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.

Eagle Lake, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

3,893

Median Agei

30.7

Race & Ethnicityi

White

49.5%1,928

Hispanic/Latino

32%1,245

Black

14.7%573

Two or More

3.1%121

Asian

0.4%15

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.3%11

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

6%144

High School Diploma

25.2%608

Some College (<1 yr)

8.3%201

Some College (1+ yr)

22.4%542

Associate's Degree

9.6%231

Bachelor's Degree

13%314

Master's Degree

4.3%104

Professional Degree

1.2%29

HS or Higher

90%

BA or Higher

18.5%

Graduate+

5.5%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$256,300

Median Renti

$1,688

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

75.9%931

Renter-Occupied

24.1%295

Total Units

1,435

Homeownership

75.9%

Vacancy Rate

14.6%

Home Values

Under $50K

5.3%49

$50K–$100K

3.2%30

$100K–$150K

5.2%48

$150K–$200K

14.9%139

$200K–$300K

32.3%301

$300K–$500K

30.1%280

$500K–$1M

6.4%60

$1M+

2.6%24

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,250–$1,500

103

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

100

Year Built

2020 or later

3.3%47

2010–2019

15.5%222

2000–2009

14%201

1990–1999

15.5%222

1980–1989

12.5%179

1970–1979

20.4%293

1960–1969

2.3%33

1950–1959

14.1%203

1940–1949

1.8%26

1939 or earlier

0.6%9

Heating Fuel

Electricity

94%1,153

No Fuel

2.3%28

Bottled/LP Gas

2%25

Utility Gas

1.6%20

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$70,523

Mean Household Incomei

$105,637

Per Capita Incomei

$33,998

Poverty Ratei

9.5%

Unemploymenti

8.8%

Labor Forcei

1,828

Household Income Distribution

Under $10K

1.7%21

$10K–$15K

1.6%20

$15K–$20K

4.4%54

$20K–$25K

1.5%19

$25K–$30K

3.8%47

$30K–$35K

4.1%50

$35K–$40K

2.4%29

$40K–$45K

2.3%28

$45K–$50K

2.4%29

$50K–$60K

12%147

$60K–$75K

20%245

$75K–$100K

13.7%168

$100K–$125K

10.6%130

$125K–$150K

6.2%76

$150K–$200K

4.5%55

$200K+

8.8%108

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

$836/mo

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers14 homes78% occupied$836/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $70,523/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $21K/yr

50%

Very low income$21K–$35K/yr

25%

Low income$35K–$56K/yr

17%

Moderate / aboveOver $56K/yr

Who Receives This Housing

100% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

83% of subsidized households are minority

13% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

17% 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

3599.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

Canada

Philippines

Commute & Transportationi

Workersi

1,658

Avg. Commutei

31.4 min

How People Get to Work

Travel Time to Work

Workforce

Total Employed

1,667

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Marital Status (15+)i

Veteransi

109(4.2% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.5%Insured

10.5%Uninsured