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.

Muenster, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

1,329

Median Agei

Race & Ethnicityi

White

88.7%1,179

Hispanic/Latino

7.2%96

Two or More

4%53

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.1%1

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

2.1%19

High School Diploma

27.2%242

Some College (<1 yr)

9.1%81

Some College (1+ yr)

19%169

Associate's Degree

4.4%39

Bachelor's Degree

20.5%183

Master's Degree

9.3%83

Professional Degree

0.3%3

Doctorate

1.7%15

HS or Higher

93.6%

BA or Higher

31.9%

Graduate+

11.3%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$270,700

Median Renti

$1,424

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

72.6%389

Renter-Occupied

27.4%147

Total Units

600

Homeownership

72.6%

Vacancy Rate

10.7%

Rent Distribution

$750–$1,000

$1,000–$1,250

$1,250–$1,500

$1,500–$2,000

Year Built

2020 or later

0.8%5

2010–2019

6%36

2000–2009

12%72

1990–1999

10.7%64

1980–1989

9.5%57

1970–1979

19.7%118

1960–1969

11.8%71

1950–1959

16%96

1940–1949

7.5%45

1939 or earlier

6%36

Heating Fuel

Electricity

50.4%270

Utility Gas

49.1%263

No Fuel

0.6%3

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$88,333

Mean Household Incomei

$117,739

Per Capita Incomei

$47,826

Poverty Ratei

10.2%

Unemploymenti

0.4%

Labor Forcei

807

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

Programs in this community

Housing Choice Vouchers6 homes

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

Ancestry & Heritage

Self-reported ancestry groups. Residents may report multiple ancestries, so totals may exceed 100%.

Foreign-Born Populationi

Foreign-Borni

292.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Guatemala

Workforce

Total Employed

804

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

47(4.5% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89%Insured

11%Uninsured