Groves, Texas
Groves: Human settlement in Jefferson County, Texas, United States of America
About
Groves is a city located in the county of Jefferson in the U.S. state of Texas. Its population at the 2010 census was 16,144 and a population density of 1,202 people per km². After 10 years in 2020 city had an estimated population of 15,268 inhabitants.
Quick Facts about Groves
| Population : | 15,268 (2020) |
| Country : | United States of America |
| State : | Texas (United States) |
| County : | Jefferson County |
| Postal code : | 77619 |
| Phone Area Codes : | 409 |
| Area : | 13.44 km2 |
| Altitude : | 10 feet / 3 meters |
| Time Zone : | America/Chicago |
| Local time : | 09:56:40 (5th December 2025) |
| Density : | 1,136 Pop. per km² as of 2020 |
| Population growth : | -5.74% (2010-2020) |
Geography
Groves is located at 29°56'54"N 93°55'2"W (29.9482700, -93.9171200).
Groves map
- Official Website
Official website of Groves
Demographics
According to census records, the population of Groves decreased by 5.74% in 10 years.
| Year | Population | % Change | Method |
| 2010 | 16,144 | - | census |
| 2011 | 16,028 | -0.72% | estimation process |
| 2012 | 15,847 | -1.14% | estimation process |
| 2013 | 15,824 | -0.15% | estimation process |
| 2014 | 15,762 | -0.39% | estimation process |
| 2015 | 15,773 | 0.07% | estimation process |
| 2016 | 15,771 | -0.01% | estimation process |
| 2017 | 15,739 | -0.2% | estimation process |
| 2018 | 15,582 | -1.01% | estimation process |
| 2019 | 15,480 | -0.66% | estimation process |
| 2020 | 15,268 | -1.39% | estimation process |
Demographic Facts
| Estimated population as of July 1, 2019 : | 18,856 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of April 1, 2010 : | 18,510 |
| Based on demographic estimates as of 1 April 2010 : | 1.9% |
| April 1, 2020 Population : | 19,248 |
| April 1, 2010 Population : | 18,795 |
| People under 5 years old, percentage : | 5.4% |
| People under 18 years old, percentage : | 24.1% |
| People over 65 (%) : | 18.9% |
| Female persons, % : | 53.1% |
| White only, percent : | 75.7% |
| Black or African American alone, percent : | 14.7% |
| American Indian and Alaska Native only, % : | 0.2% |
| Asians alone % : | 5.6% |
| Only Native Hawaiians and Other Pacific Islanders, % : | 0.0% |
| % of people who have participated in two or more races : | 3.1% |
| % of Hispanic or Latino : | 3.4% |
| White people, not Hispanic or Latino people, make up the majority of the population. : | 73.1% |
| 2015-2019 Veterans : | 982 |
| Percentage of foreign-born people, 2015-2019 : | 6.9% |
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.0% |
Economic Facts
| Rate of owner-occupied housing units, 2015-2019 : | 74.0% |
| Owner-occupied housing unit median value, 2015-2019 : | $218,200 |
| From 2015 to 2019, the median selected monthly owner costs - with a mortgage : | $1,544 |
| Monthly owner costs, without a mortgage, at the median, 2015-2019 : | $599 |
| 2015-2019 median gross rent : | $1,098 |
| 2015-2019 Households : | 7,822 |
| Population per household, 2015-2019 : | 2.38 |
| Living in the same house a year ago, percentage of people aged one year and up, 2015-2019 : | 89.6% |
| Languages other than English spoken at home, as a percentage of people aged 5 and up, 2015-2019 : | 9.2% |
| Households with computers, %, 2015-2019 : | 90.7% |
| Percentage of households with a broadband Internet subscription, 2015-2019 : | 87.8% |
| Percentage of people aged 25 and up with a high school diploma or higher, 2015-2019 : | 96.1% |
| Bachelor's degree or higher, proportion of people aged 25 and up, 2015-2019 : | 45.5% |
| Percentage of people under the age of 65 who have a disability, 2015-2019 : | 7.0% |
| Persons under the age of 65 who do not have health insurance, as a percentage : | 3.8% |
| Total civilian labor force, percent of population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 68.3% |
| Female labor force participation in the civilian labor force, as a percentage of the population aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 64.2% |
| Total receipts/revenue for health care and social assistance in 2012 ($1,000) : | 124,585 |
| Manufacturers' total shipments in 2012 ($1,000) : | 1,210,812 |
| 2012 total retail sales ($1,000) : | 977,627 |
| 2012 total retail sales per capita : | $52,110 |
| Mean commute time to work (in minutes), workers aged 16 and up, 2015-2019 : | 25.6 |
| 2015-2019 median household income (in 2019 dollars) : | $76,674 |
| Income per capita in the previous 12 months (in 2019 dollars), 2015-2019 : | $39,262 |
| Percentage of people living in poverty : | 5.8% |
| Total number of businesses in 2012 : | 1,919 |
| Men-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,063 |
| Women-owned businesses in 2012 : | 625 |
| Minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 278 |
| Non-minority-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,517 |
| Veteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 105 |
| Nonveteran-owned businesses in 2012 : | 1,673 |
| 2010 population per square mile : | 1,365.0 |
| 2010 land area in square miles : | 13.77 |
Other Places in Groves
1 Groves City Hall
4925 McKinley Ave, Groves, TX 77619 ➦ Show Map
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2 Groves City Hall
3947 Lincoln Ave, Groves, TX 77619 ➦ Show Map
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3 Groves City Building & Permits
4925 McKinley Ave, Groves, TX 77619 ➦ Show Map
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4 Groves City Water Leaks & Swr
4925 McKinley Ave, Groves, TX 77619 ➦ Show Map
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People born in Groves (3)
People born in Groves, including writer Mary Karr, football player and coach Greg Davis, football player and coach Jim Bob Helduser, .
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Schools in Groves
College & universities near Groves, TX
| Code | Name | City | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 226116 | Lamar State College-Port Arthur | Port Arthur (TX) | 77640 |
| 226091 | Lamar University | Beaumont (TX) | 77705 |
| 441760 | Lamar Institute of Technology | Beaumont (TX) | 77705 |
| 226107 | Lamar State College-Orange | Orange (TX) | 77630 |
| 434283 | Academy of Hair Design-Beaumont | Beaumont (TX) | 77701-4650 |
Stations (3)
Amtrak & bus stations near Groves, TX
| Code | Name | Address | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| BMT | Beaumont | 2555 W. Cedar Street | RAIL |
| LCH | Lake Charles | 100 Ryan Street | RAIL |
| GLS | Galveston (Texas Eagle Bus), Texas | 25th St. and Strand St. | BUS |
Other cities in Jefferson County
Cities, towns, neighborhoods & other populated places in Jefferson County , TX.
| City Name | Population | Title |
|---|---|---|
| Beaumont | 115,473 | The fourth most populous city in Jefferson County, Texas. |
| Port Arthur | 53,921 | The most populous city in Jefferson County, Texas. |
| Nederland | 17,184 | City in Texas, United States |
| Port Neches | 12,596 | City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States |
| Central Gardens | 4,347 | Census designated place |
| Bevil Oaks | 1,209 | City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States |
| Pine Island | 1,205 | Town of the United States |
| China | 1,204 | City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States |
| Nome | 592 | City in Jefferson County, Texas, United States |
| Higgins | 378 | City in the United States |
| Taylor Landing | 237 | City in Jefferson County, Texas |
Distance to Other Cities
Groves distances to largest Texas cities