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.

Granite Shoals, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,328

Median Agei

41.9

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

49.7%2,650

White

46.9%2,499

Black

1.8%95

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%41

Two or More

0.5%29

Asian

0.3%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.5%125

High School Diploma

21.9%783

Some College (<1 yr)

7.4%266

Some College (1+ yr)

18%644

Associate's Degree

8.8%315

Bachelor's Degree

13.5%484

Master's Degree

6.3%224

Professional Degree

0.9%31

Doctorate

0.1%4

HS or Higher

80.4%

BA or Higher

20.8%

Graduate+

7.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$259,800

Median Renti

$1,319

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

78.7%1,560

Renter-Occupied

21.3%421

Total Units

2,568

Homeownership

78.7%

Vacancy Rate

22.9%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

113

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

2.4%62

2010–2019

10.6%272

2000–2009

20.1%516

1990–1999

13.4%345

1980–1989

18.3%469

1970–1979

22.1%567

1960–1969

11.5%296

1950–1959

1.6%41

Heating Fuel

Electricity

91.3%1,808

Bottled/LP Gas

5.1%102

Utility Gas

3.2%63

Solar

0.4%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$78,042

Mean Household Incomei

$105,282

Per Capita Incomei

$39,711

Poverty Ratei

2.3%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

2,760

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

89716.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

770

Guatemala

Philippines

Workforce

Total Employed

2,642

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

324(8.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

70.6%Insured

29.4%Uninsured