Commerce, TX

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2023 Population

9,211

1.47% 1-year growth

US Senator

John Cornyn

Republican Party

US Senator

Ted Cruz

Republican Party

2023 Median Age

23.7

1.66% 1-year decrease

2023 Poverty Rate

26.7%

7.24% 1-year increase

2023 Median Household Income

$43,051

4.03% 1-year growth

2023 Median Property Value

$124,800

8.81% 1-year growth

2023 Employed Population

4,328

3.27% 1-year growth

About

In 2023, Commerce, TX had a population of 9.21k people with a median age of 23.7 and a median household income of $43,051. Between 2022 and 2023 the population of Commerce, TX grew from 9,078 to 9,211, a 1.47% increase and its median household income grew from $41,382 to $43,051, a 4.03% increase.

The 5 largest ethnic groups in Commerce, TX are White (Non-Hispanic) (52%), Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) (17.7%), Other (Hispanic) (11.2%), Two+ (Hispanic) (5.61%), and White (Hispanic) (5.53%).

None of the households in Commerce, 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.

93.3% of the residents in Commerce, TX are U.S. citizens.

The largest universities in Commerce, TX are Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) (3,530 degrees awarded in 2022).

In 2023, the median property value in Commerce, TX was $124,800, and the homeownership rate was 40%.

Most people in Commerce, TX drove alone to work, and the average commute time was 19.6 minutes. The average car ownership in Commerce, TX was 2 cars per household.

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Population & Diversity

Commerce, TX is home to a population of 9.21k people, from which 93.3% are citizens. As of 2023, 9.43% of Commerce, TX residents were born outside of the country (869 people).

In 2023, there were 2.94 times more White (Non-Hispanic) residents (4.79k people) in Commerce, TX than any other race or ethnicity. There were 1.63k Black or African American (Non-Hispanic) and 1.04k Other (Hispanic) residents, the second and third most common ethnic groups.

Population & Diversity

Citizenship

93.3%

2023 Citizenship

94.4%

2022 Citizenship

As of 2023, 93.3% of Commerce, TX residents were US citizens, which is lower than the national average of 93.4%. In 2022, the percentage of US citizens in Commerce, TX was 94.4%, meaning that the rate of citizenship has been decreasing.

The following chart shows US citizenship percentages in Commerce, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Diversity

Race and Ethnicity

The 3 largest ethnic groups in Commerce, TX

White (Non-Hispanic)
4.79k ± 488
Black or African American (Non-Hispanic)
1.63k ± 428
Other (Hispanic)
1.04k ± 433

22.6%

Hispanic Population

2.08k people

22.6% of the people in Commerce, TX are hispanic (2.08k people).

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

Global Diversity

The PUMS dataset is not available at the Place level, so we are showing data for Texas.

Most Common Origin

Mexico
2,430,315 ± 36,649 people
India
305,649 ± 13,502 people
El Salvador
224,600 ± 11,591 people

In 2022, the most common birthplace for the foreign-born residents of Texas was Mexico, the natal country of 2,430,315 Texas residents, followed by India with 305,649 and El Salvador with 224,600.

Foreign-Born Population

9.43%

2023 Foreign-Born Population

869 people

8.01%

2022 Foreign-Born Population

727 people

As of 2023, 9.43% of Commerce, TX residents (869 people) were born outside of the United States, which is lower than the national average of 13.8%. In 2022, the percentage of foreign-born citizens in Commerce, TX was 8.01%, meaning that the rate has been increasing.

The following chart shows the percentage of foreign-born residents in Commerce, TX compared to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Military

Veterans

Most Common Service Period

Gulf War (2001-)
304 ± 206
Vietnam
85 ± 63
Gulf War (1990s)
43 ± 54

Commerce, TX has a large population of military personnel who served in Gulf War (2001-), 3.58 times greater than any other conflict.

