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Groom, TX
Town in Carson County, Texas.
Population
549
Land area
0.7sq mi
People per sq mi
738
ZIP codes
0
Groom and its ZIP codes
Groom at a glance
- Groom is about 6.4 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $67,917 a year, 13% less than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $93,900 (67% below Texas) and median rent is $1,094 a month.
Local data for Groom, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Groom, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$67,917
Poverty rate
2.6%
Median home value
$93,900
Median rent
$1,094/mo
Homeownership
84.8%
Bachelor's or higher
23.3%
Median age
46.4
Average commute
33.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (102), Irish Americans (55), Mexican Americans (8).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Carson County. PPP loans are for Groom.
Unemployment rate
3.4%
Aug 2026, +0.2 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$103,878
7,046 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$57,997
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$50.17M
FY 2026, $8,640 per person
How people get to work
Groom, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone88.6%
- Carpooled5.7%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.7%
- Worked from home5.0%
Average one-way commute: 33.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Groom, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Very Low
Top: drought
Storm events since 1996
996
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
9
0.3% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
93° / 24°F
21.1 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Groom, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.2%
U.S. 33.3% +1.9 pts
Diabetes
12.8%
U.S. 12.1% +0.7 pts
Smoking
15.3%
U.S. 12.8% +2.5 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
11.5%
U.S. 11.1% about the same
Cities near Groom
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| ClaudeCity | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| White DeerTown | 16 mi | 1.7 |
| HowardwickCity | 16 mi | 2 |
| PanhandleTown | 18 mi | 2.1 |
| AlanreedCensus-designated place | 21 mi | 0.5 |
| ClarendonCity | 23 mi | 3 |
| LeforsTown | 24 mi | 0.4 |
| PampaCity | 25 mi | 9 |
| SkellytownTown | 25 mi | 0.5 |
| WashburnCensus-designated place | 26 mi | 1 |
| Lelia LakeCensus-designated place | 29 mi | 0.9 |
| McLeanTown | 29 mi | 1.2 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Groom, TX in?
- Groom is in Carson County, Texas.
- What is the population of Groom, TX?
- About 549 people live in Groom, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Groom?
- Nearby places include Claude (16 mi), White Deer (16 mi), Howardwick (16 mi), Panhandle (18 mi), Alanreed (21 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023