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.

Sandy Oaks, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,396

Median Agei

48.1

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

76.7%4,141

White

20.4%1,100

Two or More

1.8%96

Asian

0.6%35

Black

0.4%24

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.1%280

High School Diploma

22.7%895

Some College (<1 yr)

4%156

Some College (1+ yr)

24.2%957

Associate's Degree

11%434

Bachelor's Degree

6.8%268

Master's Degree

3.1%121

HS or Higher

78.8%

BA or Higher

9.9%

Graduate+

3.1%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$120,300

Median Renti

$1,309

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

95.9%2,056

Renter-Occupied

4.1%88

Total Units

2,256

Homeownership

95.9%

Vacancy Rate

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.1%48

2010–2019

21.9%494

2000–2009

18.8%424

1990–1999

44.6%1,007

1980–1989

6.6%148

1970–1979

4.3%98

1960–1969

1.6%37

Heating Fuel

Electricity

95.5%2,048

Utility Gas

2.7%57

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%25

Other

0.7%14

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,806

Mean Household Incomei

$65,419

Per Capita Incomei

$26,537

Poverty Ratei

16.7%

Unemploymenti

9.1%

Labor Forcei

2,190

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

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

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

92517.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

890

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

1,991

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

245(5.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

76.9%Insured

23.1%Uninsured