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Commerce, TX
City in Hunt County, Texas.
Population
9,383
Land area
8.3sq mi
People per sq mi
1,128
ZIP codes
0
Commerce and its ZIP codes
Commerce at a glance
- Commerce is about 9.8 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- It is the 282nd most populous of 1,795 cities and towns in Texas.
- Households here earn a median of $44,386 a year, 43% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $161,600 (43% below Texas) and median rent is $909 a month.
Local data for Commerce, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Commerce, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$44,386
Poverty rate
23.4%
Median home value
$161,600
Median rent
$909/mo
Homeownership
41.5%
Bachelor's or higher
30.0%
Median age
26.1
Average commute
19.9 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: Mexican Americans (1,630), German Americans (1,014), Irish Americans (568).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hunt County. PPP loans are for Commerce.
Unemployment rate
4.6%
Aug 2026, 0.0 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$64,260
33,372 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$50,952
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$1.9B
FY 2026, $19,316 per person
How people get to work
Commerce, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone64.4%
- Carpooled10.1%
- Public transit0.1%
- Walked13.5%
- Bicycle2.4%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other1.7%
- Worked from home7.7%
Average one-way commute: 19.9 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Commerce, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
646
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
159
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
97° / 33°F
47.0 inches of rain a year
Hazards, floods and storm historyCheck a flood zone1 historic places
Health statistics
Share of adults in Commerce, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
37.0%
U.S. 33.3% +3.7 pts
Diabetes
10.3%
U.S. 12.1% -1.8 pts
Smoking
15.2%
U.S. 12.8% +2.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.7%
U.S. 11.1% +4.6 pts
Cities near Commerce
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| NeylandvilleTown | 7.2 mi | 0.3 |
| CampbellCity | 7.6 mi | 1.3 |
| CumbyCity | 8.9 mi | 1 |
| LadoniaTown | 12 mi | 2 |
| Wolfe CityCity | 13 mi | 1.1 |
| Pecan GapCity | 13 mi | 0.6 |
| CooperCity | 15 mi | 1.5 |
| GreenvilleCity | 16 mi | 32.3 |
| CelesteCity | 17 mi | 1.3 |
| TiraTown | 18 mi | 1.4 |
| Lone OakCity | 18 mi | 1.1 |
| Sulphur SpringsCity | 19 mi | 20.5 |
| BaileyCity | 20 mi | 0.4 |
| WindomTown | 22 mi | 0.6 |
| RoxtonCity | 22 mi | 0.9 |
| PointCity | 22 mi | 2.8 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Commerce, TX in?
- Commerce is in Hunt County, Texas.
- What is the population of Commerce, TX?
- About 9,383 people live in Commerce, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Commerce?
- Nearby places include Neylandville (7.2 mi), Campbell (7.6 mi), Cumby (8.9 mi), Ladonia (12 mi), Wolfe City (13 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023