City · Texas
Tomball, Texas
Tomball, city, in Harris County, Texas. Tomball had 15,768 residents on July 1, 2025 by the Census Bureau's estimate, up 28.1% since 2020; the 2020 Census counted 12,341 and the ACS 2020-2024 5-year estimates put it at 13,655 (±28). GEOID 4873316.
Residents, July 2025 estimate
15,768
Census Bureau estimate (no margin published)
2020 Census count: 12,341 · ACS 2020-2024: 13,655 ±28
Median household income
$78,562
±$9,128 (90% margin)
Texas: $78,476
Median home value
$364,300
±$27,351 (90% margin)
Texas: $283,800
Median gross rent
$1,226
±$78 (90% margin)
Texas: $1,403
Where is Tomball and what county is it in?
Tomball is a city in Harris County, Texas. It covers 13.0 square miles of land, 946 residents per square mile in 2020.
Tomball is in the Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, TX metropolitan statistical area, which takes in 10 counties (Census Bureau delineation, July 2023).
| County | 2020 residents | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Harris County | 12,341 | 100.0% |
| Montgomery 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 Tomball, and is it growing?
The Census Bureau estimates that 15,768 people lived in Tomball on July 1, 2025, up 28.1% since 2020, faster than Texas (+8.8%). The 2020 Census counted 12,341 residents. The 2020-2024 American Community Survey, a five-year sample, puts the population at 13,655 (±28).
| Measure | Tomball | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total population | 13,655 ±28 | 4,838,303 | +1,966 |
| Households | 5,213 ±398 | 1,757,164 | +844 |
| Average household size | 2.52 ±0.19 | 2.73 | no clear change |
| Housing units | 5,565 ±442 | 1,917,790 | +871 |
Tomball's population since 2000
From 9,089 in 2000 to 15,768 in 2025: up 73.5%. The 2000, 2010 and 2020 figures are census counts, each for Tomball 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 Tomball?
The median resident of Tomball is 37.7 years old; 23.0% are under 18 and 19.5% are 65 or older. The largest group is non-Hispanic white residents at 60.5%, then Hispanic or Latino residents (of any race) at 26.0%. 13.8% of residents were born outside the United States.
| Measure | Tomball | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median age | 37.7 ±2.5 | 34.6 | no clear change |
| Under 18 years | 23.0% ±2.9 pts | 25.9% | – |
| 65 years and over | 19.5% ±3.0 pts | 11.7% | – |
| Male | 46.1% ±3.1 pts | 49.7% | – |
| Hispanic or Latino (any race) | 26.0% ±5.5 pts | 44.0% | no clear change |
| White alone, not Hispanic | 60.5% ±5.9 pts | 26.6% | no clear change |
| Black or African American alone, not Hispanic | 7.4% ±3.3 pts | 18.6% | no clear change |
| Asian alone, not Hispanic | 2.1% ±1.7 pts | 7.3% | – |
| American Indian and Alaska Native alone, not Hispanic | 0.1% ±0.1 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander alone, not Hispanic | 0.0% ±0.4 pts | 0.1% | – |
| Two or more races, not Hispanic | 3.6% ±2.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Some other race alone, not Hispanic | 0.2% ±0.3 pts | 0.5% | – |
| Born outside the United States | 13.8% ±3.9 pts | 26.8% | no clear change |
| Speak a language other than English at home (age 5+) | 22.0% ±5.2 pts | 45.0% | – |
| Civilian veterans (age 18+) | 7.9% ±2.7 pts | 4.2% | – |
| With a disability | 14.7% ±4.7 pts | 11.0% | – |
| No health insurance coverage | 14.5% ±5.4 pts | 20.9% | no clear change |
| High school graduate or higher (age 25+) | 90.4% ±3.6 pts | 82.5% | – |
| Bachelor's degree or higher (age 25+) | 35.9% ±5.0 pts | 34.2% | +7.8 pts |
| Graduate or professional degree (age 25+) | 13.1% ±3.4 pts | 13.1% | – |
| Lived in the same house a year earlier | 79.2% ±5.8 pts | 85.5% | – |
| Moved from another state in the past year | 1.0% ±0.7 pts | 1.8% | – |
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 Tomball earn?
Half of Tomball's 5,213 households earn less than $78,562 a year (±$9,128), against $74,983 in Harris County and $78,476 in Texas. In 2015-2019 it was $72,813 in 2024 dollars; the margins of error cannot tell the two periods apart. 9.2% of residents live below the poverty line.
| Measure | Tomball | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income | $78,562 ±$9,128 | $74,983 | no clear change |
| Mean household income | $118,003 ±$16,128 | $111,429 | – |
| Per capita income | $45,630 ±$5,438 | $41,006 | no clear change |
| People below the poverty line | 9.2% ±3.3 pts | 16.3% | no clear change |
| Children under 18 below the poverty line | 9.3% ±6.3 pts | 23.6% | – |
| Households receiving SNAP | 14.6% ±5.5 pts | 13.4% | – |
| Households with a computer | 93.0% ±4.2 pts | 96.7% | – |
| Households with a broadband subscription | 89.6% ±4.5 pts | 92.1% | – |
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 Tomball?
