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.

Gatesville, TX Population, Income & Demographics 2026

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Demographics — 2024 ACS 5-Year Estimatesi

Census

Populationi

16,228

Median Agei

39.4

Race & Ethnicityi

White

49.9%8,093

Hispanic/Latino

26.4%4,281

Black

15.6%2,535

Two or More

6%980

Asian

1.3%209

American Indian/Alaska Native

0.6%91

Other

0.2%31

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%8

Educational Attainment (Age 25+)i

GED/Alternative

18.4%2,548

High School Diploma

18.6%2,565

Some College (<1 yr)

11.5%1,589

Some College (1+ yr)

19.5%2,689

Associate's Degree

5.8%804

Bachelor's Degree

4.9%682

Master's Degree

2.5%344

Professional Degree

0.3%46

Doctorate

0.9%121

HS or Higher

82.4%

BA or Higher

8.6%

Graduate+

3.7%

Housingi

Median Home Valuei

$207,300

Median Renti

$1,007

Tenure

Owner-Occupied

63.9%1,969

Renter-Occupied

36.1%1,113

Total Units

3,288

Homeownership

63.9%

Vacancy Rate

6.3%

Rent Distribution

Under $500

$500–$750

192

$750–$1,000

252

$1,000–$1,250

223

$1,250–$1,500

198

$1,500–$2,000

$2,000+

Year Built

2020 or later

3.2%106

2010–2019

11.3%373

2000–2009

12.1%398

1990–1999

7%229

1980–1989

14.7%484

1970–1979

12.7%416

1960–1969

18.8%619

1950–1959

9.9%324

1940–1949

4.8%158

1939 or earlier

5.5%181

Heating Fuel

Electricity

53.1%1,638

Utility Gas

43.6%1,344

No Fuel

1.4%44

Wood

1.3%39

Bottled/LP Gas

0.6%17

Economyi

Median Household Incomei

$57,217

Mean Household Incomei

$73,367

Per Capita Incomei

$17,236

Poverty Ratei

3.9%

Unemploymenti

4.3%

Labor Forcei

3,205

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

110

Residentsi

123

Avg. Tenant Renti

$366/mo

Avg. Waitlisti

8 months

Programs in this community

Public Housing83 homes94% occupied$350/mo rent

Government-owned housing managed by local housing authorities

Housing Choice Vouchers27 homes62% occupied$414/mo rent

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

Household Incomei

Based on area median of $57,217/yr

Extremely low incomeUnder $17K/yr

64.3%

Very low income$17K–$29K/yr

25.9%

Low income$29K–$46K/yr

Moderate / aboveOver $46K/yr

3.8%

Who Receives This Housing

75.1% of subsidized households are headed by a single mother

19.9% of subsidized households are minority

61.9% of subsidized households include someone with a disability

63.7% 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

1,0086.2%

By Region

Top Countries

Mexico

444

Philippines

India

Guatemala

Germany

Korea

Canada

Workforce

Total Employed

2,929

Occupations

Industries

Social Characteristicsi

Veteransi

965(6.6% of civilian adults)

Health Insurancei

89.4%Insured

10.6%Uninsured