Economy

The economy of Commerce, TX employs 4.33k people. The largest industries in Commerce, TX are Educational Services (1,089 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (539 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (463 people), and the highest paying industries are Public Administration ($187,740), Wholesale Trade ($50,854), and Arts, Entertainment, & Recreation ($45,234).

Males in Texas have an average income that is 1.38 times higher than the average income of females, which is $58,213. The income inequality in Texas (measured using the Gini index) is 0.476, which is lower than than the national average.

Employment

Occupations

4.33k

2023 Value

± 541

3.27%

1 Year growth

± 17.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Commerce, TX grew at a rate of 3.27%, from 4.19k employees to 4.33k employees.

The most common job groups, by number of people living in Commerce, TX, are Education Instruction, & Library Occupations (621 people), Office & Administrative Support Occupations (529 people), and Food Preparation & Serving Related Occupations (501 people). This chart illustrates the share breakdown of the primary jobs held by residents of Commerce, TX.

Unemployment Insurance Claims

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This chart shows weekly unemployment insurance claims in Texas (not-seasonally adjusted) compared with the four states with the most similar impact.

The most recent data point uses Advance State Claims data, which can be revised in subsequent weeks.

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Industries

Employment by Industries

4.33k

2023 Value

± 541

3.27%

1 Year growth

± 17.4%

From 2022 to 2023, employment in Commerce, TX grew at a rate of 3.27%, from 4.19k employees to 4.33k employees.

The most common employment sectors for those who live in Commerce, TX, are Educational Services (1,089 people), Health Care & Social Assistance (539 people), and Accommodation & Food Services (463 people). This chart shows the share breakdown of the primary industries for residents of Commerce, TX, though some of these residents may live in Commerce, TX and work somewhere else. Census data is tagged to a residential address, not a work address.

Median Earnings by Industry

$28,190

Median earning men ± $6,355

$24,462

Median earning women ± $3,469

The industries with the best median earnings for men in 2023 are Wholesale Trade ($50,610), Transportation & Warehousing, & Utilities ($47,778), and Manufacturing ($46,477).

The industries with the best median earnings for women in 2023 are Educational Services, & Health Care & Social Assistance ($30,713), Manufacturing ($29,667), and Finance & Insurance, & Real Estate & Rental & Leasing ($28,625).

Employment by Industry Sector

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Y-Axis

4.59%

Year-over-year growth

Employment change between February 2022 and February 2023

As of February 2023, there are 13.8M people employed in Texas. This represents a 4.59% increase in employment when compared to February 2022.

Right after the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during April 2020, a general dip can be seen across industry sectors, resulting in an overall decline in employment by 9.63%.

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

Civics

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

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.

Presidential Elections

Presidential Popular Vote Over Time

Voting results are not available for Commerce, TX. Showing the available data for Texas.

2024 Election Results

Donald J. Trump (56.1%)
Republican Party
Kamala Harris (42.5%)
Democratic Party
Jill Stein (0.726%)
Green Party

In the 2024 presidential election, the popular vote in Texas went to Donald J. Trump with 56.1% of the vote. The runner-up was Kamala Harris (42.5%), followed by Jill Stein (0.726%).

The following chart shows the popular vote results in Texas for each registered party from 1976 to 2024.

Senator Elections

US Senators from Texas

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John Cornyn

Senator from Texas

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 Texas

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.

US Representative Elections

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.

Education

In 2022, universities in Commerce, TX awarded 3,530 degrees. The student population of Commerce, TX in 2022 is skewed towards women, with 4,337 male students and 6,969 female students.

Most students graduating from Universities in Commerce, TX are White (1,606 and 48.8%), followed by Hispanic or Latino (687 and 20.9%), Black or African American (592 and 18%), and Two or More Races (197 and 5.98%).

The largest universities in Commerce, TX by number of degrees awarded are Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) (3,530 and 100%).

The most popular majors in Commerce, TX are Other Multidisciplinary Studies (570 and 16.1%), General Business Administration & Management (390 and 11%), and Accounting (156 and 4.42%).

