Tomball, TX Demographics

A map of Tomball's Population by Race

Tomball, Texas has an estimated population of 13,655, a large increase from the 12,341 recorded in the 2020 Census. The population is 60.5% White, 26.0% Hispanic, 7.4% Black, 3.6% Multiracial, 2.1% Asian, and 0.3% Native American/Other. This demographic dot map shows the population of Tomball, with one dot drawn for each person counted by the Census, color-coded by race.

Tomball has become considerably more racially diverse since the 2020 Census. It is considerably less diverse than Texas overall. Demographers use a diversity index to measure the probability that two randomly selected individuals belong to different racial or ethnic groups. In Tomball, that probability was 49.8% in 2020 and 55.9% in the most recent ACS estimates.

Tomball is ranked the 221st most populous place in Texas, out of 1,863 places. This ranking is based on the Census definition of a place, which includes incorporated places like cities, towns, and villages, as well as unincorporated census-designated places (CDPs). Tomball was ranked the 233rd most populous place in the 2020 Census.

Tomball's White Population

8,266 residents of Tomball, or 60.5% of the population, identify as White. The share of White residents in Tomball is significantly higher than in Texas overall, where 39.1% of the population is White. Tomball ranks 631st statewide in terms of White residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tomball's White population has remained roughly the same. White residents' share of Tomball's population has decreased from 67.5% to 60.5%.

Tomball is more White than neighboring Pinehurst (50.7% White). Tomball is less White than neighboring Stagecoach (80.1% White), The Woodlands (64.6% White), Magnolia (64.3% White), and Shenandoah (71.7% White).

Tomball's Black Population

1,016 residents of Tomball, or 7.4% of the population, identify as Black. The share of Black residents in Tomball is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 11.9% of the population is Black. Tomball ranks 447th statewide in terms of Black residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tomball's Black population has grown by an estimated 22.0%. Black residents' share of Tomball's population has increased from 6.7% to 7.4%.

Tomball is more Black than neighboring Stagecoach (0.5% Black), Pinehurst (2.7% Black), The Woodlands (3.7% Black), and Shenandoah (1.3% Black).

Tomball's Asian Population

293 residents of Tomball, or 2.1% of the population, identify as Asian. The share of Asian residents in Tomball is slightly lower than in Texas overall, where 5.5% of the population is Asian. Tomball ranks 336th statewide in terms of Asian residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tomball's Asian population has grown by an estimated 65.5%. Asian residents' share of Tomball's population has increased from 1.4% to 2.1%.

Tomball is more Asian than neighboring Stagecoach (1.7% Asian), Pinehurst (0.9% Asian), and Magnolia (0.7% Asian). Tomball is less Asian than neighboring The Woodlands (6.7% Asian), and Shenandoah (10.1% Asian).

Tomball's Hispanic Population

3,544 residents of Tomball, or 26.0% of the population, identify as Hispanic. The share of Hispanic residents in Tomball is considerably lower than in Texas overall, where 39.7% of the population is Hispanic. Tomball ranks 1157th statewide in terms of Hispanic residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tomball's Hispanic population has grown by an estimated 42.7%. Hispanic residents' share of Tomball's population has increased from 20.1% to 26.0%.

Tomball is more Hispanic than neighboring Stagecoach (11.5% Hispanic), The Woodlands (20.6% Hispanic), Magnolia (21.9% Hispanic), and Shenandoah (15.7% Hispanic). Tomball is less Hispanic than neighboring Pinehurst (39.5% Hispanic).

Tomball's Native American/Other Population

43 residents of Tomball, or 0.3% of the population, identify as American Indian/Alaska Native/Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander/Other. The share of Native American/Other residents in Tomball is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 0.6% of the population is Native American/Other. Tomball ranks 780th statewide in terms of Native American/Other residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tomball's Native American/Other population has declined by an estimated 51.7%. Native American/Other residents' share of Tomball's population has remained roughly unchanged at 0.3%.

Tomball is more Native American/Other than neighboring Shenandoah (0% Native American/Other). Tomball is less Native American/Other than neighboring Stagecoach (1.6% Native American/Other), Pinehurst (4.3% Native American/Other), The Woodlands (0.5% Native American/Other), and Magnolia (2.4% Native American/Other).

Tomball's Multiracial Population

493 residents of Tomball, or 3.6% of the population, identify as Multiracial. The share of Multiracial residents in Tomball is comparable to the share in Texas overall, where 3.1% of the population is Multiracial. Tomball ranks 733rd statewide in terms of Multiracial residents as a share of the population, out of 1,863 places.

Since the 2020 Census, Tomball's Multiracial population has grown by an estimated 14.7%. Multiracial residents' share of Tomball's population has remained roughly unchanged at 3.6%.

Tomball is more Multiracial than neighboring Pinehurst (1.9% Multiracial), Magnolia (3.3% Multiracial), and Shenandoah (1.2% Multiracial). Tomball is less Multiracial than neighboring Stagecoach (4.7% Multiracial), and The Woodlands (4% Multiracial).

Sources: Most recent population estimates are from the 2020-2024 American Community Survey 5-Year Estimates. 2020 population counts and map data are from 2020 Census State Redistricting Data. Geographic data are from Census TIGER/Line Shapefiles.