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.

Lucas, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

593

Median Agei

36.3

Race & Ethnicityi

White

83.6%496

Black

8.9%53

Other

4.2%25

Asian

1.7%10

Two or More

1%6

Hispanic/Latino

0.5%3

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

3.8%15

High School Diploma

42.3%166

Some College (<1 yr)

13.5%53

Some College (1+ yr)

15.8%62

Associate's Degree

8.2%32

Bachelor's Degree

6.1%24

Master's Degree

3.3%13

Professional Degree

0.5%2

HS or Higher

93.6%

BA or Higher

9.9%

Graduate+

3.8%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$142,300

Median Renti

$780

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

61.3%136

Renter-Occupied

38.7%86

Total Units

254

Homeownership

61.3%

Vacancy Rate

12.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

4.4%6

$50K–$100K

23.5%32

$100K–$150K

25%34

$150K–$200K

33.1%45

$200K–$300K

14%19

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

Year Built

2010–2019

2%5

2000–2009

1.2%3

1990–1999

3.1%8

1980–1989

1.6%4

1970–1979

16.9%43

1960–1969

19.3%49

1950–1959

9.8%25

1940–1949

2%5

1939 or earlier

44.1%112

Heating Fuel

Utility Gas

74.8%166

Electricity

16.2%36

Wood

7.2%16

Bottled/LP Gas

0.9%2

No Fuel

0.9%2

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,333

Mean Household Incomei

$65,219

Per Capita Incomei

$26,220

Poverty Ratei

10.1%

Unemploymenti

5.6%

Labor Forcei

321

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.8%4

$10K–$15K

0.9%2

$15K–$20K

0.9%2

$25K–$30K

5%11

$30K–$35K

9%20

$35K–$40K

0.9%2

$40K–$45K

15.3%34

$45K–$50K

0.9%2

$50K–$60K

18.9%42

$60K–$75K

14.9%33

$75K–$100K

14.9%33

$100K–$125K

11.7%26

$125K–$150K

1.8%4

$150K–$200K

3.2%7

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

299

Avg. Commutei

24.6 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

303

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

19(4.1% of civilian adults)