City · Texas
Splendora, Texas
Splendora, city, in Montgomery County, Texas. Splendora had 2,146 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 28.8% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 1,683 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 2,131 (±669). GEOID 4869548.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
2,146
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 1,683 · ACS 2020-2024: 2,131 ±669
Median household income
$85,461
±$30,645 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$254,500
±$88,155 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,190
±$252 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Splendora and what county is it in?
Splendora is a city in Montgomery County, Texas. It covers 3.0 square miles of land, 554 residents per square mile in 2020.
Splendora 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 Splendora, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 2,146 people lived in Splendora on July 1, 2025, up 28.8% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 1,683 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 2,131 (±669).
| Measure | Splendora | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 2,131 ±669 | 684,432 | no clear change |
| Households | 683 ±190 | 247,541 | no clear change |
| Average household size | 3.12 ±0.34 | 2.75 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 763 ±194 | 266,019 | no clear change |
Splendora's population since 2000
From 1,275 in 2000 to 2,146 in 2025: up 68.3%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Splendora 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 Splendora?
The median resident of Splendora is 30.4 years old; 30.5% are under 18 and 6.4% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 62.2%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 37.3%. 15.3% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Splendora | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 30.4 ±4.5 | 37.2 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 30.5% ±6.4 pts | 25.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 6.4% ±2.6 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Male | 48.4% ±4.4 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 37.3% ±15.3 pts | 27.9% | +21.5 pts |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 62.2% ±15.2 pts | 58.7% | −21.5 pts |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.3 pts | 6.1% | – |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 3.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.2 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±2.3 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.1 pts | 3.5% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.3% ±0.5 pts | 0.4% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 15.3% ±8.4 pts | 15.2% | – |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 33.2% ±15.8 pts | 25.3% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 4.3% ±2.1 pts | 6.7% | – |
| With a disability | 13.8% ±5.5 pts | 10.5% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 33.4% ±13.8 pts | 15.1% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 83.5% ±7.2 pts | 90.3% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 7.0% ±3.1 pts | 38.8% | no clear change |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 1.4% ±1.4 pts | 13.7% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 82.4% ±9.1 pts | 88.0% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 2.7% ±4.7 pts | 1.9% | – |
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 Splendora earn?
Half of Splendora's 683 households earn less than $85,461 a year (±$30,645), against $97,701 in Montgomery County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $67,158 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 13.5% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Splendora | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $85,461 ±$30,645 | $97,701 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $94,084 ±$16,742 | $135,795 | – |
| Per capita income | $29,939 ±$4,528 | $49,479 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 13.5% ±6.7 pts | 9.4% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 16.2% ±11.2 pts | 11.9% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 19.6% ±8.0 pts | 6.6% | – |
| Households with a computer | 96.5% ±3.4 pts | 98.1% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 94.9% ±4.8 pts | 94.8% | – |
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 Splendora?
Owners occupy 61.2% of Splendora's occupied homes and renters 38.8%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $254,500 by its owner (±$88,155). The median renter pays $1,190 a month including utilities, and 27.6% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Splendora | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $254,500 ±$88,155 | $346,200 | +$112,601 |
| Median gross rent | $1,190 ±$252 | $1,532 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 27.6% ±12.9 pts | 39.6% | – |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $1,904 ±$347 | $2,343 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 61.2% ±11.6 pts | 71.8% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 38.8% ±11.6 pts | 28.2% | – |
| Housing units | 763 ±194 | 266,019 | no clear change |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±11.3 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 4.7% ±7.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 40.8% ±10.2 pts | 68.3% | – |
| Mobile homes | 48.0% ±11.0 pts | 11.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 5.4% ±5.2 pts | 7.7% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 16.8% ±8.2 pts | 26.5% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 0.4% ±0.6 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 1.0% ±1.1 pts | 3.4% | – |
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 Splendora building?
Builders took permits for 0 new housing units in Splendora in 2025 (0 in single-family houses), 0.0 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 Splendora work and get to work?
76.6% of Splendora's workers drive alone. The average trip to work takes 34.5 minutes.
| Measure | Splendora | Montgomery County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 62.0% ±8.7 pts | 64.7% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 1.9% ±1.9 pts | 4.6% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 76.6% ±10.9 pts | 72.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 11.7% ±5.5 pts | 8.4% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.3% ±0.4 pts | 0.7% | – |
| Walked | 0.4% ±0.7 pts | 0.9% | – |
| Worked from home | 9.8% ±7.5 pts | 15.9% | – |
| Mean travel time to work | 34.5 min ±4.5 | 31.8 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 Splendora?
No census tract lies mostly in Splendora; 3 tracts reach into it (2020 census blocks).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 6928.03Montgomery County | 7,013 | $78,821 |
| Tract 6929Montgomery County | 4,989 | $71,321 |
| Tract 6927.02Montgomery County | 6,216 | $98,257 |
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 Splendora) · Census block assignment files
How does Splendora compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Splendora is the 7,431st-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 589th-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Splendora ranks 280th 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 | 589th | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 90th | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 807th | 979 |
| Median household income | 280th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 558th | 978 |
| Median home value | 337th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 376th | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 415th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 863rd | 877 |
| Median age | 864th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 735th | 973 |
| Travel time to work | 119th | 976 |
Splendora's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Splendora 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 Splendora?
18 of the 57 figures for Splendora 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 Splendora 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 Splendora.