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.

College Station, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

124,570

Median Agei

22.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

59.4%73,989

Hispanic/Latino

18.9%23,585

Asian

9.8%12,164

Black

8.1%10,104

Two or More

3.1%3,853

Other

0.5%643

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.1%156

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%76

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.4%1,291

High School Diploma

11.8%6,363

Some College (<1 yr)

5.3%2,847

Some College (1+ yr)

11.8%6,381

Associate's Degree

6.7%3,611

Bachelor's Degree

28.5%15,436

Master's Degree

16%8,673

Professional Degree

2.1%1,110

Doctorate

9.9%5,374

HS or Higher

94.4%

BA or Higher

56.5%

Graduate+

28%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$346,700

Median Renti

$1,194

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

35.4%16,368

Renter-Occupied

64.6%29,846

Total Units

51,494

Homeownership

35.4%

Vacancy Rate

10.3%

Home Values

Under $50K

2.4%396

$50K–$100K

0.5%82

$100K–$150K

1.9%310

$150K–$200K

2.8%455

$200K–$300K

28.4%4,643

$300K–$500K

48.3%7,904

$500K–$1M

14%2,292

$1M+

1.7%286

Rent Distribution

Under $500

630

$500–$750

1,788

$750–$1,000

6,849

$1,000–$1,250

7,039

$1,250–$1,500

3,588

$1,500–$2,000

5,665

$2,000+

3,877

Year Built

2020 or later

3.4%1,770

2010–2019

24.4%12,587

2000–2009

20.1%10,343

1990–1999

15.2%7,849

1980–1989

18.7%9,611

1970–1979

12.1%6,230

1960–1969

3.3%1,687

1950–1959

1.5%749

1940–1949

0.4%220

1939 or earlier

0.9%448

Heating Fuel

Electricity

64.6%29,857

Utility Gas

33.1%15,303

Bottled/LP Gas

1.4%664

No Fuel

0.5%249

Solar

0.1%45

Fuel Oil

0.1%35

Wood

0.1%33

Other

0.1%28

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$50,900

Mean Household Incomei

$83,786

Per Capita Incomei

$31,948

Poverty Ratei

25.7%

Unemploymenti

5.1%

Labor Forcei

64,607

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

12.8%5,916

$10K–$15K

5.6%2,580

$15K–$20K

3.7%1,714

$20K–$25K

4.8%2,203

$25K–$30K

5.4%2,497

$30K–$35K

4.4%2,011

$35K–$40K

5%2,288

$40K–$45K

3.7%1,690

$45K–$50K

4.1%1,897

$50K–$60K

5.6%2,596

$60K–$75K

6.5%3,007

$75K–$100K

10.8%5,005

$100K–$125K

6.9%3,192

$125K–$150K

5.6%2,572

$150K–$200K

6.1%2,842

$200K+

9.1%4,204

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

753

Residentsi

1,164

Avg. Tenant Renti

$357/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers504 homes83% occupied$382/mo rent

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

Project Based Section 8249 homes94% occupied$305/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $50,900/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $15K/yr

76.6%

Very low income$15K–$25K/yr

21.7%

Low income$25K–$41K/yr

1.7%

Who Receives This Housing

78.3% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

68.9% of subsidized households are minority

33.1% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

39.4% 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

16,00412.8%

By Region

Top Countries

India

2,363

China

1,939

Mexico

1,750

Guatemala

1,142

Korea

828

Germany

274

Canada

194

United Kingdom

181

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

59,991

Avg. Commutei

17.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

3,601(3.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

91.5%Insured

8.5%Uninsured