Where does this demographic data come from?

All demographic data comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates, which samples about 3.5 million households annually. The 5-year estimates provide the most reliable data for small geographies like municipalities.

What is the difference between Census data and ACS data?

The decennial Census (conducted every 10 years) is a full population count focusing on basic demographics. The ACS is an ongoing survey that collects detailed data on income, education, housing, commute patterns, and more. ACS data is updated annually but represents averages over a 5-year period.

How accurate is this data for small towns?

For smaller municipalities, ACS estimates have wider margins of error because fewer residents are sampled. The 5-year estimates reduce this uncertainty by averaging over a longer period. For towns under 5,000 people, treat specific numbers as approximations rather than precise counts.

Diboll, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,995

Median Agei

42.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

41.7%2,084

White

30%1,500

Black

23%1,149

Two or More

4.7%237

Other

0.3%13

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.2%12

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

13.5%469

High School Diploma

18.7%650

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%198

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%551

Associate's Degree

6.1%213

Bachelor's Degree

9.3%324

Master's Degree

3.9%137

Professional Degree

0.2%8

Doctorate

0.3%12

HS or Higher

73.6%

BA or Higher

13.8%

Graduate+

4.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$89,100

Median Renti

$706

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

65.8%960

Renter-Occupied

34.2%499

Total Units

1,613

Homeownership

65.8%

Vacancy Rate

9.5%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

141

$500–$750

152

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

5.1%83

2000–2009

3.2%52

1990–1999

16%258

1980–1989

10.2%164

1970–1979

17.4%281

1960–1969

28.7%463

1950–1959

11.8%190

1940–1949

2.1%34

1939 or earlier

5.5%88

Heating Fuel

Electricity

55%802

Utility Gas

45%657

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,902

Mean Household Incomei

$73,025

Per Capita Incomei

$22,617

Poverty Ratei

15%

Unemploymenti

4.5%

Labor Forcei

1,903

Federally Subsidized Housingi

HUD

The federal government helps low-income families, seniors, and people with disabilities afford housing through several programs. Residents typically pay about 30% of their income toward rent, with the government covering the rest. This data shows how many households in this community receive that assistance.

Subsidized Homesi

337

Residentsi

468

Avg. Tenant Renti

$381/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

3 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing294 homes71% occupied$367/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers41 homes79% occupied$478/mo rent

Rental vouchers (Section 8) that help tenants pay for private-market housing

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,902/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

67.6%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

23.8%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

8.6%

Who Receives This Housing

69.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

70.9% of subsidized households are minority

20% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

30.6% of subsidized households include a senior (62+)

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

57311.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

533

Germany

Workforce

Total Employed

1,818

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

206(5.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

83.4%Insured

16.6%Uninsured