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.

Luling, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

5,531

Median Agei

48.7

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

58.5%3,233

White

28.9%1,598

Black

10.8%600

Two or More

1.4%79

Asian

0.2%12

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0.2%9

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

7.1%296

High School Diploma

32.6%1,365

Some College (<1 yr)

5.5%228

Some College (1+ yr)

13.5%563

Associate's Degree

4.9%203

Bachelor's Degree

7.8%327

Master's Degree

3.4%144

Professional Degree

0.6%24

HS or Higher

75.3%

BA or Higher

11.8%

Graduate+

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$210,300

Median Renti

$1,021

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.6%1,602

Renter-Occupied

36.4%917

Total Units

2,671

Homeownership

63.6%

Vacancy Rate

5.7%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

264

$750–$1,000

101

$1,000–$1,250

282

$1,250–$1,500

164

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

2.3%61

2010–2019

8.7%232

2000–2009

4.7%126

1990–1999

7.3%194

1980–1989

6.5%173

1970–1979

21.3%570

1960–1969

18.8%503

1950–1959

12.4%331

1940–1949

5.2%139

1939 or earlier

12.8%342

Heating Fuel

Electricity

74.6%1,880

Utility Gas

24.1%606

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%22

No Fuel

0.4%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$54,818

Mean Household Incomei

$66,383

Per Capita Incomei

$30,441

Poverty Ratei

9.7%

Unemploymenti

2.7%

Labor Forcei

2,785

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

169

Residentsi

337

Avg. Tenant Renti

$387/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

14 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing128 homes99% occupied$378/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers1 homes

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

Project Based Section 840 homes90% occupied$416/mo rent

Privately owned apartments with rent subsidies tied to the building

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $54,818/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $16K/yr

86%

Very low income$16K–$27K/yr

11%

Low income$27K–$44K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

77.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

66% of subsidized households are minority

17.4% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

38.2% 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

67112.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

531

Canada

India

Workforce

Total Employed

2,709

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

369(7.9% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81.8%Insured

18.2%Uninsured