Blum is a town located in Hill County Texas. Blum has a 2024 population of 413. Blum is currently growing at a rate of 1.72% annually and its population has increased by 7.83% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 383 in 2020.
The average household income in Blum is $46,561 with a poverty rate of 32.09%. The median age in Blum is 28.4 years: 24.2 years for males, and 28.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Blum was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 359 | 95.99% |
| Other race | 6 | 1.6% |
| Two or more races | 4 | 1.07% |
| Black or African American | 3 | 0.8% |
| Native American | 2 | 0.53% |
| Asian | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Other race
Two or more races
Black or African American
Native American
Asian
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 127 | 2.94 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Female | 51 | 4.02 | 62.7 | 37.3 |
| Married | 40 | 3.05 | 85 | 15 |
| Non Family | 31 | 0 | 100 | 0 |
| Male | 5 | 3.2 | 100 | 0 |
2.97
Average Family Size
2.94
Average Household Size
80.3%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 31 | 14.9% |
| Associates Degree | 11 | 5.29% |
| Bachelors Degree | 6 | 2.88% |
| Graduate Degree | 2 | 0.96% |
| High School Graduate | 108 | 51.92% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 14 | 6.73% |
| Some College | 36 | 17.31% |
Less Than 9th Grade
9th to 12th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Associates Degree
Bachelors Degree
Graduate Degree
High School Graduation Rate
Bachelors Rate
Race | Total | High School | Bachelors |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 179 | 148 | 8 |
| Hispanic | 28 | 14 | 0 |
| Other Race | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Native American | 1 | 1 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among native american people with a rate of 100%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 4.47%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $51,250 | $0 | $51,250 |
| Graduate Degree | $0 | $0 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $21,300 | $29,792 | $20,489 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $0 | $40,313 | $0 |
| Overall | $22,350 | $40,417 | $21,033 |
| Some College | $49,091 | $67,917 | $48,409 |
$22,350
Average Earnings
$40,417
Average Male
$21,033
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
89.4% of Blum residents speak only English, while 10.6% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 10.6% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 284 | 68 | 23.94% |
| Hispanic | 86 | 52 | 60.47% |
| Native | 2 | 2 | 100% |
| Multiple | 4 | 2 | 50% |
32.09%
Overall Poverty Rate
37.29%
Male Poverty Rate
27.41%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Blum is Native, with 100% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Blum is White, with 23.94% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 17.48%. Among those working part-time, it was 45.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 22.11%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 31.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 17.78% |
| Some College | 0% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 0% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Employed | 41.18% |
| Female Employed | 19.78% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
| Female Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $36,667 | $43,477 |
| Households | $28,438 | $46,561 |
| Married Families | $56,250 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $20,179 | $25,887 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
28.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
29.9%
Male Marriage Rate
26.2%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is Over 65, while the female age group most likely to be married is 35-44.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
14
Number of Veterans
14
Male Veterans
0
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 10 |
| First Gulf War | 2 |
| Second Gulf War | 0 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 75+ | 7 |
| 65 to 74 | 5 |
| 55 to 64 | 2 |
| 18 to 34 | 0 |
| 35 to 54 | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 14 | 5.15% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
14.29%
Veteran Poverty Rate
64.29%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
64.3%
Labor Force Participation
61.5%
Employment Rate
4.3%
Unemployment Rate
LaborForceParticipation
LaborForceParticipation
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
Non citizens include legal permanent residents (green card holders), international students, temporary workers, humanitarian migrants, and illegal immigrants.
Europe
Asia
Africa
Oceania
Latin America
North America
75.94%
Born in Blum
98.66%
Native Born
1.34%
Foreign Born
1.07%
Non Citizen
0.27%
Naturalized
98.66% of Blum residents were born in the United States, with 75.94% having been born in Texas. 1.07% of residents are not US citizens. Of those not born in the United States, the largest percentage are from Latin America.
Year | Population | Growth | Change |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2029 | 452 | 8 | 1.8% |
| 2028 | 444 | 8 | 1.83% |
| 2027 | 436 | 7 | 1.63% |
| 2026 | 429 | 8 | 1.9% |
| 2025 | 421 | 8 | 1.94% |
| 2024 | 413 | 7 | 1.72% |
| 2023 | 406 | 9 | 2.27% |
| 2022 | 397 | 7 | 1.79% |
| 2021 | 390 | 7 | 1.83% |
| 2020 | 383 | -89 | -18.86% |
| 2019 | 472 | 7 | 1.51% |
| 2018 | 465 | 7 | 1.53% |
| 2017 | 458 | 10 | 2.23% |
| 2016 | 448 | 2 | 0.45% |
| 2015 | 446 | 3 | 0.68% |
| 2014 | 443 | 1 | 0.23% |
| 2013 | 442 | -5 | -1.12% |
| 2012 | 447 | 2 | 0.45% |
| 2011 | 445 | 0 | 0% |
| 2010 | 445 | 0 | 0% |