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.

Surfside Beach, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

677

Median Agei

54.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

82.7%560

Hispanic/Latino

10.3%70

Other

3.4%23

Asian

1.6%11

Black

1%7

Two or More

0.7%5

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

5.6%32

High School Diploma

19.4%112

Some College (<1 yr)

1.9%11

Some College (1+ yr)

17.4%100

Associate's Degree

9.9%57

Bachelor's Degree

19.4%112

Master's Degree

16.5%95

Professional Degree

4%23

Doctorate

1%6

HS or Higher

95.1%

BA or Higher

41%

Graduate+

21.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$337,700

Median Renti

$1,600

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.2%276

Renter-Occupied

21.8%77

Total Units

1,208

Homeownership

78.2%

Vacancy Rate

70.8%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.9%8

$50K–$100K

1.8%5

$100K–$150K

4.3%12

$150K–$200K

13%36

$200K–$300K

19.6%54

$300K–$500K

38.8%107

$500K–$1M

8.7%24

$1M+

10.9%30

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2%24

2010–2019

18.6%225

2000–2009

17.9%216

1990–1999

7.3%88

1980–1989

6.5%78

1970–1979

14.9%180

1960–1969

28.4%343

1950–1959

4.4%53

1939 or earlier

0.1%1

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.5%330

Bottled/LP Gas

5.1%18

Utility Gas

0.6%2

Solar

0.6%2

Wood

0.3%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$100,446

Mean Household Incomei

$118,223

Per Capita Incomei

$61,762

Poverty Ratei

7.2%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

356

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

5.1%18

$10K–$15K

2.5%9

$15K–$20K

0.6%2

$20K–$25K

0.6%2

$30K–$35K

1.7%6

$35K–$40K

1.4%5

$40K–$45K

0.6%2

$45K–$50K

1.7%6

$50K–$60K

7.4%26

$60K–$75K

9.6%34

$75K–$100K

18.1%64

$100K–$125K

16.1%57

$125K–$150K

10.2%36

$150K–$200K

13.3%47

$200K+

11%39

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 Vouchers2 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

253.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

Mexico

Canada

United Kingdom

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

335

Avg. Commutei

23.2 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

72(11.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

85.4%Insured

14.6%Uninsured