Owners occupy 51.9% of Tomball's occupied homes and renters 48.1%. The median owner-occupied home is valued at $364,300 by its owner (±$27,351). The median renter pays $1,226 a month including utilities, and 51.1% of renters pay 35% or more of their income on rent.
| Measure | Tomball | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median home value (owner-occupied) | $364,300 ±$27,351 | $276,600 | +$103,762 |
| Median gross rent | $1,226 ±$78 | $1,401 | no clear change |
| Renters paying 35% or more of income on rent | 51.1% ±11.0 pts | 44.4% | no clear change |
| Median monthly owner costs, with a mortgage | $2,496 ±$278 | $2,155 | – |
| Owner-occupied homes | 51.9% ±5.9 pts | 54.7% | no clear change |
| Renter-occupied homes | 48.1% ±5.9 pts | 45.3% | – |
| Housing units | 5,565 ±442 | 1,917,790 | +871 |
| Homeowner vacancy rate | 0.0% ±1.8 pts | 1.2% | – |
| Rental vacancy rate | 6.6% ±4.2 pts | 9.3% | – |
| Single-family detached homes | 58.2% ±4.9 pts | 56.5% | – |
| Mobile homes | 1.5% ±1.2 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Built 2020 or later | 11.3% ±3.2 pts | 3.0% | – |
| Built 2010 to 2019 | 15.0% ±3.7 pts | 15.7% | – |
| Built 1939 or earlier | 4.7% ±3.6 pts | 2.5% | – |
| Households with no vehicle | 6.6% ±2.7 pts | 7.1% | – |
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 Tomball building?
Builders took permits for 309 new housing units in Tomball in 2025 (309 in single-family houses), 19.6 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 Tomball work and get to work?
70.4% of Tomball's workers drive alone and 19.8% work from home. The average trip to work takes 33.4 minutes.
| Measure | Tomball | Harris County | Change since 2015-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|
| In the labor force (age 16+) | 59.8% ±3.5 pts | 67.4% | – |
| Unemployment rate | 3.3% ±2.6 pts | 6.7% | – |
| Drove alone to work | 70.4% ±6.9 pts | 70.3% | – |
| Carpooled | 8.8% ±4.0 pts | 10.7% | – |
| Public transportation | 0.0% ±0.8 pts | 2.0% | – |
| Walked | 0.5% ±0.5 pts | 1.4% | – |
| Worked from home | 19.8% ±6.1 pts | 12.9% | +15.0 pts |
| Mean travel time to work | 33.4 min ±2.5 | 29.0 min | +7.6 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 Tomball?
3 census tracts lie mostly in Tomball, and 6 more reach into it (2020 census blocks). Their median household incomes run from $49,883 (Tract 5554.04) to $153,981 (Tract 5554.01).
| Tract | Residents, 2020-2024 | Median household income |
|---|---|---|
| Tract 5554.03Harris County | 4,474 | $82,604 |
| Tract 5554.04Harris County | 3,985 | $49,883 |
| Tract 5554.01Harris County | 3,953 | $153,981 |
| Tract 5555.01Harris County | 5,958 | $103,764 |
| Tract 5548.03Harris County | 7,984 | $142,257 |
| Tract 5555.03Harris County | 13,991 | $141,206 |
| Tract 5548.06Harris County | 2,078 | $116,006 |
| Tract 5553.03Harris County | 16,375 | $140,579 |
| Tract 6904.05Montgomery County | 5,347 | $103,021 |
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 Tomball) · Census block assignment files
How does Tomball compare with other places in Texas?
By the Census Bureau's July 2025 estimates, Tomball is the 2,334th-most populous of the 19,476 U.S. incorporated places that have one and the 191st-most populous of 1,224 in Texas.
Tomball ranks 326th 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 | 191st | 1,224 |
| Growth 2020-2025 (PEP) | 93rd | 784 |
| Residents per square mile | 563rd | 979 |
| Median household income | 326th | 933 |
| Per capita income | 195th | 978 |
| Median home value | 165th | 950 |
| Median gross rent | 353rd | 852 |
| Poverty rate | 549th | 716 |
| Bachelor's degree or higher | 214th | 877 |
| Median age | 419th | 973 |
| Owner-occupied share | 898th | 973 |
| Work from home | 136th | 557 |
| Travel time to work | 150th | 976 |
Tomball's figures with every place in Texas (CSV)
Every place in Texas, sortable · Compare Tomball 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 Tomball?
12 of the 57 figures for Tomball 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 Tomball 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 Tomball.