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 $59,903 with a poverty rate of 24.94%. The median age in Commerce is 24.1 years: 27.2 years for males, and 22.7 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Commerce was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 5,199 | 57.27% |
| Black or African American | 2,062 | 22.71% |
| Two or more races | 744 | 8.2% |
| Other race | 676 | 7.45% |
| Asian | 279 | 3.07% |
| Native American | 110 | 1.21% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 8 | 0.09% |
White
Black or African American
Two or more races
Other race
Asian
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 3,004 | 2.37 | 39.6 | 60.4 |
| Non Family | 1,272 | 1.33 | 20.2 | 79.8 |
| Married | 1,011 | 3.13 | 73.2 | 26.8 |
| Female | 438 | 3.05 | 18 | 82 |
| Male | 283 | 3.25 | 39.9 | 60.1 |
3
Average Family Size
2.37
Average Household Size
39.6%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 428 | 9.65% |
| Associates Degree | 373 | 8.41% |
| Bachelors Degree | 676 | 15.25% |
| Graduate Degree | 505 | 11.39% |
| High School Graduate | 1,169 | 26.36% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 134 | 3.02% |
| Some College | 1,149 | 25.91% |
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 | 2,638 | 2,419 | 984 |
| Black | 1,028 | 904 | 92 |
| Hispanic | 577 | 390 | 54 |
| Other Race | 322 | 190 | 0 |
| 2+ Races | 267 | 221 | 54 |
| Asian | 95 | 76 | 51 |
| Native American | 21 | 21 | 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 asian people with a rate of 53.68%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $50,089 | $55,363 | $46,719 |
| Graduate Degree | $65,278 | $68,750 | $0 |
| High School Graduate | $26,813 | $36,452 | $23,606 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $22,946 | $33,077 | $20,625 |
| Overall | $31,417 | $40,548 | $27,973 |
| Some College | $30,877 | $34,566 | $28,432 |
$31,417
Average Earnings
$40,548
Average Male
$27,973
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
83.21% of Commerce residents speak only English, while 16.79% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 12.43% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 3,926 | 714 | 18.19% |
| Black | 1,570 | 445 | 28.34% |
| Hispanic | 1,074 | 308 | 28.68% |
| Multiple | 548 | 271 | 49.45% |
| Other | 629 | 148 | 23.53% |
| Native | 68 | 63 | 92.65% |
| Asian | 111 | 25 | 22.52% |
24.94%
Overall Poverty Rate
21.92%
Male Poverty Rate
27.38%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Commerce is Native, with 92.65% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Commerce is White, with 18.19% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 3.26%. Among those working part-time, it was 29.95%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 35.8%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| High School | 28.48% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 24.91% |
| Some College | 11.08% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 7.04% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 25.25% |
| Male Employed | 13.02% |
| Female Employed | 11.32% |
| Female Unemployed | 7.64% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $53,804 | $74,730 |
| Households | $41,382 | $59,903 |
| Married Families | $76,482 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $23,611 | $35,132 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
29.6%
Overall Marriage Rate
31.8%
Male Marriage Rate
27.8%
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 45-54.
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
Second Gulf War
First Gulf War
Vietnam
Korea
World War II
479
Number of Veterans
451
Male Veterans
28
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Second Gulf War | 268 |
| Vietnam | 96 |
| First Gulf War | 73 |
| Korea | 23 |
| World War II | 13 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 18 to 34 | 208 |
| 35 to 54 | 126 |
| 75+ | 63 |
| 65 to 74 | 49 |
| 55 to 64 | 33 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 307 | 7.04% |
| Black | 98 | 5.66% |
| 2+ Races | 65 | 13.57% |
| Hispanic | 65 | 5.57% |
| Native American | 9 | 13.24% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
6.49%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.42%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.1%
Labor Force Participation
55.9%
Employment Rate
6.9%
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
68.53%
Born in Commerce
91.99%
Native Born
8.01%
Foreign Born
5.62%
Non Citizen
2.39%
Naturalized
91.99% of Commerce residents were born in the United States, with 68.53% having been born in Texas. 5.62% 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% |