City · Texas
Combine, Texas
Combine, city, mostly in Kaufman County (61.5% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Dallas County, Texas. Combine had 2,769 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 25.0% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 2,245 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,785 (±669). GEOID 4816216.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,769
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 2,245 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,785 ±669
Median household income
$94,756
±$16,249 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$323,800
±$97,823 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,741
±$342 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Combine and what county is it in?
Combine is a city mostly in Kaufman County (61.5% of its 2020 residents), with a part in Dallas County, Texas. It covers 7.3 square miles of land, 308 residents per square mile in 2020.
Combine is in the Dallas-Fort Worth-Arlington, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 11 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Kaufman County | 1,381 | 61.5% |
| Dallas County | 864 | 38.5% |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Combine, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,769 people lived in Combine on July 1, 2025, up 25.0% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 2,245 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,785 (±669).
| Measure | Combine | Kaufman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,785 ±669 | 172,604 | no clear change |
| Households | 814 ±167 | 50,990 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.42 ±0.40 | 3.36 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 874 ±171 | 54,130 | no clear change |
Combine's population since 2000
From 1,788 in 2000 to 2,769 in 2025: up 54.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Combine 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 Combine?
The median resident of Combine is 38.7 years old; 22.4% are under 18 and 17.1% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 67.4%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 25.5%. 12.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Combine | Kaufman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 38.7 ±5.1 | 33.8 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 22.4% ±4.6 pts | 28.8% | – |
| 65 years and over | 17.1% ±4.4 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Male | 50.6% ±4.4 pts | 49.3% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 25.5% ±9.2 pts | 27.4% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 67.4% ±9.7 pts | 48.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.9% ±1.2 pts | 18.4% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 1.4% ±1.8 pts | 1.8% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.7% ±2.7 pts | 3.3% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 0.2% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 12.3% ±6.4 pts | 11.4% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 20.7% ±10.2 pts | 22.6% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 6.7% ±2.0 pts | 5.8% | – |
| With a disability | 14.3% ±4.0 pts | 11.1% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 16.7% ±6.6 pts | 15.0% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 74.7% ±9.2 pts | 86.4% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 20.3% ±5.5 pts | 26.5% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 6.1% ±3.1 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 94.5% ±4.0 pts | 84.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.4% ±0.5 pts | 1.7% | – |
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 Combine earn?
Half of Combine's 814 households earn less than $94,756 a year (±$16,249), against $89,485 in Kaufman County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $97,153 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 6.3% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Combine | Kaufman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $94,756 ±$16,249 | $89,485 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $128,322 ±$20,857 | $106,230 | – |
| Per capita income | $40,567 ±$9,025 | $34,359 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 6.3% ±3.4 pts | 9.7% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.5% ±8.7 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 10.3% ±6.3 pts | 9.9% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.1% ±3.6 pts | 97.4% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 88.1% ±5.7 pts | 90.7% | – |
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 Combine?
Owners occupy 91.2% of Combine's occupied homes and renters 8.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $323,800 by its owner (±$97,823). The median renter pays $1,741 a month including utilities.
| Measure | Combine | Kaufman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $323,800 ±$97,823 | $320,900 | no clear change |
| Median gross rent | $1,741 ±$342 | $1,554 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 8.0% ±13.6 pts | 44.0% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,242 ±$496 | $2,257 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 91.2% ±4.5 pts | 78.1% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 8.8% ±4.5 pts | 21.9% | – |
| Housing units | 874 ±171 | 54,130 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 18.2% ±22.1 pts | 9.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 71.5% ±8.8 pts | 78.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 26.4% ±8.8 pts | 10.9% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 3.0% ±3.5 pts | 12.8% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 7.6% ±4.2 pts | 24.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.0% ±5.6 pts | 2.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 2.0% ±2.1 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 Combine building?
Builders took permits for 4 new housing units in Combine in 2025 (4 in single-family houses), 1.4 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 Combine work and get to work?
69.4% of Combine's workers drive alone and 12.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 39.2 minutes. The unemployment rate in 2020-2024 averaged 10.0%.
| Measure | Combine | Kaufman County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 65.2% ±5.6 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 10.0% ±5.9 pts | 5.3% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 69.4% ±6.6 pts | 76.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 17.4% ±5.8 pts | 9.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.0% ±3.8 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Worked from home | 12.8% ±5.4 pts | 12.5% | +9.1 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 39.2 min ±4.0 | 35.6 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 Combine?
No census tract lies mostly in Combine; 2 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 508.02Kaufman County | 10,902 | $115,145 |
| Tract 170.06Dallas County | 5,847 | $61,316 |
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 Combine) · Census block assignment files
How does Combine compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Combine is the 6,589th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 517th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Combine ranks 215th 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 | 517th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 106th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 912th | 979 |
| Median household income | 215th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 265th | 978 |
| Median home value | 222nd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 135th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 633rd | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 470th | 877 |
| Median age | 364th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 100th | 973 |
| Work from home | 263rd | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 42nd | 976 |
Combine's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Combine 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 Combine?
16 of the 57 figures for Combine 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 Combine 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 Combine.