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Krum, TX
City in Denton County, Texas.
Population
6,189
Land area
3sq mi
People per sq mi
2,063
ZIP codes
0
Krum and its ZIP codes
Krum at a glance
- Krum is about 18 times as dense as Texas as a whole.
- Households here earn a median of $124,405 a year, 59% more than the Texas figure of $78,476.
- A typical owner-occupied home is valued at $336,500 (19% above Texas) and median rent is $1,974 a month.
Local data for Krum, TX
Counts from official public data
Housing and community stats
Krum, TX, American Community Survey 2020-2024
Median household income
$124,405
Poverty rate
3.9%
Median home value
$336,500
Median rent
$1,974/mo
Homeownership
75.8%
Bachelor's or higher
36.2%
Median age
35.9
Average commute
32.0 min
Largest reported origins and ancestries: German Americans (1,480), Mexican Americans (452), Irish Americans (421).
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Denton County. PPP loans are for Krum.
Unemployment rate
4.2%
Aug 2026, +0.1 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$67,956
320,064 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$80,108
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$4.5B
FY 2026, $5,009 per person
How people get to work
Krum, TX, workers 16 and older. American Community Survey 5-year estimates
- Drove alone76.8%
- Carpooled5.8%
- Public transit0.0%
- Walked0.0%
- Bicycle0.0%
- Taxi, ride-hailing, motorcycle or other0.4%
- Worked from home17.0%
Average one-way commute: 32.0 minutes for people who do not work from home.
Environment and hazard risk
Krum, TX, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively High
Top: tornado
Storm events since 1996
1,558
Countywide, mostly hail
Flood insurance policies
1,740
0.7% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
96° / 32°F
35.6 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Krum, TX, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
35.8%
U.S. 33.3% +2.5 pts
Diabetes
9.1%
U.S. 12.1% -3.0 pts
Smoking
12.4%
U.S. 12.8% about the same
Uninsured (18-64)
12.2%
U.S. 11.1% +1.1 pts
Cities near Krum
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| DentonCity | 5.4 mi | 96.9 |
| PonderTown | 6.9 mi | 3.4 |
| SangerCity | 8.2 mi | 11.8 |
| DISHTown | 9.9 mi | 1.6 |
| ArgyleCity | 11 mi | 11.6 |
| Corral CityTown | 11 mi | 0.2 |
| NorthlakeTown | 13 mi | 19.7 |
| CorinthCity | 13 mi | 7.8 |
| LantanaCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 2.3 |
| Shady ShoresTown | 13 mi | 3.2 |
| JustinCity | 13 mi | 4.5 |
| BartonvilleTown | 13 mi | 6.8 |
| KrugervilleCity | 14 mi | 1.6 |
| Cross RoadsTown | 14 mi | 6.8 |
| Copper CanyonTown | 14 mi | 4.7 |
| Hickory CreekTown | 15 mi | 4.9 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Krum, TX in?
- Krum is in Denton County, Texas.
- What is the population of Krum, TX?
- About 6,189 people live in Krum, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Krum?
- Nearby places include Denton (5.4 mi), Ponder (6.9 mi), Sanger (8.2 mi), DISH (9.9 mi), Argyle (11 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023