Commerce is a city located in Hunt County Texas. Commerce has a 2024 population of 9,590. Commerce is currently growing at a rate of 1.3% annually and its population has increased by 5.42% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 9,097 in 2020.
The average household income in Commerce is $57,485 with a poverty rate of 26.74%. The median age in Commerce is 23.7 years: 26 years for males, and 22.6 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Commerce was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,301 | 57.55% |
| Black or African American | 1,638 | 17.78% |
| Other race | 1,093 | 11.87% |
| Two or more races | 847 | 9.2% |
| Asian | 227 | 2.46% |
| Native American | 96 | 1.04% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 9 | 0.1% |
White
Black or African American
Other race
Two or more races
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,046 | 2.31 | 40 | 60 |
| Non Family | 1,372 | 1.31 | 21.8 | 78.2 |
| Married | 927 | 3.13 | 72.9 | 27.1 |
| Female | 461 | 2.95 | 22.6 | 77.4 |
| Male | 286 | 3.41 | 49 | 51 |
2.99
Average Family Size
2.31
Average Household Size
40.0%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 422 | 9.46% |
| Associates Degree | 366 | 8.21% |
| Bachelors Degree | 673 | 15.09% |
| Graduate Degree | 473 | 10.61% |
| High School Graduate | 1,048 | 23.5% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 337 | 7.56% |
| Some College | 1,140 | 25.57% |
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 | 2,470 | 2,288 | 972 |
| Black | 929 | 812 | 101 |
| Hispanic | 878 | 458 | 47 |
| Other Race | 599 | 235 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 292 | 229 | 47 |
| Asian | 71 | 51 | 26 |
| Native American | 32 | 27 | 0 |
The highest rate of high school graduation is among white people with a rate of 92.63%.
The highest rate of bachelors degrees is among white people with a rate of 39.35%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $48,889 | $52,708 | $46,538 |
| Graduate Degree | $63,750 | $68,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $28,883 | $35,436 | $27,991 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $23,038 | $26,042 | $15,592 |
| Overall | $30,508 | $35,513 | $28,370 |
| Some College | $31,176 | $31,634 | $30,597 |
$30,508
Average Earnings
$35,513
Average Male
$28,370
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
78.86% of Commerce residents speak only English, while 21.14% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 16.44% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,754 | 671 | 17.87% |
| Hispanic | 1,532 | 543 | 35.44% |
| Black | 1,279 | 404 | 31.59% |
| Other | 1,028 | 324 | 31.52% |
| Multiple | 550 | 254 | 46.18% |
| Native | 81 | 76 | 93.83% |
| Asian | 56 | 12 | 21.43% |
26.74%
Overall Poverty Rate
23.53%
Male Poverty Rate
29.65%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Commerce is Native, with 93.83% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Commerce is White, with 17.87% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 9.73%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.38%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 42.83%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 45.19% |
| High School | 30.41% |
| Some College | 12.35% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 11.09% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Female Unemployed | 52.94% |
| Male Employed | 17.7% |
| Female Employed | 13.63% |
| Male Unemployed | 0% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $52,661 | $71,879 |
| Households | $43,051 | $57,485 |
| Married Families | $71,875 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,547 | $35,744 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
27.0%
Overall Marriage Rate
27.1%
Male Marriage Rate
26.9%
Female Marriage Rate
male
female
The age group where males are most likely to be married is 55-64, while the female age group most likely to be married is 55-64.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
505
Number of Veterans
480
Male Veterans
25
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 304 |
| Vietnam | 85 |
| First Gulf War | 71 |
| Korea | 10 |
| World War II | 10 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 216 |
| 35 to 54 | 131 |
| 65 to 74 | 81 |
| 75+ | 48 |
| 55 to 64 | 29 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 249 | 5.7% |
| Black | 146 | 10.49% |
| Hispanic | 120 | 7.49% |
| 2+ Races | 56 | 9.12% |
| Other Race | 48 | 5.76% |
| Native American | 6 | 10.17% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
19.02%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.97%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
58.9%
Labor Force Participation
56.3%
Employment Rate
4.2%
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
69.49%
Born in Commerce
90.57%
Native Born
9.43%
Foreign Born
6.72%
Non Citizen
2.71%
Naturalized
90.57% of Commerce residents were born in the United States, with 69.49% having been born in Texas. 6.72% 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 | 10,207 | 124 | 1.23% |
| 2028 | 10,083 | 123 | 1.23% |
| 2027 | 9,960 | 123 | 1.25% |
| 2026 | 9,837 | 124 | 1.28% |
| 2025 | 9,713 | 123 | 1.28% |
| 2024 | 9,590 | 123 | 1.3% |
| 2023 | 9,467 | 172 | 1.85% |
| 2022 | 9,295 | 142 | 1.55% |
| 2021 | 9,153 | 56 | 0.62% |
| 2020 | 9,097 | -573 | -5.93% |
| 2019 | 9,670 | 127 | 1.33% |
| 2018 | 9,543 | 143 | 1.52% |
| 2017 | 9,400 | 362 | 4.01% |
| 2016 | 9,038 | 212 | 2.4% |
| 2015 | 8,826 | 53 | 0.6% |
| 2014 | 8,773 | 281 | 3.31% |
| 2013 | 8,492 | 255 | 3.1% |
| 2012 | 8,237 | 67 | 0.82% |
| 2011 | 8,170 | 81 | 1% |
| 2010 | 8,089 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 7,669 | 844 | 12.37% |
| 1990 | 6,825 | -1,311 | -16.11% |
| 1980 | 8,136 | -1,398 | -14.66% |
| 1970 | 9,534 | 3,745 | 64.69% |
| 1960 | 5,789 | -100 | -1.7% |
| 1950 | 5,889 | 1,190 | 25.32% |
| 1940 | 4,699 | 432 | 10.12% |
| 1930 | 4,267 | 425 | 11.06% |
| 1920 | 3,842 | 1,024 | 36.34% |
| 1910 | 2,818 | -7,389 | -72.39% |