City · Texas
Navasota, Texas
Navasota, city, in Grimes County, Texas. Navasota had 9,904 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 29.4% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 7,643 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 8,542 (±176). GEOID 4850472.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
9,904
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 7,643 · ACS 2020-2024: 8,542 ±176
Median household income
$51,276
±$14,329 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$208,100
±$36,152 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$860
±$269 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Navasota and what county is it in?
Navasota is a city in Grimes County, Texas. It covers 8.4 square miles of land, 915 residents per square mile in 2020.
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grimes County | 7,643 | 100.0% |
| Brazos County | land only, no residents | – |
Source: 2024 Gazetteer and 2020 place-by-county files, U.S. Census Bureau · Census reference files
How many people live in Navasota, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 9,904 people lived in Navasota on July 1, 2025, up 29.4% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 7,643 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 8,542 (±176).
| Measure | Navasota | Grimes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 8,542 ±176 | 31,340 | +977 |
| Households | 2,735 ±334 | 10,255 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.05 ±0.36 | 2.71 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 2,967 ±330 | 12,349 | no clear change |
Navasota's population since 2000
From 6,789 in 2000 to 9,904 in 2025: up 45.9%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Navasota 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 Navasota?
The median resident of Navasota is 32.3 years old; 31.0% are under 18 and 15.9% are 65 or older. The largest group is Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 37.1%, then non-Hispanic white residents at 36.4%. 9.2% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Navasota | Grimes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 32.3 ±4.9 | 40.1 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 31.0% ±3.9 pts | 22.4% | – |
| 65 years and over | 15.9% ±3.2 pts | 18.6% | – |
| Male | 46.2% ±3.4 pts | 54.6% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 37.1% ±7.1 pts | 25.5% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 36.4% ±7.6 pts | 56.8% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 24.3% ±4.7 pts | 11.3% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.6 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 1.9% ±1.4 pts | 4.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 9.2% ±4.6 pts | 7.3% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 30.1% ±6.9 pts | 21.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.9% ±2.4 pts | 7.5% | – |
| With a disability | 11.8% ±3.6 pts | 15.4% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 26.5% ±6.7 pts | 18.3% | +17.4 pts |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 73.1% ±8.7 pts | 80.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 19.9% ±6.5 pts | 19.7% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 9.0% ±4.6 pts | 6.3% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 92.4% ±2.5 pts | 89.7% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 0.8% ±0.9 pts | 0.5% | – |
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 Navasota earn?
Half of Navasota's 2,735 households earn less than $51,276 a year (±$14,329), against $69,803 in Grimes County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 the median was $69,138 in 2024 dollars, so it fell by $17,862 after inflation. 14.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Navasota | Grimes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $51,276 ±$14,329 | $69,803 | −$17,862 |
| Mean household income | $109,698 ±$55,212 | $96,294 | – |
| Per capita income | $37,004 ±$19,214 | $32,583 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 14.2% ±6.1 pts | 14.6% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 21.6% ±10.5 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 18.2% ±9.8 pts | 13.8% | – |
| Households with a computer | 87.5% ±5.8 pts | 93.8% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 74.8% ±7.9 pts | 83.6% | – |
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 Navasota?
Owners occupy 60.1% of Navasota's occupied homes and renters 39.9%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $208,100 by its owner (±$36,152). The median renter pays $860 a month including utilities, and 38.5% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Navasota | Grimes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $208,100 ±$36,152 | $237,400 | +$52,786 |
| Median gross rent | $860 ±$269 | $1,069 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 38.5% ±13.3 pts | 34.7% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,729 ±$215 | $1,681 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 60.1% ±8.0 pts | 79.9% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 39.9% ±8.0 pts | 20.1% | – |
| Housing units | 2,967 ±330 | 12,349 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±2.9 pts | 1.5% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 10.5% ±10.1 pts | 7.2% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 67.2% ±8.9 pts | 70.9% | – |
| Mobile homes | 9.4% ±5.6 pts | 21.7% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 8.0% ±4.6 pts | 7.5% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 9.8% ±5.0 pts | 22.8% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 6.1% ±3.6 pts | 4.2% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 9.0% ±5.1 pts | 4.8% | – |
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 Navasota building?
Builders took permits for 68 new housing units in Navasota in 2025 (65 in single-family houses), 6.9 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 Navasota work and get to work?
70.5% of Navasota's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 24.6 minutes.
| Measure | Navasota | Grimes County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.4% ±5.0 pts | 50.9% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 7.2% ±5.1 pts | 5.1% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 70.5% ±9.3 pts | 79.1% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.4% ±5.4 pts | 9.1% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±1.4 pts | 0.0% | – |
| Walked | 3.9% ±3.6 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 13.1% ±8.8 pts | 8.2% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 24.6 min ±3.9 | 35.9 min | +5.3 min |
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 Navasota?
2 census tracts lie mostly in Navasota, and 3 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $51,417 (Tract 1802.01) to $64,645 (Tract 1801.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 1802.01Grimes County | 5,233 | $51,417 |
| Tract 1801.01Grimes County | 4,384 | $64,645 |
| Tract 1802.02Grimes County | 3,023 | $105,734 |
| Tract 20.11Brazos County | 7,167 | $137,533 |
| Tract 20.10Brazos County | 5,747 | $145,656 |
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 Navasota) · Census block assignment files
How does Navasota compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Navasota is the 3,242nd-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 260th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Navasota ranks 735th 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 | 260th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 89th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 581st | 979 |
| Median household income | 735th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 343rd | 978 |
| Median home value | 462nd | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 684th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 399th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 487th | 877 |
| Median age | 788th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 763rd | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 546th | 976 |
Navasota's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Navasota 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 Navasota?
12 of the 57 figures for Navasota 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 Navasota 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 Navasota.