5,405 degrees. The student population of Huntsville, TX in 2021 is skewed towards women, with 7,679 male students and 13,954 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Huntsville, TX are White (2,780 and 52.4%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (1,358 and 25.6%), Black or African American (761 and 14.4%), and Two or More Races (157 and 2.96%).

The largest universities in Huntsville, TX by number of degrees awarded are Sam Houston State University (5,395 and 99.8%) and Sebring Career Schools-Huntsville (10 and 0.185%).

The most popular majors in Huntsville, TX are Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (898 and 16.6%), Teacher Education (317 and 5.86%), and General Psychology (257 and 4.75%).

The median tuition cost in Huntsville, TX for a public four year colleges is $5,856 for in-state students and $15,648 for out-of-state students.

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University
Measure

In 2021 in Huntsville, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 96.6%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 26.1%. The number of students enrolled in 2021 was 21,633 (35.5% men and 64.5% women).

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Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2021 there were 21,633 students enrolled in Huntsville, TX, 35.5% men and 64.5% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 10,439 records, of which 62.5% were women and 37.5% men.

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Concentrations

Most Common
  1. 254 degrees awarded
  2. 851 degrees awarded
  3. 317 degrees awarded

In 2021, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Huntsville, TX was General Psychology with 254 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of students graduating with a Bachelors Degree from schools in Huntsville, TX according to their major.

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Universities

Gender
Race
Largest Universities by degrees awarded
  1. 5,395 degrees awarded
  2. 10 degrees awarded

In 2021, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Sam Houston State University with 5,395 degrees awarded.

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Student Diversity

University

In 2021, 1,825 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Huntsville, TX, which is 0.51 times less than the 3,580 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2021 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 2,780 degrees mean that there were 2.05 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 1,358 degrees awarded.

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Awarded Degrees over Time

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Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($5,856) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($3,104) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2021.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,380) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

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Educational Pyramid

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In 2021, 1.46% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.43% of women were in the same situation.

This visualization shows the gender distribution of the population according to the academic level reached.

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Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2021 were High School or Equivalent (5.58M), Some college (4.95M), and Bachelors Degree (4.04M).

This visualization illustrates the percentage distribution of the population according to the highest educational level reached. You can filter the data by race by using the selector above.

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homeHousing & Living

The median property value in Huntsville, TX was $182,700 in 2021, which is 0.746 times smaller than the national average of $244,900. Between 2020 and 2021 the median property value increased from $168,800 to $182,700, a 8.23% increase. The homeownership rate in Huntsville, TX is 34%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 64.6%.

People in Huntsville, TX have an average commute time of 22.7 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Huntsville, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Huntsville, TX is $35,615. In 2021, the place with the highest median household income in Huntsville, TX was Census Tract 7907 with a value of $32,679, followed by Census Tract 7905 and Census Tract 7906, with respective values of $32,119 and $31,976.

Property

$182,700
Median Property Value 2021
±$10,891
$4,795
Median Property Taxes
±$754

The following chart display owner-occupied housing units distributed between a series of property tax buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. In Huntsville, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $3k+ range.

The chart underneath the paragraph shows the property taxes in Huntsville, TX compared to it's parent and neighbor geographies.

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Rent vs Own

34%
Homeownership
2021
64.4%
Homeowners with Mortgage
2021

In 2021, 34% of the housing units in Huntsville, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 30.4%.

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Income by Location

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Highest Median Household Income (Total)
  1. Census Tract 7907
  2. Census Tract 7905
  3. Census Tract 7906

In 2021, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Huntsville, TX was Census Tract 7907 with a value of $32,679, followed by Census Tract 7905 and Census Tract 7906, with respective values of $32,119 and $31,976.

The following map shows all of the places in Huntsville, TX colored by their Median Household Income (Total).

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Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.
$35,615
Median Household Income
± $4,811
14.1k
Number of Households
± 1,428

In 2021, the median household income of the 14.1k households in Huntsville, TX grew to $35,615 from the previous year's value of $31,020.

The following chart displays the households in Huntsville, TX distributed between a series of income buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households have an income in the < $10k range.

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Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Huntsville, TX is from Texas.
0.476
2021 Wage GINI in Texas
0.478
2020 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2021, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.474% decline from 2020 to 2021, which means that wage distribution grew somewhat more even. The GINI for Texas was lower than than the national average of 0.478. In other words, wages are distributed more evenly in Texas in comparison to the national average.

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Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2021
  1. Drove Alone (77.5%)
  2. Carpooled (9.02%)
  3. Worked At Home (6.73%)

In 2021, 77.5% of workers in Huntsville, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who carpooled to work (9.02%) and those who worked at home (6.73%).

The following chart shows the number of households using each mode of transportation over time, using a logarithmic scale on the y-axis to help better show variations in the smaller means of commuting.

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Commute Time

22.7 minutes
Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Huntsville, TX have a shorter commute time (22.7 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.8 minutes). Additionally, 1.18% of the workforce in Huntsville, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

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Car Ownership

2 cars
Average Number

The following chart displays the households in Huntsville, TX distributed between a series of car ownership buckets compared to the national averages for each bucket. The largest share of households in Huntsville, TX have 2 cars.

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Poverty & Diversity

28.1% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Huntsville, TX (9.5k out of 33.8k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.6%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Females 18 - 24, followed by Males 18 - 24 and then Females 25 - 34.

The most common racial or ethnic group living below the poverty line in Huntsville, TX is White, followed by Black and Hispanic.

The Census Bureau uses a set of money income thresholds that vary by family size and composition to determine who classifies as impoverished. If a family's total income is less than the family's threshold than that family and every individual in it is considered to be living in poverty.

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86% of the population of Huntsville, TX has health coverage, with 55.3% on employee plans, 11.9% on Medicaid, 9.17% on Medicare, 8.8% on non-group plans, and 0.771% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Walker County, TX see 3475 patients per year on average, which represents a 0.695% increase from the previous year (3451 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2488 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1535 patients per year.

Patient to Clinician Ratios

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3,475 to 1
Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Walker County, TX

Primary care physicians in Walker County, TX see an average of 3,475 patients per year. This represents a 0.695% increase from the previous year (3,451 patients).

The following chart shows how the number of patients seen by primary care physicians has been changing over time in Walker County, TX in comparison to its neighboring geographies.

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Health Care Diversity

In 2021, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 18.7% under 18 years, 43.7% between 18 and 34 years, 25.3% between 35 and 64 years, and 12.3% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 47.3% were men and 52.7% were women.

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Uninsured People

14%
Uninsured
55.3%
Employer Coverage
11.9%
Medicaid
9.17%
Medicare
8.8%
Non-Group
0.771%
Military or VA

Between 2020 and 2021, the percent of uninsured citizens in Huntsville, TX grew by 15.4% from 12.2% to 14%.

The following chart shows how the percent of uninsured individuals in Huntsville, TX changed over time compared with the percent of individuals enrolled in various types of health insurance.

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