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Cumby, TX
City in Hopkins County, Texas.
Population
720
Land area
1sq mi
People per sq mi
749
ZIP codes
0
Cumby and its ZIP codes
Cumby at a glance
- Cumby is about 6.5 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- The median household income is $58,846, 25% below the Texas median of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $118,800 (58% below Texas) and median rent is $1,063 a month.
Local data for Cumby, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Cumby, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$58,846
Poverty rate
17.2%
Median home value
$118,800
Median rent
$1,063/mo
Homeownership
65.3%
Bachelor's or higher
16.4%
Median age
34.9
Average commute
26.4 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: French Americans (128), German Americans (104), Irish Americans (64).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Hopkins County. PPP loans are for Cumby.
Unemployment rate
3.8%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$56,573
14,697 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$58,893
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$230M
FY 2026, $6,252 per person
How people get to work
Cumby, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone85.8%
- Carpooled4.9%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked1.1%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home7.5%
Average one-way commute: 26.4 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Cumby, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Low
Top: ice storm
Storm events since 1996
515
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
55
0.4% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
94° / 34°F
46.5 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Cumby, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.0%
U.S. 33.3% +1.7 pts
Diabetes
11.5%
U.S. 12.1% -0.6 pts
Smoking
14.0%
U.S. 12.8% +1.2 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
10.8%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Cumby
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| CampbellCity | 6.5 mi | 1.3 |
| CommerceCity | 8.9 mi | 8.3 |
| NeylandvilleTown | 10 mi | 0.3 |
| Lone OakCity | 11 mi | 1.1 |
| Sulphur SpringsCity | 14 mi | 20.5 |
| PointCity | 14 mi | 2.8 |
| GreenvilleCity | 16 mi | 32.3 |
| East TawakoniCity | 17 mi | 1.8 |
| EmoryCity | 18 mi | 2 |
| CooperCity | 19 mi | 1.5 |
| TiraTown | 19 mi | 1.4 |
| West TawakoniCity | 19 mi | 2.8 |
| Wolfe CityCity | 21 mi | 1.1 |
| Pecan GapCity | 21 mi | 0.6 |
| YantisTown | 21 mi | 1.8 |
| LadoniaTown | 21 mi | 2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Cumby, TX in?
- Cumby is in Hopkins County, Texas.
- What is the population of Cumby, TX?
- About 720 people live in Cumby, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Cumby?
- Nearby places include Campbell (6.5 mi), Commerce (8.9 mi), Neylandville (10 mi), Lone Oak (11 mi), Sulphur Springs (14 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023