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.

Smithville, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

4,216

Median Agei

43.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

62.1%2,619

Hispanic/Latino

13%546

Two or More

12%504

Black

11.5%483

Asian

1.5%64

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.1%206

High School Diploma

22.6%661

Some College (<1 yr)

12.7%371

Some College (1+ yr)

18.4%536

Associate's Degree

6.3%184

Bachelor's Degree

12.1%354

Master's Degree

4.1%119

Professional Degree

3.2%94

Doctorate

1.2%36

HS or Higher

87.7%

BA or Higher

20.7%

Graduate+

8.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$254,400

Median Renti

$1,230

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

57.1%1,014

Renter-Occupied

42.9%762

Total Units

2,034

Homeownership

57.1%

Vacancy Rate

12.7%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.2%22

$50K–$100K

5.3%54

$100K–$150K

4%41

$150K–$200K

8.1%82

$200K–$300K

47.9%486

$300K–$500K

25.3%257

$500K–$1M

5.9%60

$1M+

1.2%12

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

122

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

155

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%14

2010–2019

4.9%100

2000–2009

11.4%231

1990–1999

7.7%156

1980–1989

9.3%190

1970–1979

13.2%268

1960–1969

9.5%194

1950–1959

3.2%66

1940–1949

4.9%99

1939 or earlier

35.2%716

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

52%923

Electricity

47.2%839

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$59,977

Mean Household Incomei

$92,904

Per Capita Incomei

$40,794

Poverty Ratei

11.9%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

2,178

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.7%66

$10K–$15K

3.1%55

$15K–$20K

5.7%102

$20K–$25K

0.8%15

$25K–$30K

3%53

$30K–$35K

6.7%119

$35K–$40K

1.1%19

$40K–$45K

11.6%206

$45K–$50K

3.2%56

$50K–$60K

11.1%198

$60K–$75K

6.3%112

$75K–$100K

11.5%205

$100K–$125K

6.8%121

$125K–$150K

5.2%93

$150K–$200K

14.4%255

$200K+

5.7%101

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

168

Residentsi

310

Avg. Tenant Renti

$455/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

13 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing86 homes95% occupied$458/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers41 homes88% occupied$519/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 841 homes94% occupied$385/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $59,977/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $18K/yr

86.9%

Very low income$18K–$30K/yr

12.6%

Low income$30K–$48K/yr

0.5%

Who Receives This Housing

69.8% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

40.6% of subsidized households are minority

21% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39% 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

3809%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

301

India

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,065

Avg. Commutei

28.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,065

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

273(8.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.9%Insured

18.1%Uninsured