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.

Wake Village, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,867

Median Agei

38.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

60.3%3,538

Black

26.4%1,548

Hispanic/Latino

8.7%512

Asian

2.3%137

Two or More

2.2%129

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.8%108

High School Diploma

35.3%1,353

Some College (<1 yr)

9.5%363

Some College (1+ yr)

12.4%477

Associate's Degree

7.7%295

Bachelor's Degree

15.3%587

Master's Degree

7%269

Professional Degree

1.2%45

Doctorate

1.6%63

HS or Higher

92.9%

BA or Higher

25.2%

Graduate+

9.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$186,000

Median Renti

$989

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

52.2%1,188

Renter-Occupied

47.8%1,089

Total Units

2,491

Homeownership

52.2%

Vacancy Rate

8.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

4%47

$50K–$100K

2.5%30

$100K–$150K

12.5%149

$150K–$200K

35.3%419

$200K–$300K

31.1%370

$300K–$500K

14.1%167

$1M+

0.5%6

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

403

$1,000–$1,250

148

$1,250–$1,500

241

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%23

2010–2019

6.6%165

2000–2009

6.7%166

1990–1999

21.9%546

1980–1989

22.4%557

1970–1979

23.3%580

1960–1969

9.6%239

1950–1959

6.5%162

1940–1949

1.9%48

1939 or earlier

0.2%5

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

50.9%1,160

Electricity

48.4%1,102

No Fuel

0.4%9

Bottled/LP Gas

0.3%6

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$71,574

Mean Household Incomei

$83,923

Per Capita Incomei

$32,431

Poverty Ratei

14.3%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

2,959

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%115

$10K–$15K

3.1%71

$15K–$20K

2%45

$20K–$25K

8.7%197

$25K–$30K

0.5%12

$30K–$35K

7.2%164

$35K–$40K

4.3%99

$40K–$45K

2.4%54

$45K–$50K

2.6%59

$50K–$60K

4.2%96

$60K–$75K

17.3%393

$75K–$100K

15.4%350

$100K–$125K

7.3%167

$125K–$150K

7.5%170

$150K–$200K

6%137

$200K+

6.5%148

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

151

Avg. Tenant Renti

$464/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

4 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers83 homes82% occupied$464/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $71,574/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

55%

Very low income$21K–$36K/yr

30%

Low income$36K–$57K/yr

15%

Who Receives This Housing

88% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

67% of subsidized households are minority

28% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

27% 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

3215.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

121

Canada

Korea

China

India

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

2,828

Avg. Commutei

19.9 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

2,899

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

310(7.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.1%Insured

9.9%Uninsured