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.

Lake Jackson, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

27,974

Median Agei

35.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

57.3%16,042

Hispanic/Latino

30.6%8,557

Black

6.9%1,943

Two or More

3.1%858

Asian

1.8%493

Other

0.3%77

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%4

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.4%635

High School Diploma

20.5%3,807

Some College (<1 yr)

7.9%1,475

Some College (1+ yr)

21.4%3,978

Associate's Degree

11.5%2,134

Bachelor's Degree

17.8%3,306

Master's Degree

7.6%1,413

Professional Degree

0.5%97

Doctorate

1.8%339

HS or Higher

92.6%

BA or Higher

27.8%

Graduate+

10%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$250,100

Median Renti

$1,478

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.7%6,615

Renter-Occupied

38.3%4,110

Total Units

11,532

Homeownership

61.7%

Vacancy Rate

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$750–$1,000

385

$1,000–$1,250

689

$1,250–$1,500

919

$1,500–$2,000

1,470

$2,000+

436

Year Built

2020 or later

1.4%167

2010–2019

12.3%1,415

2000–2009

6.9%791

1990–1999

15.7%1,809

1980–1989

19.3%2,230

1970–1979

19.9%2,294

1960–1969

9.7%1,122

1950–1959

10.2%1,175

1940–1949

4.1%478

1939 or earlier

0.4%51

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

50%5,362

Electricity

48.2%5,168

No Fuel

0.9%95

Bottled/LP Gas

0.8%90

Other

0.1%10

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$90,938

Mean Household Incomei

$108,784

Per Capita Incomei

$42,090

Poverty Ratei

11.6%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

14,407

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

170

Residentsi

385

Avg. Tenant Renti

$464/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

47 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers96 homes88% occupied$485/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 874 homes97% occupied$437/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $90,938/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $27K/yr

82%

Very low income$27K–$45K/yr

16.7%

Low income$45K–$73K/yr

0.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $73K/yr

0.4%

Who Receives This Housing

85.7% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

63.6% of subsidized households are minority

26.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

36.6% 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

1,9306.9%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

868

Philippines

148

Korea

104

India

Canada

China

United Kingdom

Germany

Workforce

Total Employed

13,238

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

1,510(7.1% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.8%Insured

14.2%Uninsured