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.

Cottonwood Shores, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,859

Median Agei

35.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

51.4%955

Hispanic/Latino

46.6%867

Two or More

1.7%31

Asian

0.3%6

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

11.2%141

High School Diploma

31.8%400

Some College (<1 yr)

5.7%72

Some College (1+ yr)

12.2%153

Associate's Degree

6.6%83

Bachelor's Degree

14.1%178

Master's Degree

2.6%33

Doctorate

0.2%3

HS or Higher

84.4%

BA or Higher

17%

Graduate+

2.9%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$264,100

Median Renti

$1,224

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

71.8%436

Renter-Occupied

28.2%171

Total Units

685

Homeownership

71.8%

Vacancy Rate

11.4%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

4.2%29

2010–2019

36.5%250

2000–2009

15%103

1990–1999

5.1%35

1980–1989

21.3%146

1970–1979

13%89

1960–1969

4.4%30

1950–1959

0.4%3

Heating Fuel

Electricity

87%528

Bottled/LP Gas

6.9%42

Utility Gas

5.1%31

Solar

0.5%3

No Fuel

0.5%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$63,365

Mean Household Incomei

$75,176

Per Capita Incomei

$25,825

Poverty Ratei

8.2%

Unemploymenti

1.9%

Labor Forcei

1,077

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 Vouchers1 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

48926.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

397

Germany

Workforce

Total Employed

1,056

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

139(9.7% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

68.6%Insured

31.4%Uninsured