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.

Lavon, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

6,498

Median Agei

33.9

Race & Ethnicityi

White

54%3,506

Hispanic/Latino

20.7%1,345

Black

8.5%550

Asian

7.8%510

Two or More

6.5%421

American Indian/Alaska Native

1.5%100

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

1%66

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%157

High School Diploma

16.5%677

Some College (<1 yr)

7.1%291

Some College (1+ yr)

14.8%607

Associate's Degree

12.9%526

Bachelor's Degree

25.6%1,049

Master's Degree

15.1%618

Professional Degree

0.4%15

Doctorate

1.3%54

HS or Higher

97.6%

BA or Higher

42.4%

Graduate+

16.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$394,300

Median Renti

$2,203

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

90.2%1,873

Renter-Occupied

9.8%204

Total Units

2,144

Homeownership

90.2%

Vacancy Rate

3.1%

Rent Distribution

$1,000–$1,250

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

158

Year Built

2020 or later

26.4%565

2010–2019

18.9%406

2000–2009

46.6%999

1990–1999

4%85

1980–1989

3.1%67

1970–1979

1%22

Heating Fuel

Electricity

66.2%1,376

Utility Gas

30.1%626

Bottled/LP Gas

1.8%38

No Fuel

1.8%37

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$131,303

Mean Household Incomei

$160,529

Per Capita Incomei

$52,957

Poverty Ratei

1.6%

Unemploymenti

3.6%

Labor Forcei

3,734

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

214

Residentsi

878

Avg. Tenant Renti

$735/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

6 months

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers208 homes77% occupied$735/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $131,303/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $39K/yr

68%

Very low income$39K–$66K/yr

23%

Low income$66K–$105K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $105K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

97% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

96% of subsidized households are minority

11% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

3% 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

6109.4%

By Region

Top Countries

Philippines

113

Mexico

India

United Kingdom

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

3,600

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

394(8.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

96.6%Insured

3.4%Uninsured