The median tuition cost in Commerce, TX for a public four year colleges is $4,790 for in-state students and $17,030 for out-of-state students.

Admissions & Enrollments

Applicants, Admissions & Enrolled

University

Measure

In 2022 in Commerce, TX, the percentage of applicants admitted was 86.4%, while the percentage of admitted who enrolled was 17%. The number of students enrolled in 2022 was 11,306 (38.4% men and 61.6% women).

The line chart shows the evolution of the percentage of applicants admitted, admitted who enrolled or the number of students enrolled according to the option selected in the upper button.

Enrollments by Gender and Races

Universities

In 2022 there were 11,306 students enrolled in Commerce, TX, 38.4% men and 61.6% women.

By race, the largest number of students enrolled was concentrated in White with 4,665 records, of which 62.9% were women and 37.1% men.

Completions

Concentrations

Most Common

Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
144 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
107 degrees awarded
Other Multidisciplinary Studies
570 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common concentation for Bachelors Degree recipients in Commerce, TX was Criminal Justice - Safety Studies with 144 degrees awarded.

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

Universities

Gender

Race

Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554)

Largest Universities by degrees awarded

3,530 degrees awarded

In 2022, the institution with the largest number of graduating students was Texas A & M University-Commerce (224554) with 3,530 degrees awarded.

Student Diversity

University

In 2022, 1,284 men were awarded degrees from institutions in Commerce, TX, which is 0.572 times less than the 2,246 female students who received degrees in the same year.

In 2022 the most common race/ethnicity group awarded degrees at institutions was White students. These 1,606 degrees mean that there were 2.34 times more degrees awarded to White students then the next closest race/ethnicity group, Hispanic or Latino, with 687 degrees awarded.

Awarded Degrees over Time

The graph shows the evolution of awarded degrees by degrees. Under the paragraphs, the average number of awarded degrees by university in each degree is shown.

Tuition

Average Net Price by Sector

Universities

Public, 4-year or above ($4,790) is the sector with the highest median state tuition in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($5,236) is the sector with the highest median state fee in 2022.

Public, 4-year or above ($1,040) is the sector with the highest average net price of books and supplies.

The graph shows the average net price by sector and year.

Working Population

Educational Pyramid

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Measure

In 2022, 1.59% of men over 25 years of age had not completed any academic degree (no schooling), while 1.53% of women were in the same situation.

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

Educational Attainment

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Race

The most common educational levels obtained by the working population in 2022 were High School or Equivalent (5.7M), Some college (4.97M), and Bachelors Degree (4.2M).

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.

Housing & Living

The median property value in Commerce, TX was $124,800 in 2023, which is 0.411 times smaller than the national average of $303,400. Between 2022 and 2023 the median property value increased from $114,700 to $124,800, a 8.81% increase. The homeownership rate in Commerce, TX is 40%, which is approximately the same as the national average of 65%.

People in Commerce, TX have an average commute time of 19.6 minutes, and they drove alone to work. Car ownership in Commerce, TX is approximately the same as the national average, with an average of 2 cars per household.

Median household income in Commerce, TX is $43,051. In 2023, the place with the highest median household income in Commerce, TX was Census Tract 9601 with a value of $64,688, followed by Census Tract 9605 and Census Tract 9606, with respective values of $60,066 and $40,603.

Housing

Property

$124,800

Median Property Value 2023

±$35,843

$1,219

Median Property Taxes

±$272

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 Commerce, TX the largest share of households pay taxes in the $800 - $1,499 range.

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

Rent vs Own

40%

Homeownership

2023

69.1%

Homeowners with Mortgage

2023

In 2023, 40% of the housing units in Commerce, TX were occupied by their owner. This percentage grew from the previous year's rate of 39.6%.

This chart shows the percentage of owner in Commerce, TX compared it's parent and neighboring geographies.

