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.

Blanket, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

434

Median Agei

43.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86.2%374

Hispanic/Latino

11.5%50

Two or More

1.8%8

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.5%2

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

9.8%28

High School Diploma

19.2%55

Some College (<1 yr)

21.7%62

Some College (1+ yr)

10.1%29

Associate's Degree

12.6%36

Bachelor's Degree

4.5%13

Master's Degree

1.7%5

HS or Higher

79.7%

BA or Higher

6.3%

Graduate+

1.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$76,800

Median Renti

$1,287

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.6%99

Renter-Occupied

24.4%32

Total Units

175

Homeownership

75.6%

Vacancy Rate

25.1%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$1,250–$1,500

Year Built

2020 or later

2.9%5

2010–2019

1.7%3

2000–2009

2.9%5

1990–1999

2.3%4

1980–1989

11.4%20

1970–1979

20.6%36

1960–1969

8.6%15

1950–1959

5.7%10

1940–1949

9.7%17

1939 or earlier

34.3%60

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

50.4%66

Electricity

32.8%43

Bottled/LP Gas

14.5%19

Wood

1.5%2

Other

0.8%1

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$40,750

Mean Household Incomei

$59,569

Per Capita Incomei

$18,853

Poverty Ratei

35.7%

Unemploymenti

Labor Forcei

170

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

Project Based Section 81 homes

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

30.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Germany

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

170

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

36(11.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

75.8%Insured

24.2%Uninsured