Combes is a town located in Cameron County Texas. Combes has a 2024 population of 3,177. Combes is currently growing at a rate of 0.19% annually and its population has increased by 0.76% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 3,153 in 2020.
The average household income in Combes is $58,391 with a poverty rate of 17.5%. The median age in Combes is 37.1 years: 41 years for males, and 36.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Combes was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 1,841 | 58.61% |
| Two or more races | 897 | 28.56% |
| Other race | 211 | 6.72% |
| Asian | 145 | 4.62% |
| Black or African American | 47 | 1.5% |
| Native American | 0 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Black or African American
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 1,084 | 2.9 | 81.8 | 18.2 |
| Married | 384 | 4.02 | 74.7 | 25.3 |
| Non Family | 365 | 1.32 | 86.8 | 13.2 |
| Female | 198 | 3.85 | 80.3 | 19.7 |
| Male | 137 | 2.58 | 90.5 | 9.5 |
3.66
Average Family Size
2.9
Average Household Size
81.8%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 252 | 13.35% |
| Associates Degree | 159 | 8.42% |
| Bachelors Degree | 108 | 5.72% |
| Graduate Degree | 113 | 5.99% |
| High School Graduate | 554 | 29.34% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 326 | 17.27% |
| Some College | 376 | 19.92% |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 1,578 | 1,038 | 140 |
| 2+ Races | 472 | 400 | 75 |
| White | 247 | 219 | 53 |
| Other Race | 117 | 111 | 24 |
| Asian | 63 | 53 | 28 |
| Black | 15 | 8 | 8 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among other race people with a rate of 94.87%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among black people with a rate of 53.33%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $47,422 | $71,250 | $0 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,833 | $90,667 | $64,571 |
| High School Graduate | $28,417 | $28,045 | $29,107 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $32,765 | $34,318 | $0 |
| Overall | $37,699 | $33,258 | $40,324 |
| Some College | $39,219 | $0 | $46,250 |
$37,699
Average Earnings
$33,258
Average Male
$40,324
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
48.2% of Combes residents speak only English, while 51.8% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 47.9% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 2,597 | 533 | 20.52% |
| Multiple | 897 | 170 | 18.95% |
| Other | 211 | 13 | 6.16% |
| White | 338 | 6 | 1.78% |
17.5%
Overall Poverty Rate
18.18%
Male Poverty Rate
16.85%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Combes is Hispanic, with 20.52% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Combes is White, with 1.78% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 7.32%. Among those working part-time, it was 14.45%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 25.06%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 20.76% |
| Some College | 17.94% |
| High School | 8.66% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.07% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 11.11% |
| Female Employed | 10.24% |
| Male Employed | 9.38% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $59,440 | $68,549 |
| Households | $39,555 | $58,391 |
| Married Families | $66,500 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $30,511 | $35,115 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
37.3%
Overall Marriage Rate
37.6%
Male Marriage Rate
37.1%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 45-54, while the female age group most likely to be married is 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
120
Number of Veterans
83
Male Veterans
37
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 47 |
| Second Gulf War | 34 |
| First Gulf War | 18 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 55 to 64 | 40 |
| 65 to 74 | 38 |
| 35 to 54 | 26 |
| 18 to 34 | 16 |
| 75+ | 0 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 92 | 6.42% |
| Hispanic | 88 | 4.75% |
| 2+ Races | 20 | 3.85% |
| Black | 8 | 33.33% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
0%
Veteran Poverty Rate
19.17%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
61%
Labor Force Participation
59.9%
Employment Rate
1.7%
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
71.35%
Born in Combes
80.61%
Native Born
19.39%
Foreign Born
12.89%
Non Citizen
6.49%
Naturalized
80.61% of Combes residents were born in the United States, with 71.35% having been born in Texas. 12.89% 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 | 3,207 | 6 | 0.19% |
| 2028 | 3,201 | 6 | 0.19% |
| 2027 | 3,195 | 6 | 0.19% |
| 2026 | 3,189 | 6 | 0.19% |
| 2025 | 3,183 | 6 | 0.19% |
| 2024 | 3,177 | 6 | 0.19% |
| 2023 | 3,171 | 8 | 0.25% |
| 2022 | 3,163 | -18 | -0.57% |
| 2021 | 3,181 | 28 | 0.89% |
| 2020 | 3,153 | 129 | 4.27% |
| 2019 | 3,024 | 17 | 0.57% |
| 2018 | 3,007 | -4 | -0.13% |
| 2017 | 3,011 | -8 | -0.26% |
| 2016 | 3,019 | 13 | 0.43% |
| 2015 | 3,006 | 14 | 0.47% |
| 2014 | 2,992 | 1 | 0.03% |
| 2013 | 2,991 | 28 | 0.94% |
| 2012 | 2,963 | 28 | 0.95% |
| 2011 | 2,935 | 68 | 2.37% |
| 2010 | 2,867 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 2,553 | -654 | -20.39% |