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.

Lufkin, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

34,251

Median Agei

34.6

Race & Ethnicityi

White

42.4%14,531

Hispanic/Latino

33.8%11,586

Black

18.3%6,273

Two or More

3.5%1,215

Asian

1.8%603

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%26

Other

0%17

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.8%1,242

High School Diploma

26.3%5,602

Some College (<1 yr)

7.7%1,643

Some College (1+ yr)

13.3%2,829

Associate's Degree

9.3%1,988

Bachelor's Degree

13.1%2,796

Master's Degree

7%1,481

Professional Degree

1.2%251

Doctorate

0.5%111

HS or Higher

84.3%

BA or Higher

21.8%

Graduate+

8.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$179,600

Median Renti

$1,079

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.6%6,662

Renter-Occupied

48.4%6,250

Total Units

14,555

Homeownership

51.6%

Vacancy Rate

11.3%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

502

$500–$750

638

$750–$1,000

1,335

$1,000–$1,250

1,518

$1,250–$1,500

890

$1,500–$2,000

734

$2,000+

290

Year Built

2020 or later

2.3%338

2010–2019

6.5%945

2000–2009

12.4%1,811

1990–1999

12.5%1,819

1980–1989

17.8%2,591

1970–1979

15.3%2,233

1960–1969

13.4%1,945

1950–1959

9.4%1,369

1940–1949

5.9%854

1939 or earlier

4.5%650

Heating Fuel

Electricity

59.9%7,731

Utility Gas

38%4,913

Bottled/LP Gas

1.5%198

No Fuel

0.3%44

Wood

0.2%23

Other

0%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,048

Mean Household Incomei

$75,552

Per Capita Incomei

$28,636

Poverty Ratei

17.4%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

15,657

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

1,145

Residentsi

1,935

Avg. Tenant Renti

$395/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

28 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers943 homes79% occupied$421/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8184 homes95% occupied$266/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

202/PRAC14 homes98% occupied$364/mo rent

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,048/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

70.6%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

23.4%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

82.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

82.6% of subsidized households are minority

26.5% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

29.8% 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

4,31212.6%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

3,118

Philippines

204

United Kingdom

Korea

Canada

Germany

China

Workforce

Total Employed

14,568

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,142(4.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.2%Insured

18.8%Uninsured