Equity

Income by Location

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Race/Ethnicity

Highest Median Household Income (Total)

Census Tract 9601
Census Tract 9605
Census Tract 9606

In 2023, the place with the highest Median Household Income (Total) in Commerce, TX was Census Tract 9601 with a value of $64,688, followed by Census Tract 9605 and Census Tract 9606, with respective values of $60,066 and $40,603.

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

Household Income

Please note that the buckets used in this visualization were not evenly distributed by ACS when publishing the data.

$43,051

Median Household Income

± $3,787

3.05k

Number of Households

± 442

In 2023, the median household income of the 3.05k households in Commerce, TX grew to $43,051 from the previous year's value of $41,382.

The following chart displays the households in Commerce, 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.

Wage Distribution

The closest comparable wage GINI for Commerce, TX is from Texas.

0.476

2022 Wage GINI in Texas

0.476

2021 Wage GINI in Texas

In 2022, the income inequality in Texas was 0.476 according to the GINI calculation of the wage distribution. Income inequality had a 0.0231% decline from 2021 to 2022, 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.

This chart shows the number of workers in Texas across various wage buckets compared to the national average.

Transportation

Commuter Transportation

Most Common Commute in 2023

Drove Alone (69.7%)
Walked (9.29%)
Carpooled (8.31%)

In 2023, 69.7% of workers in Commerce, TX drove alone to work, followed by those who walked to work (9.29%) and those who carpooled to work (8.31%).

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.

Commute Time

19.6 minutes

Average Travel Time

Using averages, employees in Commerce, TX have a shorter commute time (19.6 minutes) than the normal US worker (26.6 minutes). Additionally, 2.73% of the workforce in Commerce, TX have "super commutes" in excess of 90 minutes.

The chart below shows how the median household income in Commerce, TX compares to that of it's neighboring and parent geographies.

Car Ownership

2 cars

Average Number

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

Poverty

Poverty & Diversity

26.7% of the population for whom poverty status is determined in Commerce, TX (1.88k out of 7.03k people) live below the poverty line, a number that is higher than the national average of 12.4%. The largest demographic living in poverty are Males 35 - 44, followed by Females 18 - 24 and then Females < 5.

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

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.

Social Needs

Data only available at the state level.

Most prevalent states

California
35,798 individuals
New York
5,087 individuals
Florida
4,915 individuals

In 2017, California had the highest estimated number of chronically homeless individuals in the nation, at 35,798. New York has the second highest (5,087), followed by Florida (4,915).

The following map shows the estimated number of chronically homeless individuals by state over multiple years.

Health

84.7% of the population of Commerce, TX has health coverage, with 47.7% on employee plans, 15.9% on Medicaid, 4.64% on Medicare, 15.1% on non-group plans, and 1.4% on military or VA plans.

Primary care physicians in Hunt County, TX see 3442 patients per year on average, which represents a 4.75% increase from the previous year (3286 patients). Compare this to dentists who see 2954 patients per year, and mental health providers who see 1162 patients per year.

Coverage

Patient to Clinician Ratios

Data is only available at the country level. Showing data for Hunt County, TX.

3,442 to 1

Patient to Primary Care Physician Ratio in Hunt County, TX

Primary care physicians in Hunt County, TX see an average of 3,442 patients per year. This represents a 4.75% increase from the previous year (3,286 patients).

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

Health Care Diversity

In 2023, insured persons according to age ranges were distributed in 26.9% under 18 years, 40.4% between 18 and 34 years, 26.2% between 35 and 64 years, and 6.45% over 64 years.

By gender, of the total number of insured persons, 49.4% were men and 50.6% were women.

The following chart shows the number of people with health coverage by gender.

Uninsured People

15.3%

Uninsured

47.7%

Employer Coverage

15.9%

Medicaid

4.64%

Medicare

15.1%

Non-Group

1.4%

Military or VA

Between 2022 and 2023, the percent of uninsured citizens in Commerce, TX grew by 4.15% from 14.7% to 15.3%.

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

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