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.

Palm Valley, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,155

Median Agei

39.5

Race & Ethnicityi

Hispanic/Latino

52.3%1,128

White

34.2%736

Asian

7.5%161

Black

3.1%66

Two or More

3%64

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%65

High School Diploma

12.7%188

Some College (<1 yr)

2.4%36

Some College (1+ yr)

17.9%265

Associate's Degree

10.8%161

Bachelor's Degree

24.6%365

Master's Degree

11.2%166

Professional Degree

4.9%72

Doctorate

1.3%19

HS or Higher

90.1%

BA or Higher

41.9%

Graduate+

17.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$275,000

Median Renti

$1,340

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

80.5%629

Renter-Occupied

19.5%152

Total Units

851

Homeownership

80.5%

Vacancy Rate

8.2%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2010–2019

1.2%10

2000–2009

2.5%21

1990–1999

7.1%60

1980–1989

37.4%318

1970–1979

45.2%385

1960–1969

2.5%21

1950–1959

4.2%36

Heating Fuel

Electricity

93.6%731

Utility Gas

5.4%42

Bottled/LP Gas

1%8

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$99,438

Mean Household Incomei

$139,246

Per Capita Incomei

$52,509

Poverty Ratei

2.6%

Unemploymenti

4.2%

Labor Forcei

1,065

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

25311.7%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

India

Philippines

Canada

United Kingdom

Workforce

Total Employed

1,020

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

228(14.3% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

81%Insured

19%Uninsured