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.

Robert Lee, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

946

Median Agei

45.5

Race & Ethnicityi

White

86%814

Hispanic/Latino

12.5%118

Black

1.5%14

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

8.9%64

High School Diploma

28.4%205

Some College (<1 yr)

2.8%20

Some College (1+ yr)

23.4%169

Associate's Degree

11.4%82

Bachelor's Degree

10.9%79

Professional Degree

0.7%5

HS or Higher

86.4%

BA or Higher

11.6%

Graduate+

0.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$65,000

Median Renti

$442

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

55.1%295

Renter-Occupied

44.9%240

Total Units

650

Homeownership

55.1%

Vacancy Rate

17.7%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

105

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

1.8%12

1990–1999

10.6%69

1980–1989

19.1%124

1970–1979

20.9%136

1960–1969

20.9%136

1950–1959

18.5%120

1940–1949

8.2%53

Heating Fuel

Electricity

54.4%291

Utility Gas

45.6%244

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$34,172

Mean Household Incomei

$48,984

Per Capita Incomei

$26,808

Poverty Ratei

26.1%

Unemploymenti

3.1%

Labor Forcei

386

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

$396/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

12 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing42 homes100% occupied$396/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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $34,172/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $10K/yr

50%

Very low income$10K–$17K/yr

36%

Low income$17K–$27K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $27K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

69% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

26% of subsidized households are minority

24% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

50% 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

242.5%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Workforce

Total Employed

374

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

49(6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

87.5%Insured

12.5%Uninsured