Blum town, Texas Demographics & Population 2026

Name: Blum town, Texas Demographics
Creator: U.S. Census Bureau
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High PovertyPoverty rate of 32.1% is well above the state average

As of 2026, Blum town, Texas has a total population of 374, the 1367th largest city in Texas, with a median household income of $28,438, which is 63% lower than the state average. The poverty rate is 32.1%.

Key Takeaways

Household income is 63% below the state average, indicating significant economic challenges.
More than 1 in 4 residents live below the poverty line (32.1%), well above the national average of 12.4%.
Only 3.9% of adults have a bachelor's degree, well below the national average of 35.0%.

Blum town Quick Facts

Population 374

Median Household Income $28,438

Median Home Value $80,000

Poverty Rate 32.1%

Unemployment Rate 4.3%

Median Age 28.4 years

Homeownership Rate 80.3%

Affordability Ratio 2.8x

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 3.9%

High School Graduation Rate 78.4%

Diversity Index 37/100

Population 374 1367th of 1,800

Median Income $28,438 bottom 10%

Poverty Rate 32.1% 158% higher national

Median Home Value $80,000 bottom 20%

How Blum town Compares

Median Household Income

Blum town

$28,438

$76,292

National

$78,538

Median Home Value

Blum town

$80,000

$260,400

National

$303,400

Economy & Housing

Household Income Distribution

Under $25K 40.2%

$25K-$50K 16.5%

$50K-$100K 36.2%

$100K+ 7.1%

Employment

4.3% Unemployment Rate State: 5.1% | National: 5.2%

64.3% Labor Force Participation

Housing Overview

Owner 80.3%

Renter 19.7%

Affordability Index Very Affordable

2.8x home value to income ratio

People & Demographics

Age Distribution

Under 18

24.3%

18-34

34.0%

35-54

15.0%

55-74

24.6%

75+

2.1%

Race & Ethnicity

Diversity Index

Low Diversity

A less diverse community where one racial or ethnic group represents a large majority.

State average: 67 | National average: 60

Education

Educational Attainment (Adults 25+)

Blum town Rankings in Texas

#1367 Population of 1,800

#1517 Median Income of 1,800

#1594 Education of 1,800

#1311 Home Value of 1,800

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Cities Similar to Blum town

These cities in the same state have comparable population and economic profiles.

City	Population	Median Income	Home Value	Bachelor's+	Poverty
Gause CDP	376	N/A	$275,000	34.9%	9.6%
Juarez CDP	380	N/A	$46,400	0.0%	23.2%
Santa Rosa CDP	363	N/A	N/A	0.0%	49.6%
San Pedro CDP	398	N/A	$46,900	4.2%	51.5%
Del Sol CDP	351	N/A	N/A	0.0%	41.3%

Population Overview

Blum town is a small community located in Texas. The total population is 374. It ranks as the 1367th most populous out of 1,800 cities and towns in Texas.

Age Demographics

The median age in Blum town is 28.4 years. This is 20% lower than the state median of 35.5 years.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Blum town is $28,438. This is 63% lower than the state median of $76,292. Compared to the national median of $78,538, household income here is 64% lower. The poverty rate stands at 32.1%. This is 133% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.8%. With more than one in five residents living below the poverty line, economic hardship is a significant challenge for the community. The unemployment rate is 4.3%. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $80,000. Housing costs are 69% lower than the state median of $260,400. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 2.8x, Blum town is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 80.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 28% higher than the state average of 62.6%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Blum town is White (non-Hispanic), making up 75.9% of the population. Hispanic or Latino residents account for 23.0%. The White (non-Hispanic) population is significantly higher than the state average (75.9% vs 39.9%). The Black or African American population (0.8%) is well below the state average of 11.9%.

Education

3.9% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 88% lower than the state rate of 33.1%. Nationally, 35.0% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 78.4%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Blum town, Texas is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates (2019-2023). The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually, providing reliable estimates for communities of all sizes. Comparisons are made against Texas state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 1,800 Census-designated places in Texas. For official data, visit data.census.gov.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the population of Blum town, Texas?

Blum town, Texas has a population of 374 according to the most recent U.S. Census ACS 5-Year Estimates.

What is the median household income in Blum town, TX?

The median household income in Blum town is $28,438, which is 64% lower the national median of $78,538.

What is the poverty rate in Blum town, TX?

The poverty rate in Blum town is 32.1%. This means approximately 120 residents live below the federal poverty line.

What is the racial makeup of Blum town, Texas?

Blum town's population is 75.9% White, 0.8% Black, 23.0% Hispanic/Latino, and 0.0% Asian.

What is the median home value in Blum town, TX?

The median home value in Blum town is $80,000. The home-value-to-income ratio is 2.8x.

How educated is Blum town, Texas?

3.9% of adults (25+) in Blum town hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and 1.0% hold a graduate or professional degree.