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.

Sweeny, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,591

Median Agei

32.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.1%2,518

Hispanic/Latino

19.1%685

Black

7%251

Two or More

3.6%129

Asian

0.2%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.7%63

High School Diploma

39.8%929

Some College (<1 yr)

7.5%176

Some College (1+ yr)

19.6%458

Associate's Degree

3.7%86

Bachelor's Degree

16.9%395

Master's Degree

5.7%134

Professional Degree

0.9%20

HS or Higher

96.7%

BA or Higher

23.5%

Graduate+

6.6%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$199,100

Median Renti

$1,203

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

73.9%1,053

Renter-Occupied

26.1%371

Total Units

1,624

Homeownership

73.9%

Vacancy Rate

12.3%

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

109

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2010–2019

8.7%141

2000–2009

3.1%51

1990–1999

4.3%70

1980–1989

7.5%122

1970–1979

31.2%507

1960–1969

19.3%314

1950–1959

15%244

1940–1949

2%32

1939 or earlier

8.8%143

Heating Fuel

Electricity

54.8%781

Utility Gas

43.9%625

No Fuel

1.3%18

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$73,457

Mean Household Incomei

$115,070

Per Capita Incomei

$45,366

Poverty Ratei

3.2%

Unemploymenti

2.3%

Labor Forcei

1,644

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

Avg. Tenant Renti

$448/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

50 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes88% occupied$448/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $73,457/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $22K/yr

80%

Very low income$22K–$37K/yr

Low income$37K–$59K/yr

13%

Who Receives This Housing

80% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

80% of subsidized households are minority

12% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

7% 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

461.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

India

Workforce

Total Employed

1,592

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

226(8.4% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.9%Insured

8.1%Uninsured