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.

Huntington, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,053

Median Agei

38.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

84.6%3,427

Two or More

6.1%248

Hispanic/Latino

4.3%175

Black

2.5%102

Other

2.5%101

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.1%200

High School Diploma

39.5%977

Some College (<1 yr)

4.6%113

Some College (1+ yr)

10.4%257

Associate's Degree

10.2%252

Bachelor's Degree

12.7%314

Master's Degree

1.5%38

Professional Degree

0.3%8

HS or Higher

87.3%

BA or Higher

14.6%

Graduate+

1.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$108,800

Median Renti

$952

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

45.3%677

Renter-Occupied

54.7%817

Total Units

1,625

Homeownership

45.3%

Vacancy Rate

8.1%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

148

$500–$750

202

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

195

$1,250–$1,500

139

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.5%8

2010–2019

7.3%119

2000–2009

4%65

1990–1999

7.4%121

1980–1989

39.8%646

1970–1979

14.4%234

1960–1969

10.2%166

1950–1959

11.5%187

1940–1949

0.9%14

1939 or earlier

4%65

Heating Fuel

Electricity

66.8%998

Utility Gas

28%419

Wood

3.9%58

Bottled/LP Gas

1.3%19

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$64,432

Mean Household Incomei

$70,199

Per Capita Incomei

$23,224

Poverty Ratei

12.1%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

1,993

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

Residentsi

118

Avg. Tenant Renti

$310/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

24 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing58 homes100% occupied$299/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers13 homes95% occupied$360/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $64,432/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

44.3%

Very low income$19K–$32K/yr

37.7%

Who Receives This Housing

81.4% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

13.2% of subsidized households are minority

26.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

43.8% 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

230.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

1,947

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

170(5.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

82.3%Insured

17.7%Uninsured