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.

Avinger, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

351

Median Agei

54.1

Race & Ethnicityi

White

70.4%247

Black

17.1%60

Hispanic/Latino

7.1%25

Two or More

5.4%19

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

17%47

High School Diploma

35.5%98

Some College (<1 yr)

3.6%10

Some College (1+ yr)

10.5%29

Associate's Degree

5.8%16

Bachelor's Degree

9.4%26

Master's Degree

2.5%7

HS or Higher

84.4%

BA or Higher

12%

Graduate+

2.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$77,900

Median Renti

$875

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

79.4%127

Renter-Occupied

20.6%33

Total Units

187

Homeownership

79.4%

Vacancy Rate

14.4%

Home Values

Under $50K

40.9%52

$50K–$100K

16.5%21

$100K–$150K

5.5%7

$150K–$200K

18.1%23

$200K–$300K

15.7%20

$300K–$500K

3.1%4

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

3.7%7

2000–2009

26.2%49

1990–1999

7.5%14

1980–1989

16%30

1970–1979

5.9%11

1960–1969

5.3%10

1950–1959

9.6%18

1940–1949

7%13

1939 or earlier

18.7%35

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50.6%81

Utility Gas

48.1%77

Bottled/LP Gas

1.2%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$37,500

Mean Household Incomei

$54,034

Per Capita Incomei

$23,817

Poverty Ratei

27.9%

Unemploymenti

1.8%

Labor Forcei

112

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

3.1%5

$10K–$15K

21.9%35

$15K–$20K

6.9%11

$20K–$25K

5.6%9

$25K–$30K

1.2%2

$30K–$35K

10%16

$35K–$40K

5.6%9

$40K–$45K

8.8%14

$45K–$50K

3.1%5

$50K–$60K

7.5%12

$60K–$75K

5.6%9

$75K–$100K

12.5%20

$150K–$200K

1.9%3

$200K+

6.2%10

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

Residentsi

Avg. Tenant Renti

$297/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

11 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing31 homes97% occupied$297/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $37,500/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $11K/yr

77%

Very low income$11K–$19K/yr

20%

Moderate / aboveOver $30K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

90% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

57% of subsidized households are minority

30% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

33% 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

82.3%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Germany

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

110

Avg. Commutei

47.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

24(7.8% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.2%Insured

12.8%Uninsured