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Blossom, TX
City in Lamar County, Texas.
Population
1,393
Land area
2.6sq mi
People per sq mi
545
ZIP codes
0
Blossom and its ZIP codes
Blossom at a glance
- Blossom is about 4.7 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $55,114 a year, 30% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $120,700 (57% below Texas) and median rent is $920 a month.
Local data for Blossom, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Blossom, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$55,114
Poverty rate
9.4%
Median home value
$120,700
Median rent
$920/mo
Homeownership
65.3%
Bachelor's or higher
11.9%
Median age
30.6
Average commute
22.6 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (373), Irish Americans (98), German Americans (73).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Lamar County. PPP loans are for Blossom.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, +0.6 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$53,747
22,227 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$53,557
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$342M
FY 2026, $6,819 per person
How people get to work
Blossom, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone86.3%
- Carpooled11.1%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.0%
- Worked from home2.6%
Average one-way commute: 22.6 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Blossom, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
584
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
117
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 33°F
48.9 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Blossom, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
34.6%
U.S. 33.3% +1.3 pts
Diabetes
11.1%
U.S. 12.1% -1.0 pts
Smoking
14.1%
U.S. 12.8% +1.3 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.8%
U.S. 11.1% +0.7 pts
Cities near Blossom
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Sun ValleyCity | 2.5 mi | 0.2 |
| RenoCity | 5 mi | 4.1 |
| DetroitTown | 6.7 mi | 1.6 |
| ParisCity | 9.4 mi | 35.2 |
| DeportCity | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| PowderlyCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 7.3 |
| TocoCity | 15 mi | 0.2 |
| BogataCity | 17 mi | 1.4 |
| BrookstonCensus-designated place | 18 mi | 0.7 |
| ClarksvilleCity | 19 mi | 3 |
| Grant, OKCensus-designated place | 20 mi | 1.9 |
| RoxtonCity | 21 mi | 0.9 |
| PettyCensus-designated place | 25 mi | 0.6 |
| Sawyer, OKTown | 25 mi | 8.6 |
| Fort Towson, OKTown | 25 mi | 5.6 |
| Hugo, OKCity | 26 mi | 6.3 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Blossom, TX in?
- Blossom is in Lamar County, Texas.
- What is the population of Blossom, TX?
- About 1,393 people live in Blossom, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Blossom?
- Nearby places include Sun Valley (2.5 mi), Reno (5 mi), Detroit (6.7 mi), Paris (9.4 mi), Deport (10 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023