Groves is a city located in Jefferson County Texas. Groves has a 2024 population of 16,586. Groves is currently declining at a rate of -1.06% annually and its population has decreased by -4.11% since the most recent census, which recorded a population of 17,297 in 2020.
The average household income in Groves is $91,226 with a poverty rate of 9.35%. The median age in Groves is 41.1 years: 40.3 years for males, and 42.2 years for females.
According to the most recent ACS, the racial composition of Groves was:
Race | Population | Percentage (of total) |
|---|---|---|
| White | 10,245 | 60.19% |
| Two or more races | 3,057 | 17.96% |
| Black or African American | 1,532 | 9% |
| Asian | 1,104 | 6.49% |
| Other race | 1,082 | 6.36% |
| Native American | 1 | 0.01% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0 | 0% |
White
Two or more races
Black or African American
Asian
Other race
Native American
Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander
Household Type | Count | Average Size | Owner | Renter |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| All | 6,132 | 2.75 | 78.2 | 21.8 |
| Married | 3,244 | 3.35 | 86.2 | 13.8 |
| Non Family | 1,889 | 1.41 | 67.8 | 32.2 |
| Female | 540 | 3.52 | 56.3 | 43.7 |
| Male | 459 | 3.03 | 90.6 | 9.4 |
3.27
Average Family Size
2.75
Average Household Size
78.2%
Rate of Home Ownership
Married
Male
Female
NonFamily
owner
renter
Male
Female
Education Attained | Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| 9th to 12th Grade | 736 | 6.02% |
| Associates Degree | 2,304 | 18.85% |
| Bachelors Degree | 1,073 | 8.78% |
| Graduate Degree | 504 | 4.12% |
| High School Graduate | 3,908 | 31.98% |
| Less Than 9th Grade | 909 | 7.44% |
| Some College | 2,786 | 22.8% |
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 | 7,141 | 6,582 | 1,024 |
| Hispanic | 3,174 | 2,512 | 298 |
| 2+ Races | 1,876 | 1,517 | 196 |
| Black | 904 | 882 | 166 |
| Asian | 821 | 419 | 89 |
| Other Race | 753 | 572 | 88 |
| 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 black people with a rate of 18.36%.
All
Male
Female
Name | Average | Male | Female |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bachelors Degree | $64,444 | $0 | $64,095 |
| Graduate Degree | $62,500 | $76,932 | $59,241 |
| High School Graduate | $39,446 | $45,326 | $29,293 |
| Less Than 9th Grade | $31,570 | $35,747 | $21,941 |
| Overall | $46,261 | $53,132 | $39,136 |
| Some College | $49,188 | $59,648 | $43,343 |
$46,261
Average Earnings
$53,132
Average Male
$39,136
Average Female
Only English
Spanish
Other Indo-European Languages
Asian and Pacific Island Languages
Other Languages
71.6% of Groves residents speak only English, while 28.4% speak other languages. The non-English language spoken by the largest group is Spanish, which is spoken by 20.25% of the population.
rate
Name | Total | In Poverty | Poverty Rate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 5,166 | 849 | 16.43% |
| White | 8,845 | 595 | 6.73% |
| Multiple | 3,057 | 271 | 8.86% |
| Other | 1,068 | 147 | 13.76% |
| Black | 1,386 | 67 | 4.83% |
| Asian | 1,104 | 44 | 3.99% |
9.35%
Overall Poverty Rate
8.83%
Male Poverty Rate
9.9%
Female Poverty Rate
The race most likely to be in poverty in Groves is Hispanic, with 16.43% below the poverty level.
The race least likely to be in poverty in Groves is Asian, with 3.99% below the poverty level.
The poverty rate among those that worked full-time for the past 12 months was 1.02%. Among those working part-time, it was 19.4%, and for those that did not work, the poverty rate was 15.13%.
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Less Than 9th Grade | 28.57% |
| Some College | 5.57% |
| High School | 5.36% |
| Bachelors or Greater | 4.4% |
rate
Rate | Poverty |
|---|---|
| Male Unemployed | 9.5% |
| Male Employed | 7.61% |
| Female Employed | 4.62% |
| Female Unemployed | 4.44% |
Households
Families
MarriedFamilies
NonFamilies
Name | Median | Mean |
|---|---|---|
| Families | $84,895 | $96,884 |
| Households | $70,485 | $91,226 |
| Married Families | $105,208 | $-999,999,999 |
| Non Families | $47,775 | $76,126 |
mean
median
Married
Widowed
Divorced
Separated
NeverMarried
53.9%
Overall Marriage Rate
55.6%
Male Marriage Rate
52.1%
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
964
Number of Veterans
880
Male Veterans
84
Female Veterans
War | Veterans |
|---|---|
| Vietnam | 298 |
| Second Gulf War | 290 |
| First Gulf War | 83 |
| Korea | 0 |
| World War II | 0 |
count
Age Group | Veterans |
|---|---|
| 65 to 74 | 232 |
| 35 to 54 | 216 |
| 55 to 64 | 209 |
| 75+ | 176 |
| 18 to 34 | 131 |
count
Name | Veterans | % of Total |
|---|---|---|
| White | 841 | 9.9% |
| Hispanic | 79 | 2.19% |
| 2+ Races | 72 | 3.71% |
| Black | 26 | 2.85% |
| Other Race | 24 | 2.71% |
| Native American | 1 | 100% |
Less Than 9th Grade
High School Graduate
Some College
Bachelors or Greater
7.13%
Veteran Poverty Rate
34.49%
Veteran Disability Rate
LaborForceParticipation
60.6%
Labor Force Participation
57.9%
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
67.23%
Born in Groves
84.26%
Native Born
15.74%
Foreign Born
7.78%
Non Citizen
7.96%
Naturalized
84.26% of Groves residents were born in the United States, with 67.23% having been born in Texas. 7.78% 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 | 15,698 | -177 | -1.11% |
| 2028 | 15,875 | -178 | -1.11% |
| 2027 | 16,053 | -177 | -1.09% |
| 2026 | 16,230 | -178 | -1.08% |
| 2025 | 16,408 | -178 | -1.07% |
| 2024 | 16,586 | -178 | -1.06% |
| 2023 | 16,764 | -42 | -0.25% |
| 2022 | 16,806 | -262 | -1.54% |
| 2021 | 17,068 | -229 | -1.32% |
| 2020 | 17,297 | 1,892 | 12.28% |
| 2019 | 15,405 | -144 | -0.93% |
| 2018 | 15,549 | -172 | -1.09% |
| 2017 | 15,721 | -42 | -0.27% |
| 2016 | 15,763 | -5 | -0.03% |
| 2015 | 15,768 | 11 | 0.07% |
| 2014 | 15,757 | -66 | -0.42% |
| 2013 | 15,823 | -23 | -0.15% |
| 2012 | 15,846 | -181 | -1.13% |
| 2011 | 16,027 | -77 | -0.48% |
| 2010 | 16,104 | 0 | 0% |
| 2000 | 15,733 | -780 | -4.72% |
| 1990 | 16,513 | -577 | -3.38% |
| 1980 | 17,090 | -977 | -5.41% |
| 1970 | 18,067 | 763 | 4.41% |
| 1960 | 17,304 | 1,606 | 10.23% |