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.

Los Fresnos, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

8,291

Median Agei

27.6

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

88.4%7,327

White

10.8%896

Asian

0.7%61

Two or More

0.1%7

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.7%162

High School Diploma

19%842

Some College (<1 yr)

9.9%437

Some College (1+ yr)

6%264

Associate's Degree

11%486

Bachelor's Degree

17.6%777

Master's Degree

5.2%228

Professional Degree

0.7%29

Doctorate

0.6%26

HS or Higher

73.5%

BA or Higher

24%

Graduate+

6.4%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$152,200

Median Renti

$989

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

62%1,469

Renter-Occupied

38%900

Total Units

2,600

Homeownership

62%

Vacancy Rate

8.9%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.7%84

$50K–$100K

15.8%232

$100K–$150K

27.4%403

$150K–$200K

17%249

$200K–$300K

16.7%246

$300K–$500K

15.5%228

$500K–$1M

1.8%27

Rent Distribution

Under $500

193

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

233

$1,000–$1,250

198

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

109

Year Built

2020 or later

4.7%122

2010–2019

22.8%593

2000–2009

21.7%563

1990–1999

16.5%428

1980–1989

7.2%188

1970–1979

15.3%397

1960–1969

5.9%153

1950–1959

6%156

Heating Fuel

Electricity

92.4%2,190

Utility Gas

5.4%129

Bottled/LP Gas

1.6%39

No Fuel

0.5%11

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$61,938

Mean Household Incomei

$86,729

Per Capita Incomei

$24,856

Poverty Ratei

34.7%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

3,517

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

6.7%159

$10K–$15K

6.4%151

$15K–$20K

2.2%51

$20K–$25K

4.1%98

$25K–$30K

8.2%194

$30K–$35K

6.6%156

$35K–$40K

4.9%115

$40K–$45K

5.4%129

$45K–$50K

0.7%16

$50K–$60K

2.6%62

$60K–$75K

11.7%277

$75K–$100K

14.3%339

$100K–$125K

6.3%150

$125K–$150K

3.5%82

$150K–$200K

11.9%283

$200K+

4.5%107

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

192

Residentsi

574

Avg. Tenant Renti

$553/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

9 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing113 homes99% occupied$611/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers79 homes80% occupied$469/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $61,938/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $19K/yr

63.4%

Very low income$19K–$31K/yr

28.3%

Low income$31K–$50K/yr

5.9%

Moderate / aboveOver $50K/yr

2.4%

Who Receives This Housing

80.5% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

100% of subsidized households are minority

6.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

22.9% 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

1,83022.1%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

1,413

Philippines

Canada

Guatemala

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

3,375

Avg. Commutei

22.5 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

186(3.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

75.5%Insured

24.5%Uninsured