City · Texas
Clute, Texas
Clute, city, in Brazoria County, Texas. Clute had 10,821 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 1.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 10,604 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 10,715 (±22). GEOID 4815652.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
10,821
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 10,604 · ACS 2020-2024: 10,715 ±22
Median household income
$70,208
±$16,304 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$271,700
±$24,453 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,130
±$129 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Clute and what county is it in?
Clute is a city in Brazoria County, Texas. It covers 5.3 square miles of land, 1,994 residents per square mile in 2020.
Clute is in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Clute, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 10,821 people lived in Clute on July 1, 2025, up 1.8% since 2020, slower than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 10,604 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 10,715 (±22).
| Measure | Clute | Brazoria County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 10,715 ±22 | 391,255 | −875 |
| Households | 4,374 ±437 | 133,898 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 2.42 ±0.24 | 2.82 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,229 ±479 | 150,321 | no clear change |
Clute's population since 2000
From 10,424 in 2000 to 10,821 in 2025: up 3.8%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Clute as it was drawn that year: a place that annexed land, or a community that has since incorporated, covered a different area then. The 2005 figure is the Census Bureau's intercensal estimate, revised to fit the 2000 and 2010 counts and drawn on 2010 boundaries; 2015 and 2025 are July 1 estimates made from the census before them.
Source: The 2000, 2010 and 2020 Census counts and the Census Bureau's population estimates (intercensal 2000-2010, Vintage 2020, Vintage 2025) · Census population estimates
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); Census PEP Vintage 2025 (SUB-EST2025, CO-EST2025); 2020 Census P.L. 94-171 · Check it at data.census.gov
Who lives in Clute?
The median resident of Clute is 30.0 years old; 22.1% are under 18 and 10.7% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 57.9%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 29.1%. 13.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Clute | Brazoria County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.0 ±2.4 | 36.7 | −4.3 |
| Under 18 years | 22.1% ±3.3 pts | 25.6% | – |
| 65 years and over | 10.7% ±1.7 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Male | 47.9% ±3.3 pts | 50.4% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 57.9% ±4.9 pts | 31.6% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 29.1% ±5.8 pts | 41.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 8.0% ±4.3 pts | 15.9% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.0 pts | 7.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.2 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.5% ±2.0 pts | 2.9% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.8% ±3.0 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 38.0% ±5.4 pts | 27.8% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.4% ±1.3 pts | 6.3% | – |
| With a disability | 15.2% ±4.8 pts | 11.7% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 20.1% ±5.2 pts | 12.7% | −8.2 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 85.4% ±4.7 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 15.0% ±6.2 pts | 33.1% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 4.6% ±2.7 pts | 12.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 83.3% ±6.3 pts | 89.2% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.6% ±2.1 pts | 1.4% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profiles DP02, DP05) · Check it at data.census.gov
What do households in Clute earn?
Half of Clute's 4,374 households earn less than $70,208 a year (±$16,304), against $97,993 in Brazoria County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $69,864 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 10.4% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Clute | Brazoria County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $70,208 ±$16,304 | $97,993 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $89,803 ±$14,224 | $123,045 | – |
| Per capita income | $35,505 ±$5,148 | $42,527 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 10.4% ±4.3 pts | 7.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 15.2% ±10.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 16.5% ±6.2 pts | 8.1% | – |
| Households with a computer | 97.1% ±2.2 pts | 97.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 92.0% ±3.7 pts | 94.0% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What does housing cost in Clute?
Owners occupy 49.2% of Clute's occupied homes and renters 50.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $271,700 by its owner (±$24,453). The median renter pays $1,130 a month including utilities, and 36.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Clute | Brazoria County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $271,700 ±$24,453 | $301,600 | +$132,878 |
| Median gross rent | $1,130 ±$129 | $1,454 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 36.1% ±12.4 pts | 38.6% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,903 ±$272 | $2,331 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 49.2% ±8.2 pts | 74.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 50.8% ±8.2 pts | 25.9% | – |
| Housing units | 5,229 ±479 | 150,321 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.9% ±1.6 pts | 1.1% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 18.1% ±6.0 pts | 12.0% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 48.6% ±6.8 pts | 73.4% | – |
| Mobile homes | 4.7% ±2.1 pts | 8.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 6.2% ±3.5 pts | 4.4% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 14.1% ±5.2 pts | 19.6% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 5.7% ±2.7 pts | 3.1% | – |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP04) · Check it at data.census.gov
How many new homes is Clute building?
Builders took permits for 29 new housing units in Clute in 2025 (29 in single-family houses), 2.7 per 1,000 residents against 6.6 across Texas.
Counts of units in permits a local office issued; not every permitted unit is built. A year marked with months was reported for part of the year.
Source: Building Permits Survey, annual place files 2019-2025, U.S. Census Bureau · Census Building Permits Survey
How do people in Clute work and get to work?
87.5% of Clute's workers drive alone and 2.9% work from home. The average trip to work takes 21.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 8.6%.
| Measure | Clute | Brazoria County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 68.8% ±4.3 pts | 63.6% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 8.6% ±4.5 pts | 4.7% | no clear change |
| Drove alone to work | 87.5% ±4.2 pts | 79.7% | – |
| Carpooled | 7.0% ±3.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Walked | 0.9% ±1.6 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 2.9% ±1.6 pts | 10.8% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 21.2 min ±2.4 | 30.6 min | no clear change |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) (Data Profile DP03) · Check it at data.census.gov
What census tracts are in Clute?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Clute, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $41,768 (Tract 6640) to $93,582 (Tract 6638).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6638Brazoria County | 6,013 | $93,582 |
| Tract 6639Brazoria County | 2,211 | $54,091 |
| Tract 6640Brazoria County | 3,574 | $41,768 |
| Tract 6635Brazoria County | 5,016 | $67,306 |
| Tract 6636Brazoria County | 5,284 | $132,925 |
| Tract 6642Brazoria County | 2,251 | $75,938 |
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026); 2020 block assignment files (tract share = share of the tract's census blocks in Clute) · Census block assignment files
How does Clute compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Clute is the 3,039th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 239th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Clute ranks 424th of 933 places in Texas with 1,000 or more residents and a reliable estimate, by median household income.
| Measure | Rank | Of |
|---|---|---|
| Population, July 2025 estimate | 239th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 474th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 197th | 979 |
| Median household income | 424th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 380th | 978 |
| Median home value | 298th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 425th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 521st | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 647th | 877 |
| Median age | 873rd | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 922nd | 973 |
| Work from home | 552nd | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 728th | 976 |
Clute's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Clute with other places
Source: PlainCities ranks computed from the American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026) and PEP Vintage 2025 · How ranks are computed
How reliable are the figures for Clute?
10 of the 57 figures for Clute on this page carry a coefficient of variation over 40% and are marked with a ring: they come from a small sample, so read them as rough.
The American Community Survey samples about one household in eight over five years, so every figure is an estimate with a 90% margin of error (shown under each value). A ring marks an estimate whose coefficient of variation is over 40%. A change is called only when the gap between the two periods is larger than their combined 90% margin (the square root of the sum of the two squared margins), the Census Bureau's test. How to read a margin of error.
Source: American Community Survey 2020-2024 5-year estimates, U.S. Census Bureau (released January 2026): margins of error as published · ACS technical documentation
How these figures are made: methodology and release checks · reading a margin of error · every state · corrections
Not on this page: crime, weather and schools for Clute are other agencies' records. Crime: the FBI's Crime Data Explorer · climate: NOAA's U.S. Climate Normals · schools: the National Center for Education Statistics' public schools in Clute.