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.

Panhandle, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

2,505

Median Agei

48.2

Race & Ethnicityi

White

81.1%2,032

Hispanic/Latino

12.9%322

Other

1.5%38

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1.5%37

Black

1.1%28

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.8%21

Two or More

0.8%19

Asian

0.3%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

4.4%84

High School Diploma

25.7%495

Some College (<1 yr)

3.5%68

Some College (1+ yr)

22.1%426

Associate's Degree

6.2%119

Bachelor's Degree

17.8%344

Master's Degree

13.9%269

Professional Degree

0.6%12

Doctorate

0.7%13

HS or Higher

94.9%

BA or Higher

33.1%

Graduate+

15.2%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$161,000

Median Renti

$1,038

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

77.1%888

Renter-Occupied

22.9%264

Total Units

1,286

Homeownership

77.1%

Vacancy Rate

10.4%

Rent Distribution

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.9%12

2010–2019

1.8%23

2000–2009

3.9%50

1990–1999

11.4%147

1980–1989

3.9%50

1970–1979

14.4%185

1960–1969

10%128

1950–1959

18.4%237

1940–1949

6.1%78

1939 or earlier

29.2%376

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

73.5%847

Electricity

26.5%305

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$85,870

Mean Household Incomei

$96,835

Per Capita Incomei

$46,444

Poverty Ratei

5.7%

Unemploymenti

0.2%

Labor Forcei

1,467

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

963.8%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

India

Guatemala

Workforce

Total Employed

1,464

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

148(7.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

90.7%Insured

9.3%Uninsured