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.

Texarkana, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

35,992

Median Agei

37.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

47%16,909

Black

37.4%13,470

Hispanic/Latino

9.4%3,379

Two or More

3.7%1,321

Asian

1.9%674

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.3%104

Other

0.3%95

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%40

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6.3%1,534

High School Diploma

27.1%6,584

Some College (<1 yr)

6.6%1,593

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%3,836

Associate's Degree

7.1%1,730

Bachelor's Degree

17.2%4,184

Master's Degree

7.7%1,862

Professional Degree

1.7%404

Doctorate

1.1%255

HS or Higher

90.6%

BA or Higher

27.6%

Graduate+

10.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$171,500

Median Renti

$1,010

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

51.6%7,624

Renter-Occupied

48.4%7,159

Total Units

16,482

Homeownership

51.6%

Vacancy Rate

10.3%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

816

$500–$750

1,017

$750–$1,000

1,514

$1,000–$1,250

1,434

$1,250–$1,500

1,043

$1,500–$2,000

544

$2,000+

439

Year Built

2020 or later

0.7%117

2010–2019

8.4%1,385

2000–2009

9.6%1,582

1990–1999

14%2,311

1980–1989

14.8%2,447

1970–1979

16.9%2,792

1960–1969

13.9%2,284

1950–1959

11.4%1,875

1940–1949

4.1%677

1939 or earlier

6.1%1,012

Heating Fuel

Electricity

52.4%7,745

Utility Gas

46.4%6,857

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%94

No Fuel

0.4%55

Solar

0.1%13

Other

0.1%10

Wood

0.1%9

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,573

Mean Household Incomei

$73,263

Per Capita Incomei

$30,284

Poverty Ratei

21.2%

Unemploymenti

5.2%

Labor Forcei

15,828

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

1,788

Residentsi

3,221

Avg. Tenant Renti

$349/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

15 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers1,541 homes82% occupied$376/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8247 homes64% occupied$179/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,573/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

75.3%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

20.3%

Low income$25K–$40K/yr

4.4%

Who Receives This Housing

83.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

91.4% of subsidized households are minority

23.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

21.5% 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

1,7504.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

623

Philippines

212

Canada

142

India

114

Korea

Germany

Guatemala

United Kingdom

Workforce

Total Employed

15,000

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

2,062(7.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

84.6%Insured

15.4%Uninsured